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Our #SLOCounty Alternatives to Calling 9-1-1 resource list has been updated! Thanks to all of our neighborhood agencies and friends for sharing their important resources with us for this new updated edition. Let's take care of each other, together. #alternativesto911

"This isn't just about the color of your skin but also about where you live, where you work, where your children play, where you pray, how you get to work, the job you have. All of these things feed into people's health & their opportunities for health." n.pr/2OxlRCe

NAMI Ambassador DeWanda Wise highlights what a tremendous relief 988 has the potential to be for Black mental health. nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blo…

WATCH: Part 1 of our webinar series "Help Not Handcuffs." Also, stay tuned for pre-registration for Part 2 which will focus on an overview of the 988 legislation and the next steps at the federal and state levels. bit.ly/3uJs9Po

"This is a topic that needs daily national attention and I hope to use my voice as an agent of much needed change to reform our mental health system and systems alike." bit.ly/3e2EmZL

Don't miss out on Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter Savvy Caregiver virtual series beginning this Saturday March 6th.

Join us on Thurs. Feb 25th at 4pm ET for our special webinar series "Help Not Handcuffs." Part 1 will focus on redirecting people living with mental illness from incarceration to recovery with an expert panel discussion. Register here: bit.ly/3axs3ST

SLO Street Medics, a team of local volunteers trained in first-aid response, is raising money for the cremation of an unhoused community member who died Sunday in San Luis Obispo. ksby.com/news/local-new…

“When a mental health crisis happens, it should get a mental health response. This young girl deserved help, not handcuffs and pepper spray." - @DanGilison on the unacceptable incident in Rochester, NY. nami.org/Press-Media/Pr…

What used to be called SLO Hotline is now our #CentralCoastHotline - a name change that affirms our relationship with both SLO and Northern Santa Barbara Counties alike. Take the time to write our number in your phone: (800) 783-0607. You never know when you're going to need it.

Today begins #BlackHistoryMonth. Check out these mental health resources that directly support the Black community ⤵️

Today starts #BlackHistoryMonth, but let's remember that Black joy and experiences should be highlighted every day.

Join Family Service Agency for free senior citizen mental health counseling. Counseling is available to those who are aged 60 and over, as well as their caregivers. Tools will be available to help overcome the impacts of COVID-19.

We can hold space for all of it: the sighs of relief, the redirection toward #socialjustice, the anticipation of what's to come, and the trauma that still shakes us. Here are a few ideas on how to self-soothe through it all. #InaugurationDay wellandgood.com/inauguration-a…

Where do you seek your #selfworth? Consider a new way of empowering yourself: see how a simple practice of #mindfulness, reflection, and honesty can help you build yourself up all on your own. #Mentalhealth #MentalHealthMatters psychologytoday.com/intl/articles/…

Our Hope House Wellness Center members are kicking off the new year with a special virtual #OpenMicNight this January! You're invited to join us socially distanced style to witness our star-studded cast showcase their range of talents, from poetry to music and more. #MentalHealth

Did you know you can use natural holiday spices to brighten up your #mentalhealth? The spices we surround ourselves with this time of year - like cinnamon, peppermint, nutmeg, and more - can help boost our #immunesystem and reduce #stress. #holiday-spices" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">healthline.com/health/holiday…

Calling all TMHA friends! Our unhoused clients are in need of warm clothes this #winter season. We could use your help: If you can, please consider donating a warm jacket or coat - and if you can't, please help us spread the word by sharing this post. #donate #homeless

Are you having a case of the #Mondays? If you're easing into this day as much as we are, then this calming #meditation may be just what you're looking for. Bring some thoughtful #intentions into the #holidays with this guided exercise. #Mentalhealth youtube.com/watch?v=zZlR60…

Is there a loved one on your mind? Take a look at this helpful article to see how to recognize the signs of someone going through a hard time, how to ask the tough questions, and how to get your loved one some extra support. #MentalHealthAwareness washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/well…