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☎️In Illinois, help is only 3 numbers away. 🤝211 maintains a comprehensive database of community resources and provides information and referrals for essential needs like: Food Housing and Shelter Utility Assistance Healthcare Services Government Services Food Housing and Shelter Utility Assistance Healthcare Services Government Service 🧠988 provides crisis support for: Thoughts of suicide Mental Health Crisis Substance Use Crisis Emotional Distress 🚑️911 provides first responder dispatch for: Fire Reporting a Crime Disaster Response Life Threatening Situation #211 #IgniteTheFuture

💙 You're Not Alone This Holiday Season 💙 The holiday season can be tough for many, and it's okay not to be okay. If you're finding this time of year challenging, know that you're not alone. 🌟 Don't hesitate to reach out for support. Your feelings are valid, and help is available. 🤝 National Helpline (SAMHSA): If you need someone to talk to or seek guidance, SAMHSA's National Helpline is here for you. Call 1-800-487-4889 or Visit https://lnkd.in/dU-gc6ix for more information. ☎️ National Suicide Hotline - Call 988: In moments of crisis, talking to someone can make a significant difference. The National Suicide Hotline is available 24/7. Dial 988 for immediate assistance. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and there are people ready to support you. Reach out, connect, and take care of yourself. 💙 #YouAreNotAlone #HolidaySupport #MentalHealthMatters

A recent survey has shown that only 13% of Americans know of both 988’s existence and the reasons why someone might contact 988. Understandably, this has led a majority of people to call 911 when they or a loved one is experiencing a #MentalHealth crisis. It's incredibly important for those struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicidal ideation to get the kind of support they need when they need it. 911 is a great resource for many emergencies, but #BehavioralHealth challenges require a specific kind of care. Moving forward, let's ensure that our communities are aware of 988's existence and role in helping everyone remain healthy and happy. #988Lifeline #CommunityHealth

Dialing 211, 911, and 988 all serve different purposes. 211: Non-emergency community services helpline. 911: Emergency assistance for police, fire, or medical needs. 988: Suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline Each number you dial serves a distinct purpose in providing help and support if ever needed.

When the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitioned from a traditional 10-digit phone number to #988, it received 2 million more calls, texts, and chats than the previous year. While it's amazing that this resource has become more accessible than ever before, it's vital that it is fully prepared to handle this influx in contacts. Through federal, state, and local support, 988 can continue to serve communities to the best of its ability. Moving forward, I believe that this crisis hotline will define the future of #BehavioralHealthcare. #MentalHealth #988Lifeline #SuicidePrevention

With the cost-of-living crisis leaving many of us struggling to pay our usual bills and feeling stressed, we’re delighted to be working with Bournemouth Water and South West Water, offering our Mental Health Floating Support service to any of their local customers struggling with their water bills and mental health. 🫶This new support provision will also provide vital financial solutions and payment plans to any of our customers having difficulty with utility debts, which will make a huge difference to their recovery journey. 📣Robert McLaughlin, Mental Health Floating Support Worker said: “We decided it would be best to help each other achieve a support network for customers which works both ways. They can refer customers to us for mental health support and we can contact them to help resolve the arrears of our customers, creating an efficient process that alleviates their stress and helps our customers rebuild their lives.” 💛Thank you to all involved in setting up this collaborative approach to helping our community cope through the cost-of-living crisis and beyond. #CostofLivingCrisis #CostofLiving #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

The recent Social Care 360 briefing from The King's Fund, highlights a social care system that is under intense pressure which is why, as the representative body for voluntary and community sector mental health service providers, the Association continues to call for increased funding for the sector and reforms to make the system fairer. Read our full response here: https://lnkd.in/eGDBjAkd #MentalHealth #SocialCare #OurResponse

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched last year and has fielded millions of interactions since. But in a survey, it was found that most people who have called it wouldn't call it again. Are suicide hotlines really successful? (Thanks to SJ for sharing the initial survey.) #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalillness #988lifeline #suicideprevention #suicidepreventionawareness

Every year 703 000 people take their own life and many more people attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities, and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. Stigma, particularly surrounding mental disorders and suicide, means many people thinking of taking their own life or who have attempted suicide are not seeking help and are not getting the help they need. The prevention of suicide has not been adequately addressed due to a lack of awareness of suicide as a major public health problem and the taboo in many societies to discuss it openly. Raising community awareness and breaking down the taboo is important for countries to make progress in preventing suicide. For this reason, we are proud to participate in the Darkness into Light event again this year. As the official walk organizer for Gibraltar and the surrounding area, We invite you to join us. We will be starting and finishing in Casemates (4.30 am start), walking up and around the rock, including the famous Mediterranean steps, which will offer some amazing views of the straits at sunrise. https://lnkd.in/dJfqEHeF #raisingawareness #suicideprevention #darknessintolight

Every year 703 000 people take their own life and many more people attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities, and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. Stigma, particularly surrounding mental disorders and suicide, means many people thinking of taking their own life or who have attempted suicide are not seeking help and are not getting the help they need. The prevention of suicide has not been adequately addressed due to a lack of awareness of suicide as a major public health problem and the taboo in many societies to discuss it openly. Raising community awareness and breaking down the taboo is important for countries to make progress in preventing suicide. For this reason, we are proud to participate in the Darkness into Light event again this year. As the official walk organizer for Gibraltar and the surrounding area, We invite you to join us. We will be starting and finishing in Casemates (4.30 am start), walking up and around the rock, including the famous Mediterranean steps, which will offer some amazing views of the straits at sunrise. https://lnkd.in/dJfqEHeF #raisingawareness #suicideprevention #darknessintolight