Mental Health Resource Guide
Resources for mental health conditions.
Are you or a loved one in a crisis?
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Call the Catalyst Helpline at 419-522-HELP
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Call the Lifeline at 988
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Text NAMI to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741
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Call 911 and explain what you are experiencing.
Resources
What is Mental Illness?
Not everyone understands what Mental Illness is. We thought we would clarify.
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Mental Illnesses...
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Are biologically-based brain disorders that interfere with normal brain chemistry. Genetic factors may create a predisposition in some people, and life stresses may trigger the onset of symptoms.
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Are very common. More than 30 million Americans are affected by serious mental illness.
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Are treatable! Appropriate medical care and rehabilitation enable many people to lead productive lives. These illnesses present difficult challenges, but help is available. Support, education, and a community of friends who understand can help make family life satisfying and meaningful again.
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Are not discriminatory. Brain disorders strike families from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, income, religion, or education.
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Are no one’s fault. They are not caused by poor parenting or weak character.
*more information on individual diagnosis can be found on Nami.org
