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    12 hours ago

    💚 By starting the conversation & providing support to those who need it, we ALL can help prevent suicide & save lives. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide—whether in crisis or not—call or live chat

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  2. 4 hours ago

    💚 Healing 💚 Hope 💚 Help can happen. Here are some ways to help you get through a crisis ⤵️

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    4 hours ago

    September is Suicide Prevention Month. adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit number for services starting in 2022. This will make it easier for Americans in crisis to connect with counselors.

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  4. 5 hours ago

    September is National WATCH Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Dr. McCance-Katz, speak on Recovery Month and SAMHSA’s continued efforts to ensure that recovery plays a central role in our work ▶️

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    6 hours ago

    A1: We wish everyone understood that does not discriminate. People of all genders, ages, ethnicities, & socioeconomic status are at risk for suicide. However, we also want others to know that there is hope and there is help. (1/3)

    Q1: What is something you wish everyone better understood about suicide and suicide prevention?
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  6. 7 hours ago

    This SAMHSA will be hosting a 🖥️ webinar series highlighting successes of programs across the country 🇺🇸 Find out more:

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    12 hours ago

    September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress, not a harmless bid for attention, and should not be ignored. Get help as soon as possible. Talk to your doctor. Start by visiting: .

    Two feet standing on a road with three arrow pointing in different directions. You have options. Treatments are available. Talk to your doctor. Suicide Prevention Month. www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.
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    12 hours ago

    September is Month & an important time to recognize suicide as a public health issue. Now more than ever we must check in with ourselves and loved ones. Call 1-800-273-8255 if you need help and find ways we can all prevent suicide here:

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  9. Aug 31

    KNOW THE RISKS: Using 💊 repeatedly can lead to higher tolerance, addiction, and even overdose death. Learn about the dangerous health consequences linked to youth opioid use in this SAMHSA resource:

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    Aug 31

    Tomorrow kicks off ! Join us as we encourage others to help someone else.

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  11. Aug 31

    Do you know someone who is struggling with misuse? SAMHSA’s “Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit” includes: ☑️Facts about opioids ☑️Information about who is at risk ☑️Strategies to prevent overdose Download for free ➡️

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    Aug 31

    This International Overdose Awareness Day, check out my blog on Naloxone co-prescribing. is a medication that can save a person’s life when administered during an overdose and has been lifesaving to thousands. For more info click:

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  13. Aug 31

    What is ? Watch to see how naloxone, an opioid overdose-reversal medication, works in the body ▶️

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    Aug 31

    Throughout this , Director Jim Carroll and Jerome Adams will be partnering on social media to explain how to recognize the signs of an overdose and actions everyday Americans can take to save lives.

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  15. Aug 31

    🗓️ Today is International Overdose Awareness Day Substance use disorders impact the lives of millions of Americans 🇺🇸 Learn the warning signs of opioid overdose & how & medication-assisted treatment can help treat & prevent it ⤵️

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    Aug 28

    If you've been impacted by , , the recent or any disaster & you're experiencing distress or other concerns, check out the coping tips from below/call 1-800-985-5990 for support.

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    Aug 30

    It’s normal to feel & sadness, especially during these unprecedented times. If you need to talk, offers counseling and support: .

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  18. Aug 30

    SAMHSA’s is providing 24/7/365 crisis counseling and support to anyone who needs help in coping with mental or emotional distress related natural or human-caused disasters. ☎️ Call 1-800-985-5990 📱 Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

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  19. Aug 29

    Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person’s health and life. Watch and learn how marijuana can interfere with the delicate ⚙️ machinery of the 🧠 brain including erasing I.Q. points and deleting memories ▶️

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  20. Aug 28

    If you or someone you ♥️ is seeking help for mental illness, substance use, or both, reach out to SAMHSA's National Helpline— a free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals & families (available in English/Spanish) ⤵️

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