Hall County is United Around Mental Health
1 in 5 struggle with mental health. 100% of us can help.
Our mental health is like our physical health. It can affect all that we do, from productivity or absences at work, to performance in school, to relationships with others in our community. Reach Out is an initiative of the United Way of Hall County One Hall Health committee working to normalize seeking help for mental health support and to educate the community that mental health is as important as physical health.
We envision a future for those in Hall County where mental health needs are recognized and treated and where knowledge of and access to mental health services are increased. Together, we can encourage others to reach out and check in so no one in Hall County feels alone.
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If you need to talk, the 988 lifeline is here 24/7/365
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support 24/7 for anyone considering suicide, experiencing emotional distress or in need of addiction assistance. By calling, texting, or chatting with #988, individuals are connected to trained crisis counselors who offer support, listen, and help navigate through their situation.
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How have you been helped by ‘Reaching Out’ and ‘Checking In’? If your life or the life of someone you know has been impacted by this initiative, share your story with us today.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and we want to remind you that you don`t have to carry it all alone. 💙
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, navigating a crisis, or just needs someone to talk to, support is always available. Through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, you can call, text, or chat with a trained counselor 24/7. It is free, confidential, and there for you whenever you need it.
Asking for help is a sign of strength. Please, reach out.
📞 Call or Text: 988
Getting older shouldn`t mean losing support.
Legacy Link serves as the area agency on aging for the Georgia Mountains region, connecting older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and families to caregiver support, care coordination, Medicare counseling, wellness programs, nutrition services, and long-term care options.
As part of the OneHall Health Committee, Legacy Link works alongside other local organizations to reduce barriers to care and create a lasting impact for a healthier community.
If you or someone you love could use support, you do not have to figure it out alone. Learn more at the link in our bio. 💙 @legacy.link
Girl Scouts is where girls find their voice. 💚
Girls are discovering their capabilities and building confidence through hiking, science experiments, leadership roles, and more.
Success isn`t achieved in isolation. Partnerships, like the one between Girl Scouts and the OneHall Health Committee, make it easier for families and individuals to access resources, encouragement, and relationships, because well being is rooted in connection.
Reach out to a friend, neighbor, or colleague today, even with a simple text or call. It can remind someone they matter and help them find the courage to ask for help or discover the strength already within them.
Learn more about Girl Scouts and local resources at the link in our bio. @girlscoutshistoricga
988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, is available to call or text for free and confidential help. If you or someone you know is struggling, 988 is available 24/7. Reach Out. You`re Worth It. 💚
Mental health still carries a stigma, but together, we can change that. 💚
Talking about mental health should feel just as natural as talking about any other part of our health. The more we have open, honest conversations, the more we remind one another that everyone faces challenges and no one has to face them alone.
Reaching out to a mental health professional, a trusted friend, or a family member isn`t a sign of weakness—it`s a sign of strength. Every conversation helps break down barriers, replace silence with understanding, and encourage others to seek the support they deserve.
Let`s keep creating a community where asking for help is met with compassion, encouragement, and hope.
A new resource just opened in downtown Gainesville, and it`s here for families.
Wellroot`s new Family Resiliency Center supports families from the start, with home visits for pregnant moms and moms with young children. They also offer in-home therapy to help families build communication skills and move past blame and shame, along with case management for families in crisis.
Parenting classes are also available, helping build the tools families need to support their children`s mental health at home.
If you or someone you love could use support, visit the link in our bio. 💙 @wellrootfamilyservices
The start of a new school year brings new teachers, classes, schedules, and routines, a mix of excitement and nerves for children and teens.⠀
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Parents don`t always have the answers when it comes to their child`s mental health. But noticing changes, starting a conversation, and letting your child know they`re not alone can make all the difference.⠀
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Our latest blog by Laura Terrell, LCSW, Tier 3 Mental Health Coordinator for Hall County Schools, breaks down what changes to look for in your child`s mood, school life, and daily habits, plus how to start the conversation when something feels off.⠀
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Learn more on our blog at the link in our bio. 💚
Recovery doesn`t have to be a journey you take alone.⠀
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J`s Place, The Jeffrey Dallas Gay Jr. Recovery Center, helps people build the relationships and skills to thrive in recovery, without the use of substances. They offer daily meetings, excluding Sundays, one on one peer coaching, employment assistance, and connections to local resources.⠀
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Mark your calendar. J`s Place is hosting Hall Recovers, a night of remembrance, on August 31 at Midland.⠀
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If you or someone you love wants to reach out, help is available. Learn more at the link in our bio.⠀
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Reach Out. You’re Worth it. 💚
