Mental Health Awareness
800-273-TALK (8255). The link will take you to the direct page to be able to talk to someone. You're health and safety are a top priority and this is a resource to use. This comes directly from the site "If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States."
Text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes. This is also a direct link to the page of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services in Ohio for families, adults and children. Their mission statement is as follows "The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans."
People like you on the front lines provide essential services for everyone, and we need you to be well, both physically and mentally. Talking with a trained counselor can help manage your stress.
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, please call the Tri-County Crisis Hotline.
The Crisis Hotline is open 24 hours a day.
In the event of a MEDICAL EMERGENCY, please call 9-1-1
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
*If you are thinking about suicide or are feeling alone and need someone to talk to, please call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 for immediate help. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7. (texting and chat available through site)
An app for download on Apple and Android devices used by both counselors for improving mental health. Their are free meditations available to find out if it's for you which utilize breathing, silence and discovering inner peace. The link will take you to the main site where you can get information and resources on the benefits of taking some daily time to "Breethe."
A resource for parents. New things and situations are anxiety producing, and Covid-19 is no exception. So much is unknown about the disease, and things seem to be changing quickly.
This can be worrisome for both adults and kids. Parents may be wondering how they can talk about it with their children to help ease their fears and anxieties.