Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Mental health lays the foundation for positive growth. Mental health not only affects an individual, it also impacts families and communities.
- Get professional help – if you feel depressed seek help from a professional
- Connect with others – try a weekly check-in
- Stay positive – read daily positive affirmation
- Get physically active – take a walk during breaks or times of stress
- Help others – volunteer to help others in need
- Get enough sleep – drink a cup of tea or listen to soft music
Get Help – You’re Not Alone
If you or someone you care about is having thoughts of harming themselves or in emotional distress, call or text 988 immediately.
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Resources for Assistance
- 988 Florida Lifeline – Free support service, available 24/7, that connects Floridians experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use disorder, mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress to a highly trained crisis counselor in their immediate area.
- 211 – Thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. Calls to 211 are confidential and can be anonymous.
- Hope for Healing – Hope for Healing navigates the many ways Floridians can access help for mental health and substance abuse.
- Resiliency and Mental Health – Resources for children provided by the Florida Department of Education.
- Childrens Mental Health – Coordinated network of community-based services and supports that is family-driven to produce individualized, evidence-based, culturally and linguistically competent outcomes that improve the lives of children and their families.
Mental Health Resource Guide – Charlotte County, FL
For a non-exhaustive list of mental health resources in Charlotte County, Florida, download the Mental Health Resource Guide.
Awareness Materials
- Mental Health Handout – The handout is available in two languages, with English on the front side and Spanish on the back side.
- Mental Health by the Numbers (Youth and Young Adults)
- Mental Health by the Numbers (Adults)
- You are NOT Alone
- Ripple Effect of Mental Illness
For more mental health resources, visit Florida Department of Health’s Mental Health webpage.