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July is National PTSD Awareness Month
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! BIPOC is an acronym that stands for “Black, Indigenous, People of Color”. This month helps to bring awareness to the many unique barriers to mental health BIPOC individuals face, such as difficulties accessing care, stigmas, the psychological impacts of racism and discrimination, and how certain conditions may present differently across various racial and ethnic groups.
Resources:
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/bipoc
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/mental-health-resources-for-marginalized-communities/
BlackLine: CALL or TEXT 1-800-604-5841 to be connected to spaces, services and resources for Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native, and Muslim folks who are in crisis or want to talk through negative experiences
Know the Five Signs
The Change Direction of Mental Health Campaign educates individuals on the signs that someone is struggling with their mental health. We all experience stress. Sometimes we can cope with our stress well, and other times we could use help. There is an abundance of resources, tools, and support to help ease our stress and struggles; we have provided multiple for you to check out below. The five signs of suffering resource will help you identify when someone you know – or yourself – may need help. If you’ve identified someone needing support, share any of these resources with them or contact our mental health team to get connected.
Washington & Ozaukee County Resources
Below is our Community Resource Directory for health needs in Washington and Ozaukee Counties. This document includes crisis resources, community-centered mental health resources, and clinical mental health resources.
Help is Only Three Numbers Away
Did you know that in the state of Wisconsin, help is always just three numbers away. Click the image to view a break down of the numbers you should know if you or someone you know needs help.
Guide to Navigating Your Mental Health Care
For more information on how to obtain mental health care, finding providers, navigating insurance and much more, check out this great resource!
National Resources
This directory includes national resources for mental health needs, including those specifically for: suicide prevention, the LGBTQ+ community, the BIPOC community, the Deaf community, veterans, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, addiction support, food support, and shelter needs.
Additional Resources
These additional resources can be used for a non-traditional way of information, education and support related to your mental health. Check out the different podcasts, books, and apps that may be beneficial for your mind.
PTSD Awareness Month Resources
PTSD stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and may occur to individuals who have experienced or witnessed either a singular or ongoing series of traumatic events, such as injury, illness, natural disasters, war, abuse, and so on. Click on the links below for more information on PTSD.
- PTSD Screener: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/ptsd/
- PTSD information: https://screening.mhanational.org/trauma-ptsd/
- PTSD in Children: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-ptsd/
Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Resources
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of yourself or others, please reach out for help, whether from a trusted loved one, law enforcement, or a professional. One small ask for help could very well help save a life.
Washington County Resources
Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting: (262) 335-4888
FRIENDS Inc (Domestic & Sexual Violence)(Crisis Line): (262) 334-7298
Ozaukee County Resources
Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting: (262) 238-8200
Advocates of Ozaukee County(Domestic and Sexual Violence)(Crisis Line): (262) 284-6902
Alcohol Abuse Prevention Resources
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-622-HELP(4889)
Elevate: https://elevateyou.org/
Sirona Recovery: https://www.sirona-recovery.org/
