The Beacon
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a Guest Column from the The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie and Ottawa Counties.
Is the stress of disrupted routines, social distancing, and overall uncertainty of the future weighing on you? We’re all feeling extra stress these days.
It goes without saying that a number of individuals are struggling right now with a variety of issues such as addiction, depression, and anxiety. The past year has not been normal, and it’s okay to not feel okay. Help is available.
A good place to start is the Ohio Careline at 1-800-720-9616. This free, confidential support is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Or you may contact the local crisis hotline at 1-800-826-1306. Last year alone, more than 13,000 calls were made to the crisis hotline and we are so thankful that residents of Erie and Ottawa Counties used this service.