World Mental Health Day

Friday, October 10, 2025 is World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness of mental health challenges and support mental health causes. World Mental Health Day shines a spotlight on the importance of mental wellbeing. It's a moment to raise awareness, challenge stigma and advocate for stronger policies and services to support mental health for all.

* = See below for links to the starred resources.

• Your primary care provider (PCP)
• Your insurance carrier (call the number on your card)
• Your county's mental health hub*
• Your employer's EAP (Productivity Partners for MIU IV staff)
• National Crisis Line 988*
• NAMI Helpline*
• NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline*
• 2-1-1 from United Way*

Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988lifeline.org will connect a person in crisis to compassionate care and support for any mental health or substance use-related distress. Anyone—a person in crisis, or someone supporting a person in crisis—can reach 988 in the United States through any land line, cell phone, and voice-over internet device. It is available 24/7/365.

And it works. About 98 percent of people who call, chat, or text the 988 Lifeline get the crisis support they need and do not require additional services in that moment

Butler County - Center for Community Resources: 724-431-0671

https://ccrinfo.org/

Mercer County Behavioral Health: 724 662-2227

http://www.mercercountybhc.org/

Lawrence County Human Services Center: 724-652-9000

https://humanservicescenter.net/

The following links are Smores that have been created by the MIU IV School Social Work team. Some are resources on a specific topics. Others are the MIU IV School Social Work training offerings for the districts within our catchment area. If you are interested in us bringing a training to your staff, please fill out the Professional Development request form located in the link below.

Jennifer Guthrie, LCSW, C-SSWS

Bryda Drumm, LSW, C-SSWS

socialwork@miu4.org