Feeling stressed? You aren’t alone

HELP IS HERE

by Cindy Tostado

member resources/assistance liaison

Everyone experiences different levels of mental health as he or she journeys through life. Mental health includes emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how people think, feel and act. It also helps determine how they handle stress, relate to others and make choices.

Mental health problems, which are common, can affect thinking, mood and behavior. Help is available, and people can get better and recover completely with the right support.

Good mental health helps people realize their potential, cope with normal stresses of life and have happy relationships.

People who are struggling with emotional well-being should realize that they are not alone and that help is readily available.

• Orange County Links for Behavioral Health, (855) 625-4657

•24 Hour Suicide Prevention Line, (877) 727-4747.

•Centralized Assessment Team (CAT) for psychiatric emergencies, (866) 830-6011.

• NAMI WarmLine for noncrisis support, (877) 910-9276.

People who have insurance can call a provider for a referral. For more information, go to www. samhsa.gov/find-help/nationalhelpline or contact Cindy Tostado, GRF member resource/assistance liaison, (562) 431-6586, ext. 317.