Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 is a time to reflect on the importance of emotional wellbeing and promote access to the critical services that support it. Here in our community, local partners like Life Enrichment Services, Concern Hotline, and domestic violence response agencies including Choices of Page County, Response, Inc., and The Laurel Center are making a daily difference for individuals facing trauma, stress, or crisis.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and nearly half of those with mental illness do not receive treatment. Barriers such as stigma, lack of access, and financial hardship often stand in the way.

Our Health campus agencies and community partners are working to change that.

Life Enrichment Services (LES) provides individualized mental health care including counseling and therapeutic services for children, teens, and adults. LES works with most insurance providers and offers sliding scale options to ensure care is accessible to all. In a safe and welcoming space, clients receive support to navigate grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Learn more: www.lifeenrichmentservices.net

When crisis strikes, Concern Hotline offers immediate, confidential support 24/7. Staffed by trained volunteers, the hotline supports individuals experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or situational crises—day or night. Their compassionate listeners provide calm, connection, and next steps when it matters most.

Call anytime: 540-667-0145 | www.concernhotline.org

Survivors of domestic and sexual violence often face complex mental health challenges. That’s why integrated services matter. These partner agencies offer trauma-informed support across the region:

• Response, Inc. supports survivors with counseling, shelter, and outreach, helping individuals escape unsafe environments and rebuild.
• Choices of Page County provides emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, and legal support for those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
• The Laurel Center delivers comprehensive services—from prevention education to crisis response, safe shelter, and long-term counseling.

These organizations recognize that healing from violence and trauma is deeply connected to mental health, and their services offer both safety and hope.

Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 is a powerful reminder: mental health is just as vital as physical health. Whether you’re looking for therapy, experiencing a crisis, or healing from trauma, help is available.

If you or someone you know needs support:

• Call Concern Hotline at 540-667-0145

• Reach out to Life Enrichment Services at (540) 908-8585

• Contact domestic violence agencies listed above through their websites or Our Health’s partner directory.

Let’s end the stigma, connect with care, and support one another in healing.

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