Join the conversation. Change the conversation.
In times of crisis, like the one we face now, it’s especially important to support mental health. Studies show that one in five adults experience mental illness, yet less than half receive the support they need.
Many individuals do not seek mental health treatment because of a lack of resources or the feared stigma attached to mental illness.
You can help United Way of Champaign County change the conversation around mental health in our communities.
What You Can Do to Change the Conversation
The social distancing our community is practicing can lead to increased feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, boredom, anger, frustration, irritability and even stigmatization if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Learn to recognize these feelings and reach out to family, friends or other people in your support network or a trained professional to talk about your mental health.
What United Way of Champaign County is Doing to Change the Conversation
With localized partnerships, United Way aims to change the conversation about mental health in Champaign County. By providing access to quality, affordable health care, United Way’s partners ensure that our communities get the mental health resources they need. If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, suicidal or dealing with other mental health challenges, you can call our 211 Help Center. Additionally, one of these local programs could help:
- Rosecrance provides a variety of community-based mental health services to anyone in Champaign County who requires immediate treatment or is experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. The Rosecrance Central Illinois Crisis Team can be reached any time by calling 217-359-4141, or by visiting their website.
- Promise Healthcare offers mental health counseling and welcomes new patients regardless of financial ability. For free and confidential mental health counseling call 217-356-1558, or visit their website.
- Illinois Call4Calm is a free service offering direct contact with mental health care professionals to Illinois residents in need by texting the word “TALK” to 552020. The service is additionally offered in Spanish by texting the word “HABLAR” to 552020.
- For children experiencing mental health challenges, Chambanamoms.com recently posted a summary of resources specifically for children and youth.
United we can change the conversation around mental health.
