Help and Hope Southcoast
People who struggle with mental health are not problems. They are real people. Stigma prevents them
04/04/2024
Join colleagues from around the region for this fun, informative and inspiring day!
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Join us 5/3 for a great day of self-care, networking and rejuvenation! Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-heal-the-healers-forum-tickets-876228191107
22/03/2024
A mother’s helplessness, a son’s fatal overdose - The New Bedford Light “We kinda think we can save our children, but then we find out that they really need to save themselves. Because we are not God.” — Pam Clarkson, who’s son Randy died of fentanyl poisoning.
23/09/2023
You don’t have to struggle with your mental health alone. There’s help.
19/09/2023
When life gets tough, it can feel overwhelming. People connect with the to get help with a lot of things, including:
Thoughts of su***de
Drinking too much
Anxiety
Sexual orientation
Drug use
Feeling depressed
Mental and physical illness
Loneliness
Trauma
Relationships
Economic worries, and more
Whatever your reason, the is here to help. Call or text: 988. Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat. ***de
15/09/2023
988 has added text and chat in Spanish! Text or call 988 or chat linea988.org.
13/09/2023
This Su***de Prevention Month, the is here to support you through any emotional need—not just the thoughts of su***de. We are here for you. Reach out to us. Connect with a trained counselor who is ready to support you. ***dePrevention
10/09/2023
This Su***de Prevention Month, the is here to support you. No matter what you are going through, we can help. We are here for you. Talk, text, or chat with us. Connect with a trained crisis counselor who is ready to support you. ***dePrevention
31/05/2023
You are invited to attend a Conversation with U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey & U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy focusing on promoting mental health among children and youth in Massachusetts and across the Nation on June 5th from 11:30-1PM. Anticipated topics will include but not be limited to addressing loneliness and isolation, preventing youth substance misuse, impacts of social media on mental health, and advancing community-based promotion, prevention, and care.
For more information or to register to attend in person or online, click the link below.
Promoting Mental Health Among Children and Youth | SPH Jump To Speakers A Conversation with U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey & U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy. Speakers Senator Edward J. Markey U.S. Senator, Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey U.S. Senator, Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey, a consumer champion and national leader on energy, e...
29/05/2023
Losing a loved one to mental health issues can leave families devastated and heartbroken. This , let’s honor the memories of those we have lost and prevent others from managing their mental health challenges alone. If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, Text or call 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7.
18/05/2023
Support the national dialogue around mental health and learn ways to take action to improve mental health in your schools, communities, and families: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/community-and-faith-leaders
16/05/2023
It can be hard to talk about mental health. Get tips on starting the conversation with your friends, loved ones and your community: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk
15/05/2023
The next Safe Place virtual meeting is happening this Wednesday, April 19th at 6PM. Samaritans Southcoast offers free support to loss survivors who have lost loved ones to su***de. Their service focuses on non-judgmental listening, compassion, and peer support through Safe Place, a grief support group facilitated by trained Samaritans volunteers.
To attend please complete visit the link below.
I lost someone to su***de | SamaritansSouthcoast Safe Place provides an atmosphere of acceptance, offers a chance to share helpful resources, and an opportunity to give and get support through the grieving process of losing someone to su***de.
09/05/2023
If someone you love is going through a hard time, you don’t need to have all the answers. Just being there is . Learn more with at nami.org/mhm
For local resources visit www.helphopesouthcoast.com
04/05/2023
Mental health affects ALL of us. Help us get the word out and start the conversation today! Visit: nami.org/mhm
For local resources visit www.helphopesouthcoast.com
01/05/2023
Reminder that we have outreach every Monday! Join us to spread the word about RISE & give back to the community. The van leaves between 9:30am & 9:45am and gets back for 12pm.
01/05/2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we want to make sure we recognize a difficult truth: Nearly one in five Americans lives with a mental health condition. It is a good time to pause, reflect and check in with yourself. 💚
01/05/2023
REMINDER: Your worth is not measured by your productivity. You deserve love and healing just as you are. You are . : nami.org/mhm
For local resources please visit our website, www.helphopesouthcoast.com
21/03/2023
In case you missed our community mental health forum, check out the recording.
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02/03/2023
Thank you to everyone who presented such great information to help our communities!
01/03/2023
Our event is happening TOMORROW and we have some updates! We are excited to hold this forum for our community and look forward to seeing all those who resgistered at 3:30PM. However, please note that we have decided to combined the two sessions into one due to low registration for our evening session. But don't worry, if you were planning on coming to the second session, we will be there for anyone who has questions, needs to talk or support. Plus, New Bedford Cable Access will be filming our 3:30PM session.
Remember, visit www.helphopesouthcoast.com if you are looking for local resources and support or dial 988.
28/02/2023
Mental health challenges have swept the country and more and more families are impacted. There is no better time than the present for open and honest discussions about mental health. This workshop will review the current status of mental health, factors that contribute to the current crisis, and discuss the path to wellness. Participants will leave information, resources and strategies to support mental health recovery for themselves and/or their loved ones.
Join us for this FREE forum for Educators and Outreach Professionals at 3:30PM* and then again at 6:00 PM for the general community. This is open to all wo want to learn more about mental health. Resources, support services and light refreshments
available on site.
To learn more scan or visit www.helphopesouthcoast.com
This is event is co-sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools.
09/02/2023
Opinion | How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair? I learned hard lessons when my oldest friend, Pete, plunged into depression.
Listen. Check In. Educate.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of local community organizations have been meeting to strategize response efforts for those most vulnerable in our communities. Having identified mental health as a critical need for many, these organizations have come together to create a campaign in effort to end stigma and strengthen mental health, aptly named, Help and Hope Southcoast.
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