Mental Illness Awareness Week runs from October 4th – 10th and coincides with National Depression Screening Day on October the 8th. COVID-19 has disrupted life as we know it, and social distancing can create feelings of isolation. On October the 8th, take a step back and reflect on your own mental health by completing a … Read more
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence was already an epidemic before COVID-19, but the health crisis has caused a tremendous spike in incidents of abuse. Even as lockdown restrictions are lifted, the abuse will not simply end. It remains a critical time for survivors, and greater awareness, education, and bystander intervention are desperately … Read more
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those living in recovery. Substance Abuse and … Read more
National Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. In partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) have created free resources to aid in the prevention of suicide. We would like to encourage … Read more
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness day. The purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day is to: Raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. Provide an opportunity for people to publicly mourn loved ones in a safe environment, some for the first time without feeling guilt or shame. Give community members information … Read more
