Join the Conversation. Change the Conversation.
In Times of crisis, like the one we face now, it's especially important to support mental health. Studies show that 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, yet less than half recieve the support they need.
Many indivduals do not seek mental health treatment because of a lack of resources or the feared stigma attached to mental illness.
What You Can Do to Change the Conversation
The social distancing our community is practicing can lead to increased feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, boredom, anger, frustration, irritability, and even stigmatization if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Learn to recognize these feelings and reach out to family, friends, or other people in your support network or a trained professional to talk about your mental health.
What Lubbock Area United Way is Doing to Change the Conversation
With localized partnerships, United Way aims to change the conversation about mental health on the South Plains. By providing access to quality, affordable health care, United Way's partners ensure that our communities get the mental health resources they need. If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, suicidal or dealing with other mental health challenges one of these resources could help:
StarCare Specialty Health System Mental Health Hotline: Call 806.740.1450 or text StarCare to 67634
Texas COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: Call 833.986.1919
United We Change the Conversation Around Mental Health.