Community Mental Health:
Your consumers have survived a lot.
Poverty.
Drug abuse.
Child abuse.
Mental illness.
Intolerance.
Suicide attempts.
Violence.
Give them a safe place to tell their story.
Or maybe start writing a new one.
It’s late, and you and your team have heard it all today.
Pain comes in all flavors.
Drugs.
Child abuse.
Spouse abuse.
Depression.
Schizophrenia.
Missing benefit checks.
Missing medication.
Empty cupboards.
Hopelessness.
Exhaustion.
It’s time to go home.
“I just moved here and then my car died so I couldn’t come in for an assessment.
“I ran out of medication and just keep getting more depressed.”
“That’s a really tough situation.”
“I know! I’m afraid if it gets worse, I’ll start feeling suicidal again. That’s my usual pattern.”
“Well, there are options for getting help before things get that bad. Let’s start figuring out a plan tonight.”
Hi, I’m Marci, and I’m a counselor.
We’re here. 24/7 365 days a year. We’ve got you covered.