Aurora Behavioral Health System

Join Us for a Continuing Education Course on Equine Therapy!   Aurora Behavioral Health is excited to invite you to a special Continuing Education course on the therapeutic benefits of equine therapy.   Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM Location: Aurora Glendale- 6015 W. Peoria Avenue RSVP: debi.elder@aurorabehavioral.com   Spaces are limited, so RSVP today.   We look forward to sharing insights on how equine therapy can complement traditional mental health treatments. Hope to see you there!

Join our team and walk with us. All are welcome!

🛡️ Protect Your Teens: Safeguarding Against Online Threats 🛡️ As technology becomes more embedded in our lives, teens are increasingly vulnerable to online dangers like sextortion and human trafficking. Predators often disguise themselves as friends or peers, building trust to exploit young people emotionally and financially. It’s crucial to be aware and take action to protect your kids. 🔑 What is Sextortion? Sextortion occurs when an individual is blackmailed into sharing explicit images or videos under the threat of exposure. 🚨 Human Trafficking & Online Grooming Traffickers often use social media platforms to lure and groom unsuspecting teens, leading to devastating consequences. Tips for Parents: 1. Open Conversations: Encourage open dialogue about online interactions and remind your teens that they can always come to you without judgment. 2. Monitor Social Media & Apps: Regularly check privacy settings, apps, and friends lists. 3. Teach Online Boundaries: Remind teens never to share personal information or photos with people they don’t know. 4. Recognize Red Flags: If someone pressures your teen for personal content or asks them to keep secrets, that’s a warning sign. 5. Report Suspicious Behavior: If you suspect your child is being targeted, report it immediately to authorities or the platform. At Aurora Behavioral Health, we believe in promoting mental and emotional well-being while educating families about these important safety measures. Together, we can help keep our children safe online. #HopeAtAurora #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaSafety

🌍 World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Mental Well-being 🌿 Today, on World Mental Health Day, we want to remind everyone that mental health matters—to each of us, every day. It's okay to ask for help, and it's okay to take the time you need to care for your mind and emotions. At Aurora Behavioral Health, we are committed to providing compassionate care through our inpatient and outpatient services. We are here to support you on your mental health journey. Let’s work together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and ensure that everyone has access to the care they deserve. If you or a loved one are in need of support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Help is here when you need it. 📞 1-877-870-7012 24/7 Free and Confidential Assessments 🌐 https://ow.ly/XFkv50TG4Ah #HopeAtAurora #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #AuroraBehavioralHealth #EndTheStigma #MentalWellness

🌟 A Huge Thank You to All Who Attended Our Outpatient Open House! 🌟 We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Aurora Behavioral Health Outpatient Open House. Your presence and engagement made this event a great success! Whether you are a community partner, provider, or mental health advocate, your support means the world to us as we continue to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to those who need it most. We hope the event gave you valuable insights into our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and how we can collaborate to make a meaningful impact in mental health care. We look forward to continuing to work together to support our community and enhance the continuum of care for mental health patients. Thank you again for your participation and dedication to making a difference! #MentalHealthMatters #BehavioralHealthCare #IOP #PHP #OutpatientCare #CommunitySupport #ContinuumOfCare #AuroraBehavioralHealth

Come join us for our Outpatient Open House. It's a great opportunity to meet our outpatient team and collaborate on meeting the needs of the community we serve. Please RSVP.

Please join us for our Outpatient Open House! Wednesday, October 9th 3-6 PM Glendale Campus

Stigma around mental illness can prevent people from seeking the help they need. Here are 10 ways you can make a difference and help end the stigma: 1. Educate Yourself: Understand mental health conditions and the realities people face to dispel myths and misconceptions. 2. Use Supportive Language: Words matter. Avoid harmful labels like “crazy” or “psycho,” and use person-first language such as "a person with depression." 3. Listen Without Judgment: When someone shares their struggles, listen with empathy and without judgment. 4. Encourage Open Conversations: Make it normal to talk about mental health, just like physical health, and encourage others to do the same. 5. Share Your Story: If you're comfortable, share your own experiences with mental health. Personal stories can reduce shame and show that no one is alone. 6. Challenge Stigmatizing Behavior: Speak up when you hear someone making an insensitive or stigmatizing comment about mental illness. 7. Support Mental Health Initiatives: Get involved in community events, awareness campaigns, and organizations that focus on mental health. 8. Be a Compassionate Friend: Offer support and understanding to those who are struggling, and remind them that seeking help is a sign of strength. 9. Respect People’s Experiences: Every mental health journey is different. Be respectful and nonjudgmental about how others cope and seek help. 10. Normalize Seeking Help: Remind those around you that it's okay to seek professional help, and that mental health care is just as important as physical care. Together, we can create a world where mental health is treated with the compassion and care it deserves. 💙 #HopeAtAurora #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #SuicidePreventionMonth #SpeakUpForMentalHealth

Saving teen lives with a connection to hope- Teen Lifeline As Arizona’s only teen-to-teen crisis hotline, Teen Lifeline has been a crucial connection to hope for struggling teens for over 37 years. Paired with youth development, suicide prevention education, Caring Contacts, and School ID Initiative programs, they're making a world where all youth possess a sense of connectedness and hope for their future. Every year, more and more teens reach out for help when they’re in crisis. In 2023 alone, they answered nearly 48,000 calls/texts on the hotline! Teen Lifeline: Provides a peer-to-peer crisis hotline for teens in Arizona, offering support and resources for suicide prevention. - Hotline: 602-248-TEEN (8336) - Website: [Teen Lifeline](https://ow.ly/CBVU50TnLFY)

There are several resources for suicide prevention in Arizona, including hotlines, counseling services, and community programs. Here are some key resources: Suicide Prevention and Crisis Line: 988/ Solari The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. A trained crisis worker at your local center will answer the phone. This is based off your area code not your location. Arizona Statewide Hotline:1-1-844-534-HOPE or Text HOPE to 4HOPE Crisis Response Network: Offers 24/7 crisis intervention services, including a suicide prevention hotline. - Website: [Crisis Response Network] (https://ow.ly/nSrQ50TnLCP)