Put yourself in Sam’s* place for a minute.

Sam, a member of the National Guard, was in New Orleans to help the victims affected by Hurricane Katrina. Upon his return home Sam experienced depression and anxiety. The lasting images of seeing people’s homes, families, and heritage destroyed by Katrina contributed to Sam’s inability to sleep and cope with all that he’d witnessed. Sam needed reassurance that he was not alone feeling the way he did, and that his reactions were normal.

What would you do?  Who would you turn to?

Mental Health America’s Resource Center is always there lending an ear and offering a helping hand in times of crisis. In Sam’s situation, the Resource Center helped him to make sense of his feelings.

Right now, we need your help.

Last year, we personally responded to nearly 10,000 requests for help and fielded almost 2 million requests from individuals using our web-based resources. In these stressful economic times, our number of calls for help is increasing rapidly. You can act now to keep this vital service running for an individual who needs us. 

Mental Health America’s trained, experienced staff makes a real difference in the lives of people like Sam who desperately need help. Our prompt, personalized services put callers in touch with the right community resources every time. We help them find:

• Affordable treatment
• Crisis services
• Support groups
• Housing, financial and legal help
• Employment and education assistance

It costs $1,225 to operate the Resource Center for one full day. Your tax-deductible donation of $100, $50, or even $25 will go a long way towards meeting this cost. Please make your contribution today.

Have you saved a life today?  Help us save millions.

*Name changed to protect privacy