Know the hotline numbers—These can be lifesavers for you or a friend
- In Crisis? 1-800-273-TALK
- Need community resources? Dial 2-1-1
Share your own feelings—Don’t let shame or guilt over losing a job, house or savings keep you from reaching out to those who care about you, whether that’s your own support network or our Hotline volunteers; accepting help from others strengthens your resiliency
Don’t wait—be pro-active in finding help—If you are laid-off, behind on payments, etc, reach out & call or ask for help
Keep perspective & don’t get caught up in the hype—If you have a job and are still paying your bills, don’t take on problems others are having; instead, reach out to support those who have been impacted
Keep up good health habits or start them—Eat right, exercise, use stress relief techniques (deep breathing, yoga, etc), stay on track with preventive health care
Know warning signs of stress & depression—Lookout for stress and depression masquerading as headaches, backaches, exhaustion, insomnia, irritability, substance abuse, etc
Remember, these economic times won’t last and better times will come—Current challenges are opportunity to grow stronger & make changes in your life, so look toward the future
Count your blessings—An “attitude of gratitude” strengthens our resiliency, and even our immune system, so focus on what you can be grateful for
Use crisis as an opportunity to grow stronger & see new possibilities—Accept the things you can’t change—focus instead on where you want to go & what you can do now
