I love seeing all the ways our partners are working to raise awareness about 988. Kudos to the
@MDH_BHA
for all the signs, posters & billboards.
If you or a loved one is struggling—know that there is help. Call or text 988 or chat for free 24/7 support.
There are ways to support yourself and those around you. If you or someone you know needs help, confidential support and treatment options are available.
🦋 Help yourself & share to help others:
At SAMHSA, we strive to:
➡️ Advance equity
➡️ Eliminate health disparities
➡️ Promote overall well-being for all, including individuals with non-English language preference (NELP)
Check out our Language Access Plan today!
#HealthLiteracyMonth
🍂 It's ok not to be ok. Help is available if you or someone you love is having a hard time, or for those struggling with mental health or substance use.
🧡 Help yourself & share to help others:
If you or someone you know is struggling to cope emotionally with the effects of
#HurricaneHelene
, you're not alone. 💙 Call or text the
@Distressline
at 1-800-985-5990 for immediate, 24/7 emotional support. Help is just a call or text away.
#Helene
Young people are going to use social media and other online platforms. Check out these resources to encourage parents and caregivers to have open and collaborative communication about their child’s online use:
Empower your patient’s journey to recovery – prescribe buprenorphine and save a life.
For more information, SAMHSA has a quick start guide: and information on TIP 63:
Today,
@SecBecerra
declared a Public Health Emergency in North Carolina as part of the ongoing response to
#Helene
. Today’s declaration follows Public Health Emergency declarations in Georgia and Florida.
ASPR deployed approximately 200 responders & is assessing
#Helene
’s impacts to hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis centers, and other health care facilities. ASPR has completed its assessments in FL & AL in coordination with state & local officials.
The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center's webinar, "Writing Effective Medical Summary Reports (MSRs)," recording is now available. Learn why MSRs are crucial and get best practices and tips from experts. Watch the recording today!
SAMHSA recently awarded $68.5 million in grants that support behavioral health education, training and community programs to help address mental health and substance use conditions
Congratulations to our new grantees! These investments will have a direct & lasting impact on people & communities. These programs will improve equity & access to mental health & substance use care & prevention & recovery services for people across the US.
Everyone can play a role in
#SuicidePrevention
. When you start a conversation with a loved one who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, & when you offer support & model self-care, you are providing hope to those who may need it most.
#SPM24
#SuicidePreventionMonth
If you or someone you know is struggling to cope emotionally with the effects of
#HurricaneHelene
, you're not alone. 💙 Call or text the
@Distressline
at 1-800-985-5990 for immediate, 24/7 emotional support. Help is just a call or text away.
#Helene
September is an important month of reflection and support as we acknowledge both
#RecoveryMonth
and
#SuicidePreventionMonth
.
September may be over, but together we can continue to raise awareness and remove the stigma around addiction and mental health.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, the
#988Lifeline
provides 24/7 connection to confidential support.
#SuicidePreventionMonth
Talk with us 💙 Call or text 988 or chat
#SPM24