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Giving Back Gift Guide
Gift giving for the holidays can be more stressful than it seems. It’s a struggle to find the right thing. It’s a struggle to stay on budget. And it’s a struggle to do both of those things while also feeling
Instead of “Cry for Attention,” Think “Need for Connection”
By Parth Patel, Youth Mobile Crisis Coordinator “My kid is doing this for attention” is a response I hear pretty frequently as a youth crisis counselor. I find this statement helpful during my intervention, because I believe that parents truly
The Most Important Question We Don’t Ask
When it comes to preventing suicide, sticking to questions like “Are you OK?” or “Is everything alright?” isn’t usually enough. These questions can certainly help us discover if someone we know is struggling with their mental health (an important first
Happy International Self-Care Day!
By Sammi deNeui, CommUnity Crisis Services Communications Intern The word “self-care” has become a trending topic over the past couple of years as more and more individuals are becoming more aware of how important it is to partake in
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline FAQ
What is 988? 988 is the new, easy-to-remember number to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which has changed names to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. When does 988 launch? 988 launched nationwide on Saturday, July 16th. Where are
Summer is Almost Here! Tips for Parents to Support Their Child’s Mental Health Over Break
By Parth Patel, CommUnity Crisis ServicesYouth Mobile Crisis Coordinator With summer fast approaching and the school year coming to a close, it’s important to recognize that the change in routine can result in some noticeable changes to your child’s mood
From Tablemates to Neighbors – A Follow-Up on the 6th Annual Hunger Banquet
From looking at the photo above, it’s hard to tell that one of these seats did not receive a meal at the 6th Annual Hunger Banquet last Thursday evening. Like nearly 19,600 Johnson County residents facing food insecurity, roughly 13.5%
Frozen Pipes to Financial Crisis
As first-time homeowners, my partner and I thought we were being savvy by keeping our thermostat at a comfortable 64 degrees, but we quickly learned that this decision put us at even greater financial risk. Frozen pipes can happen
