Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Mental health lays the foundation for positive growth. Mental health not only affects an individual, it also impacts families and communities.
- Get professional help – if you feel depressed seek help from a professional
- Connect with others – try a weekly check-in
- Stay positive – read daily positive affirmation
- Get physically active – take a walk during breaks or times of stress
- Help others – volunteer to help others in need
- Get enough sleep – drink a cup of tea or listen to soft music
Get Help – You’re Not Alone
If you or someone you care about is having thoughts of harming themselves or in emotional distress, call or text 988 immediately.
Resources for Assistance
- 988 Florida Lifeline – Free support service, available 24/7, that connects Floridians experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use disorder, mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress to a highly trained crisis counselor in their immediate area.
- 211 – Thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. Calls to 211 are confidential and can be anonymous.
- Hope for Healing – Hope for Healing navigates the many ways Floridians can access help for mental health and substance abuse.
- Resiliency and Mental Health – Resources for children provided by the Florida Department of Education.
- Children’s Mental Health – Coordinated network of community-based services and supports that is family-driven to produce individualized, evidence-based, culturally and linguistically competent outcomes that improve the lives of children and their families.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI’s mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions through education, support, and advocacy.
- Charlie Health – Charlie Health is committed to expanding access to mental health, substance use, and eating disorder treatment for individuals facing serious challenges. Through virtual, personalized, and evidence-based care, they aim to transform lives and restore hope. By leveraging rigorous research and cutting-edge technology, they deliver industry-leading outcomes that set a new standard for behavioral health treatment.
- Meridian Healthcare – Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1971. We have expanded our service area to include 13 patient service centers to better support those who face mental health and substance use challenges.