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In 1949, Mental Health America founded what is now known as Mental Health Month.
By News Desk
Every May, millions of Americans continue the tradition of promoting awareness, offering vital resources and education, and advocating for the mental health and well-being of everyone. This free program on May 21 is intended to raise awareness of the challenges we all can face, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The theme for Mental Health Month 2024 is Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World. The world is constantly changing – for better or for worse – and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you. Seeking professional help for your mental health when self-help efforts aren’t working is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don’t have to go through these struggles alone.
Being able to maintain good mental health is essential to every individual’s overall health and well-being. Mental health conditions are common, manageable, and treatable.
Local Support
- California Peer-Run Warm Line is available 24/7 for non-emergency help. Call or text 855-600-WARM (9276) to speak with a counselor.
- 988 has been designated as the three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. Dial 988 to access confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.
- Connect 2 Rise Inc is a nonprofit organization at 2594 E. Colorado Blvd., in Pasadena. It is dedicated to fighting loneliness through community engagement and support. Connect 2 Rise offers supportive, meaningful connections for all generations through one-to-one meetups, as well as numerous opportunities to make new connections and meet friends through our social groups. Connect 2 Rise Inc believes that social connection is a basic human need, just as essential to our overall health and wellbeing as eating and breathing. Visit connect2rise.org to learn more.
- Pasadena Village is a nonprofit organization of adults over 55 whose mission is to foster vital independent living in a spirit of mutual support, enrichment, and inclusivenes. It brings together over 180 active older adults who live in the west San Gabriel Valley and adjacent areas. They stay connected via active walking and hiking gatherings, support groups, and discussion meetings. They support each other and contribute to the local community as they age in place. They plan educational programs and cultural activities to engage in lifelong learning, and to connect with each other and the wider community. Visit pasadenavillage.org for more information.
> Building and maintaining healthy relationships is a critical component of mental health. Both Pasadena Village and Connect 2 Rise are here to help you make connections, support your wellbeing, and find authentic friendships.
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