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July is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us all this month as we explore and bring awareness to the unique mental health considerations of the BIPOC community.#BIPOCMonth #MentalHealthAdvocacy #CommunityWellness #InclusionMatters #BIPOCMentalHealth #BebeMooreCampbell #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth

Join LifeWays, a Community Mental Health Services Program in Jackson, for a career with opportunities for professional growth, to make a meaningful impact on individuals facing mental health challenges, and to create safe spaces where hope and healing thrive. Visit our careers page at https://lnkd.in/gEaprBwH to apply and be a part of something meaningful. Competitive Salary: $56,159 - $89,464 Why LifeWays: • Eligible to apply for federal student loan forgiveness • Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance • Delta Dental and EyeMed • Free supervision towards professional licensure • Mentorship Program • 20 days of PTO in your first year • Potential for 4% monetary incentives based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

As we approach July, recognized as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, we at LifeWays want to highlight additional mental health supports specifically created for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. We hope these resources will be valuable in supporting and promoting mental well-being. https://bit.ly/3KNXFoL

If you are experiencing symptoms of PTSD, put yourself first! It can be hard to do this, but prioritizing your mental health is often the first step to recovery! You can call us to schedule an appointment at (517) 789-1209. If you are having a mental health crisis you can call our 24/7 Crisis Phone Line at 1 (800) 284-8288. If you're not ready for an in-person conversation and prefer an anonymous online screening, you can take our free screening at lifewaysmi.org/screening.

PTSD is slightly more common among veterans than civilians. At some point in their life, 7 out of every 100 Veterans (or 7%) will have PTSD. In the general population, 6 out of every 100 adults (or 6%) will have PTSD in their lifetime. June 27 is PTSD Screening Day, LifeWays encourages local veterans to take a free anonymous online PTSD screening if they are having concerns about their mental health. You can take a PTSD screening at lifewaysmi.org/screening.

Your #trauma is valid and should not be compared to anyone else’s trauma. Trauma is one’s unique response to a traumatic event, so we cannot let other people’s experiences determine how we feel about our own. Two people can experience the same exact event, but that event can affect them both very differently based on their own personal set of risk and protective factors. i.e. things that protect you from trauma and things that put you at risk for trauma. Someone who goes through something you see as incredibly traumatic may not suffer from any PTSD symptoms. This may not be because they are stronger; it just means they had a different response. On the other hand, you may go through something you believe isn’t “that bad” and it can still affect you, and if it does, it doesn’t mean you are weak, it means you are human with your own set of responses.

If you or your child/family member have used LifeWays' services or any LifeWays provider services, we would appreciate your feedback! You can call (517) 250-7440, scan the QR code below with your phone, or visit www.lifewaysmi.org/survey to access the LifeWays Consumer Satisfaction Survey 2024. This survey closes on July 8, 2024.

June is PTSDAwarenessMonth and as such LifeWays would like to take some time to share information about PTSD including who can have PTSD, symptoms of PTSD, and treatment options for PTSD. PTSD can effect a wide variety of people with many varying experiences. While commonly attributed to soldiers and military personnel, PTSD effects many others as well. For more information about PTSD click here: https://lnkd.in/g7vZhj_v.

Being LGBTQ+ is not a mental health condition, but LGBTQ+ individuals often face higher rates of mental health challenges due to societal treatment. If you're struggling, you're not alone. Concerned about your mental well-being? Try this anonymous mental health screening: https://lnkd.in/gQKwENEm. For additional support, check out these trusted mental health resources created by and for LGBTQ+ communities. We hope these resources help on your mental health journey.

LifeWays is closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen Thursday, June 20 at 8:00 a.m. LifeWays Crisis Services staff will remain onsite, and our Crisis Residential Unit will remain fully operational. You can call us 24/7 at 1 (800) 284-8288.