Does Therapy Have To Be Expensive? 5 Ways To Pay for Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health, Mental Health Supports

We’re more informed and aware about our mental health than ever before, and that’s especially true for younger people. Yet, while we may be more open to the idea of therapy, a lot of people think that it’s too expensive to even consider.  It’s true that mental health...

Recovering Is Easier with a Friend Who Understands – Connecting with Peer Supports

Peer and Family, Recovery

In general terms, a peer is defined as someone who we can identify with. A friend is much more. A friend is a peer whom we can trust and rely on, and a person who understands where we are in life and where we are going. In mental health and recovery, a peer refers to...

How DEI Programs Can Impact Your Community

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DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs have become more prevalent in the last couple of decades, especially in the business world. CEOs and others in leadership positions have found that not only does working to improve diversity, equity and inclusion create a...

5 Ways You Can Help Support the Mental Health of a Veteran in Your Life

Military and Veterans, SMVF

Veterans face unique mental health challenges in life that civilians do not, such as transitioning from military to civilian life, and psychological distress caused by wartime experiences. Research indicates that fewer than 50 percent of veterans returning from duty...

Empowering BIPOC Starts with Access to Mental Health Care

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The way we talk about certain groups of people has changed a lot over time, especially in the last several years. The continually updated language we use to describe historically marginalized groups like BIPOC – Black, indigenous, and people of color – may...