Mental health is health. To everyone who is struggling, know you are not alone.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down to discuss how we can wipe out the stigma and expand access to care to ensure everyone can get the support they need.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Also visit the online treatment locator (https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/) or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.

Read more about the HELP4U text messaging service: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline/help4u

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