Mental Health Awareness

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Between The Stacks

Athens-Limestone County Public Library

59 episodes

2 weeks ago

Athens-Limestone Public Library's podcast series highlights conversations with guest speakers that come into the library to talk about cultural, educational, and community programs. Between the Stacks also features discussions of ongoing library programs and special exhibits.

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Mental Health Awareness

Between The Stacks

15 minutes

5 months ago

Mental Health Awareness

Representatives from mental health support groups talk with library outreach coordinator, Lauren Tubbs, about services available in Limestone County. Alicia Davila from Pearl Behavioral Health Services stresses the need to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Neal Vickers from NAMI highlights the importance of peer support and education. Jeff Hastings from ROSS discusses the correlation between substance use disorders and mental health issues. Mark Prescott from Wings Across Alabama talks about their warm line and educational programs. They all stress the need for community awareness and support, and provide contact information for their organizations to help those in need.

https://www.alcpl.org/
https://ross4u.org/ (ROSS - Recovery Organization of Support Specialists)
https://namihuntsville.org/ (NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness)
https://wingsacrossal.org/about-us/ (Wings Across Alabama)
https://www.pearlbhs.com/ (Pearl Behavioral Health Services)
ALABAMA WARM LINE: 1-844-99-WINGS | 1-844-999-4647 (Free, confidential, and non-crisis peer support service available 24/7)

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