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Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health, eliminate stigma, provide support, educate our local communities and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. #MentalHealthIsHealth
“…And let’s get all Americans the mental health services they need. More people they can turn to for help, and full parity between physical and mental health care.”
– President Joe Biden
State of the Union Address, March 1, 2022
“Mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults are real and widespread. Even before the pandemic, an alarming number of young people struggled with feelings of helplessness, depression, and thoughts of suicide — and rates have increased over the past decade.”
– U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
As we promote our message of Mental Health is Health throughout the month of May, we are focusing our advocacy efforts around the successful implementation of 9-8-8.
What is 9-8-8?
Additional resources:
9-8-8 One-PagerFAQs on 9-8-8
Answer the Call
How do I support this?
Urge Your Legislators to Support the 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022: CLICK HERE
Want to read the bill?
Do your elected officials know you? Do they prioritize mental health, suicide prevention and 9-8-8?
Reach out anytime to your U.S. Senators or your Member of the U.S. Congress. You’re their constituent and they work for you! Let them know what is important to you. Click to Find Your Local Congress Member
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