May is Mental Health awareness Month

Let’s Start a Conversation About Mental Health in the Idaho community

Mental Health Month is an opportunity to advocate for mental health awareness, support, increased quality of life, and compassion for Idahoans living with mental illness.

How Can you help break the stigma?

Breaking the stigma around mental health starts with empathy and understanding. Encourage open conversations about mental health by listening without judgment and offering support to those who are struggling.

By openly discussing our challenges and listening to others without judgment, we create a culture of empathy and support. Learn about mental health conditions, challenge stereotypes, and use language that is respectful and inclusive. Most importantly, offer kindness and understanding to those who are struggling.

Together, we can foster a supportive community that encourages open conversations and ensures everyone feels safe seeking help. Let's start the conversation this Mental Health Awareness Month and show that we stand united.

Navigating a crisis

The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency provides important, potentially life-saving, information for people experiencing mental health crises and their loved ones. This guide outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs that a crisis is emerging, strategies to help de-escalate a crisis, available resources and so much more.

Northern Idaho Crisis Center
Phone: 208-625-4884

Rural Crisis Center Network
Phone: 877-897-9027

Western Idaho Community Crisis Center
Phone: 208-402-1044

Pathways Community Crisis Center of SW Ida
Phone: 833-527-4747

Crisis Center of South Central Idaho
Phone: 208-772-7825

Behavioral Health Crisis Center of East Idaho
Phone: 208-522-0727