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1 in 3 low-income families struggle to afford basic necessities like toilet paper. We’ve all experienced running out of toilet paper right at the wrong time, but imagine if that happened to you all the time. Toilet paper is a
A Peek at 988
By Ryan Dickson, Director of Crisis Helplines So what is 988, exactly? There are a couple different levels we can explain it on. In probably the broadest sense, 988 is what used to be called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The Foundation of Good Listening
By Kyle Burke, CommUnity Crisis Helpline Program Manager You’ve probably heard hundreds of times that the key to supporting others is “active listening.” And that the “active” part means nodding along and trying your best to not interject. You probably
A Fundamental Philosophy of Crisis Care
By Ryan Dickson, CommUnity Crisis Helpline Director Anniversaries are important, as they mark time for us to reflect on the past and envision the future. July 1st marks the year anniversary of the implementation of 988 as the National Suicide
Meditation on Sour Patch Kids
By Emma Huntzinger, Communications Manager Today, I’m finding awe in the five blue Sour Patch Kids laying on my desk. Loose sugar loops them like halos, little sour angels, and reminds me of the “sweet” part of their ad campaigns
Practicing Mindfulness Over Spring Break for Parents
By Parth Patel, Youth Mobile Crisis Coordinator You’re at the start of another Spring Break! Your kids could be feeling a mixture of emotions right now from relief, to excitement, and maybe some boredom and worry. You, the parent, may
Gabbin’ with Gabe – Meet CommUnity’s New Youth Mobile Crisis Counselor
We recently had the chance to sit down and get to know CommUnity’s new Youth Mobile Crisis Counselor, Gabe Bullock. Keep reading to learn more about what Gabe’s role with Mobile Crisis Response looks like and what he’s looking forward
Sending Sunlight to those feeling Winter Blues
Seasonal depression, also referred to as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons – seasonal depression begins and ends at about the same time every year. Symptoms typically begin in the fall