Mental Health |
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Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
- Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
- Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
- Family history of mental health problems
Mental health problems are common, yet people with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely. If you or someone you know has a mental health problem, there are ways to get help. (Source:www.mentalhealth.gov/basics)
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Community Resources
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Emergency: CALL 9-1-1 or bring the person to local Emergency Room to assess
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Contact family doctor to discuss mental health concerns
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La Crosse County Human Services: Department/Mental Health Crisis Services Assistance provided 24 hours – 7 days per week. Call 608-784-HELP (4357). Readily accessible mental health crisis services to meet individual needs in the least restrictive settings possible. www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/HumanServices/mental.asp
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Great Rivers 2-1-1 (formerly First Call for Help): Free, confidential community information, referrals and crisis line services 24 hours a day. Phone 2-1-1 or 800-362-8255 www.greatrivers211.org
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The Mental Health Coalition of the Greater La Crosse Area: A community coalition composed of advocates for mental health and providers of mental health services. In Crisis? Call 800-362-8255 www.mentalhealthlacrosse.org/resources
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Help for Veterans and Their Families: Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families to help with a broad range of concerns, including possible mental health problems. Call and talk anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 800-342-9647
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HOPELINE: Text 741741
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — La Crosse County
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NAMI’s mission is to support families, educate them and the community about mental illnesses, advocate for those living with mental illness, and to reduce stigma through education and understanding. Regular meetings, see website for details.
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Family-to-Family Education Program
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A free, 12-week course for family members to learn about mental illness and how to care for their loved ones and themselves.
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Next course date to be determined.
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Family-to-Family Support Group - For family and friends of those with a mental illness. Support group meetings are held the 2nd Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Family & Children’s Center, 1707 Main Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin For more information: support@NAMILaCrosseCounty.org
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