Preventing Suicide Starts with Talking About It
By: Adam Raulerson, M.S., LMFT, Manager, Behavioral Health Community and Inpatient at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling […]
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
By: Laura Terrell, LCSW, Tier 3 Mental Health Coordinator, Hall County Schools The start of a new school year can bring a mix of excitement and nerves. New teachers, new […]
Why Mental Health Matters
By: Jessica Dudley, President & CPO, United Way of Hall County In my role at United Way of Hall County, I have the privilege of meeting people every day who […]
Why Men’s Mental Health Matters
By: Brandon Evans, Gainesville City School System Mentorship Coordinator and Founder of Men Alive, LLC Every man knows what it feels like to carry something and say nothing about it. […]
Reach Out. You’re Worth It.
By: Lauren Joiner Paul, LMSW May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves and others that asking for help is a sign of strength. I know what […]
The Practice of Gratitude: Finding Strength Through Challenge
By: Jenny Chapple, M.Ed, Lead Secondary School Counselor In the work of a school counselor, no two days are ever quite the same. Each day brings a unique blend of […]
Community Resource Guide
Community Mental Health Resources in Hall County Finding support shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Reach Out Hall County connects you with trusted, local resources that make it easier to take the next […]
Mindfulness: What Is it, Why Does it Matter, and How to Start Practicing
By: Charlene L. Myers, LPC, NCC, CCTP In today’s fast paced-world, it’s easy to feel like our minds are always racing. We tend to move through the day on “autopilot,” […]
Love That Stays: The Power of Connection Across a Lifetime
By Janet Walden, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Wellroot Family Services Artwork created by Rev. April McGlothin-Eller Love shows up in many forms. Sometimes it’s a moment of celebration, but more […]
Positive Steps Toward a Healthier You
By Gwen Hawn, Registered Dietitian & UGA Extension Hall County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent The start of a new year often prompts reflection on the previous year and consideration […]