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Crisis Services

  • If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, 988 is available 24/7 to provide free and confidential care. Just call, text or chat 988.

  • Please call 911 if you need immediate help in a mental health crisis.

  • Talk openly about mental health.

    • Talking openly about mental health has the power to help others. Social media can be a great space for positivity.

  • Be conscious of language.

    • Remind people that words matter. Instead of saying “he is schizophrenic,” say “he has a mental illness” or “he has schizophrenia.” Using these terms emphasizes that the person “has” a problem rather than “is” the problem. 

    • Always default to the individual's preference.

  • Encourage equality between mental health and physical health.

    • If we can get others to understand that mental illness is a disease, they may think twice before making comments.

  • Show compassion for those with mental health challenges.

    • Be a role model by showing compassion to others.

  •  Choose empowerment over shame.

    • Own your life and your story. Do not let others dictate how you view or feel about yourself.

  • Be honest about treatment.

    • Normalize mental health treatment, just like other health care treatment.

  • Don’t hold on to self-stigma.

    • You can make a difference by simply knowing that mental illness is not anyone’s fault.

  • Educate yourself and others.

    • Fear of mental illness is often rooted in a lack of education and understanding.

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