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You Can Help the Resource Center Save Lives During These Stressful Times

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“It’s such a relief to know that I’m not the only one feeling this way and that you’ve seen this before,” wrote Sam in his letter to the Resource Center. “I was afraid that it was all in my head. I’ll look at the resources you’ve given me.  I feel like I can start the road to recovery. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to help someone you've never met.”    
                                           -Sam

Put yourself in Sam’s* place for a minute.

Sam, a member of the National Guard, was in New Orleans to help the victims affected by Hurricane Katrina. Upon his return home Sam experienced depression and anxiety. The lasting images of seeing people’s homes, families, and heritage destroyed by Katrina contributed to Sam’s inability to sleep and cope with all that he’d witnessed. Sam needed reassurance that he was not alone feeling the way he did, and that his reactions were normal.

What would you do?  Who would you turn to?

Mental Health America’s Resource Center is always there lending an ear and offering a helping hand in times of crisis. In Sam’s situation, the Resource Center helped him to make sense of his feelings.

Right now, we need your help.

Last year, we personally responded to nearly 10,000 requests for help and fielded almost 2 million requests from individuals using our web-based resources. In these stressful economic times, our number of calls for help is increasing rapidly. You can act now to keep this vital service running for an individual who needs us. 

Act

Mental Health America’s trained, experienced staff makes a real difference in the lives of people like Sam who desperately need help. Our prompt, personalized services put callers in touch with the right community resources every time. We help them find:

  • Affordable treatment
  • Crisis services
  • Support groups
  • Housing, financial and legal help
  • Employment and education assistance

It costs $1,225 to operate the Resource Center for one full day. Your tax-deductible donation of $100, $50, or even $25 will go a long way towards meeting this cost. Please make your contribution today.

Have you saved a life today?  Help us save millions.

*Name changed to protect privacy

 
 
 
.:: INFORMATION

Primary Goal: A primary goal of Mental Health is to educate the general public about the realities of mental health and mental illness. For more information choose from the fact sheets below or view the entire list.

> Anxiety Disorders
> Children’s Health
> Depression
> Bipolar Disorder
> Eating Disorders
> Older Adults
> Other Illnesses
> Recovery
> Schizophrenia
> Suicide

 
.:: HELP

In Crisis? 1-800-273-TALK If you, a friend or a loved is going through a tough time in your life and you need someone:

> find treatment
> find support group
> medication info.
> prescription payment
> inpatient treatment
> find clinical trials
> treatment problems
> find a local affiliate
> help for a friend

 
.:: ACTION

Mental Health America’s Advocacy Network is a powerful voice for change that is made up of thousands of individuals nationwide who take an active role in protecting America’s mental health through legislative advocacy.
Sign up today!

> Current Legislation
> Capitol Hill Update
> Federal Funding
> Mental Health Parity
> Legislator Locator
> Donate


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