Michelle Lee, MBA’s Post

Here it is, black and white, a statistic on how many struggle with mental health and suicidal thoughts. Take a moment to flip through this CVS Health Post for some great resources. If you need a friend, you have one. If you need to talk, I have 2 ears. If you don't know how to ask, I am a place to start. If you want something more private, find out if your employer offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). You can make a phone call and they will help you find local resources. Most cover a lot more than mental health, they help with other stressors: finance, legal, care of family members, etc. #suicidepreventionmonth #advocate #EAP #letstalkaboutit

In Trauma & Recovery, Judith Herman describes the 3 stages of recovery as “establishing safety, reconstructing the trauma story, and restoring the connection between survivors and their community.” Domestic violence advocacy work is woven into all 3 stages. An example: - shelters & planning for safety - talking through the power & control wheel to deconstruct the abuse patterns - support groups where safe community begins to re-establish Every survivor deserves an advocate.

The 7 types of elder abuse are: Neglect. Physical abuse. Sexual abuse. Abandonment. Emotional or psychological abuse. Financial abuse. Self-neglect. If you or someone you know is being abused and is in immediate danger. Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818

Karah's analysis of her experience of abuse provides an important rangatahi perspective - including into current policy & practice. Privileged to know you Karah. Arohanui Di

How can we work together to help decrease violence and provide meaningful alternatives for young people? Join us to hear local faith-based and nonprofit leaders discuss their recommended and applied violence prevention strategies

There are lots of ways you can take action during DVAM. Here are just a few: 1. Add the Safe Voices helpline (1-800-559-2927) to your contacts so you have it handy whenever you or someone else needs it. If you are a survivor currently living in domestic abuse, consider saving this number under a fake name that you will always recognize. 2. Voice your support of, and your belief in, survivors of domestic abuse and violence. The simple phrase "I believe survivors" can mean a lot. 3. Learn how to be a regular volunteer on our 24-hour helpline. Email Alyssa Coyne at [email protected] to learn about a future training. 4. Attend a Safe Voices event to show solidarity with survivors (see our social media for event listings!). 5. Become an Advocacy Ally with monthly gifts to support the work happening at Safe Voices every day. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/48waP4p . 💜💜💜

STOP IT NOW

Please let your friends and love ones know about this resource. #preventsuicide #mentalhealthawareness

We ALL have Mental Health! Just like our bodies get a cold, sometimes our mental health catches something. Life is stressful. There is NO SHAME in making a call when you need some help. Keep breathing! #bethe1to #veterans #lumen #veteranshelpingveterans #veteran #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicidepreventionmonth #suicide

988 texting or dialing will help connect people at the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline