MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH - May 2020

Mental Health Awareness Month 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and thank goodness for that!  Our mental health is
being challenged in a huge way with the COVID-19 pandemic, on top of all of the regular stressors
and issues that we deal with on a daily basis.  

Whether we have diagnosed mental illness or not, it is critical for us all to manage and support our
mental health.  It matters so much!  We must continue to talk about mental health, share our stories,
raise awareness, educate others, get help ourselves and give help when we can. 

Let's start the conversation and work to end the stigma around mental illness so we can be there
for each other in ways that are real and meaningful.

If you are struggling please reach out for support. 

Here are some resources to help:

The Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7 crisis counseling, via text.  Just text SHARE to 741741 to reach them.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline gives 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, call 1-800-273-8255.

Depression & Crisis Hotline, call 1-800-784-2433.

Veterans Crisis Line, call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text 838255.

Emotional Health Relief Hotline, caregivers available 10am-10pm MST, 1-833-442-2211.

Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline,  24/7, call 208-398-HELP (4357).

The Crisis Hotline, Serving Southern and Southeastern Idaho, 24/7, call 208-788-3596.

Idaho COVID-19 Hotline, call 1-888-330-3010, Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm.

Ambitions of Idaho 24 Hour Crisis Intervention Line, call 208-794-2379.

For more mental health & crisis help resources visit:  https://www.mygriefconnection.org/crisishelp.html