HUGS - Heads-Up Guidance Services

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Thank you, Buddy Carter, for introducing a resolution declaring August 21 as National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day!
https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=13983
Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat that our country has ever faced. Help us educate the public.

Thank you for the feature The Savannahian

The heart of HUGS: Spirituality and mental health with Andrea Epting 'There's a calling; it's undoubtedly innate. When I paid attention and listened, I thought, OK, that’s where I need to be. I wanted to use my gifts to help others.'

FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY JUNKYARD ANGEL!

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Teen Mental Health Statistics
Some statistics related to more common mental health disorders are presented in the above paragraphs. In addition to anxiety, depression, and disordered eating, teens face a host of other mental health challenges, including substance use disorders, other mental health conditions, and teen su***de. 

Between ages fifteen and twenty-five, 100,000 adolescents and teens will experience their first psychotic episode. Psychotic disorders include bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

The rise in mental health disorders among teens has shown a direct correlation to the increase in teen su***de. Recent data shows su***de as the second leading cause of death among teens ages fifteen to nineteen. Only accidents outpace the current su***de rate. As recently as 2017, the Centers for Disease Control reported the su***de rate among teens was 10.6 deaths for every 100,000 teens.

Remembering the fun and some of the stars from last year's event! Join us again this year as we "Play It Forward" on September 27th at the Alee Temple. Get your tickets at: www.headsupsavannah.org/events

Congratulations to Southern Live Oak Wellness on the grand opening of St. Mary's Wellness Center!

Summer Mental Health Reminders

Jeans & Jewels Attire! What will you be wearing? Learn more and purchase your ticket today at https://www.headsupsavannah.org/events

What does your ticket to “Play It Forward”include? Learn more and purchase your ticket today at https://www.headsupsavannah.org/events

HUGS is pleased to be a collaborative partner with this wonderful nonprofit!

Embark on a transformative journey without missing a beat at work! Resolve Strategies' intensive 'Deep Dive' workshop offers over 10 hours of therapy, paving the way from 'want to' to 'Resolved' in areas where we feel stuck. Dive into lasting change today!

Therapeutic techniques offered during the workshop include Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, memory recollection and reconciliation, cognitive restructuring and mindfulness, flooding, EMDR, psychoeducation, and narrative/art therapy techniques.

The workshop will be held on Friday, August 9th (5:30 PM-8:30 PM) and Saturday (9:00 AM-5:00 PM). Breakfast provided Saturday morning and snacks are provided throughout the day.

Phone/virtual interview is required prior to being enrolled in any of the intensives. Contact Resolve Strategies at 912-349-9777 to complete your scheduled 15 minute interview before booking. Intakes will be conducted on the Friday before the intensives begin, and are included in the total cost. Each intensive costs $1,300 (includes intake), Payments can be made directly through Square or over the phone. Payments are divided as follows: 25% nonrefundable to reserve your spot, 75% is due upon intake on Friday. Call the office for more information. There are only 7 openings per intensive and space is limited. Please give us a two week notice for cancellation. Register toady to sign up for your intensive workshop.

Inquiring participants must be working with an individual therapist and must be a minimum of 90 days clean and sober from chemicals and/or unwanted behavioral addictions. If you are not an active client with resolve strategies, a release of information to speak with your individual therapist is required

For more information, please visit our website:

https://www.resolvestrategiesinc.com/workshop

Many thanks to “Joined In Giving, Inc.” for caring about the mental health of our community!

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities face in the United States when it comes to mental illness. It was first designated in 2008 and has since evolved into BIPOC Mental Health Month, which also recognizes the mental health challenges of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.

♣️♠️♦️♥️SAVE THE DATE♥️♦️♠️♣️
We are so excited to announce the newly named Boo Bash as “Play it Forward!”

September 27th 2024, 7pm
Alee Temple

Learn more here:
https://www.headsupsavannah.org/play-it-forward

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Monica [email protected]

Today is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is part of a spectrum of hereditary, childhood-onset, neurodevelopmental conditions referred to as Tic Disorders. These conditions affect both children and adults, and cause sudden, uncontrollable movements and/or sounds called tics. TS and tics can be emotionally, physically, and socially debilitating. Learn more at https://tourette.org/awareness-month-2024/

At the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month our team set out a goal to raise six thousand dollars. This money provides critical Mental Health programs for our community.

We are so proud and grateful for raising over four thousand dollars in the month of May! Thank you to all of our community partners!

We are so close to our goal of six thousand dollars please help us get there!

DONATE HERE👇
https://www.headsupsavannah.org/donate-1

Mail your tax-deductible donation
P.O. Box 16026
Savannah, GA  31416

If you are unable to donate at this time please share this post!

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
HUGS’ services are made possible by community donations and dedicated volunteers.  HUGS’ counselors all volunteer their time and expertise to make counseling affordable. They are committed to providing exceptional services to the Chatham County’s under-served population without using taxpayer dollars (i.e. government-funded programs such as Medicaid) as a funding source.  HUGS is bridging the gap in health services and filling a critical need – NOT at the expense of local taxpayers, but rather to the benefit of local employers and the Savannah community at large.

Our Vision
No one seeking professional counseling will be denied services. HUGS volunteers will continue to provide and expand their unique and unduplicated approach to filling the critical behavioral health needs in our community.

Our Mission

To make exceptional behavioral health counseling accessible to all motivated individuals, and to train and utilize compassionate volunteer professionals to meet community counseling needs.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TODAY!

It’s tonight! Last chance to vote for Sherri Denmark Forbes

On the last day of Mental Health Awareness Month we want to say THANK YOU to all our incredible community partners who make what we do possible! Thank you for opening up your businesses, donating funds, volunteering, sharing our message and so much more! Heads Up Guidance Services could not exist without your continued support! If you would like to donate please use the link below: https://www.headsupsavannah.org/donate-1

Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to a close: Let’s give each other tips & tricks of something that has improved your mental health this month. Comment below 👇

Thank you to our community partners Buffalo Wild Wings (Savannah) who are hosting a giveaway back day today from 11:00AM-12:00AM Please present ticket to server and mention HUGS.

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Tomorrow May 24th 2024 is World Schizophrenia Day. It’s a day to raise awareness and provide support and resources for people with schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis. The day also highlights the challenges faced by people with schizophrenia and the discrimination they face in society and health systems.

Some ways to celebrate World Schizophrenia Day include:
* Wearing a silver ribbon to show support
* Attending or organizing events like walks or runs
* Learning more about schizophrenia, including its symptoms, causes, and treatments
* Sharing information and resources on social media or blogs

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that affects a person’s thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. It occurs when there’s an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain, and symptoms include:
* Confused thinking
* Delusions
* Hallucinations
* Lack of coordination between thoughts, actions, and emotions 


The World Health Organization estimates that more than 21 million people worldwide have schizophrenia, and in the US, about 1.5 million adults are diagnosed each year

Sherri is HUGS' Talent Star! Please support her efforts to raise funds for Mental Health! Visit www.headsupsavannah.org/gwca