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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
Parenting a Queer Child
By Jacob Story, Mobile Crisis Response Manager I remember sitting in my kitchen when I first read Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order to have DHS investigate parents who were seeking gender-affirming care for their trans children. It was, roughly, the
Happy Pride Month 2022!
By Sammi deNeui, CommUnity Crisis Services Communications Intern June 1st marks the beginning of the month-long celebration of Pride! Since Bill Clinton’s presidency, the month of June has been a month of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community with many
Mental Health Awareness Matters Year-Round
By Sammi deNeui, CommUnity Crisis Services Communications Intern Throughout the month of May, we have shared a few blog posts as a way to let community members know that it is okay to not be okay. Parth Patel, CommUnity’s Youth
Immigrant Mental Health Across Generations
By Amel Ali, CommUnity Crisis Services Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist May is mental health awareness month, and as CommUnity’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist, I want to touch a little bit on stigmas or barriers that other cultures may
