Job loss has significant impact on mental health and children

Nearly half of the nation's unemployed have suffered from depression and anxiety since being out of work reports The New York Times.

People who have lost their jobs are having to cut back on medical appointments and treatments and are increasingly relying on family and friends for financial support.

40% of parents reported that their job loss and difficulty finding work has led to behavioral changes in their kids.

These are difficult times for many and CrisisLink can help.

CrisisLink is providing critical mental health support to people of all ages impacted by job loss, unemployment, increased financial pressures, and other crises.  And we are helping more people get connected to the free and/or low cost social service programs that can help get them and their families through this difficult time and back on their feet.

In the last 5 months, CrisisLink has:

• helped 50% more people, compared to the same period last year
• counseled more than double the number of youth in crisis
• provided twice as many referrals to community resources
• de-escalated nearly double the number of people contemplating suicide

To speak with one of CrisisLink's crisis hotline counselors, call 1-800-273-TALK or 703-527-4077.

To find out more about social service programs that can help you get back on your feet, call CrisisLink's Community Resource Specialists by dialing 2-1-1 or 703-752-5254.

Both services are free and confidential and available 24/7.

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