LET'S TALK! COMMERCE CITY RC MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE

Posted by Sharon Maybee (Commerce City) semaybee@aol.com
 
It’s time to start talking about mental health in our communities.  WHERE?
  • In SCHOOLS
  • With YOUTH
  • With SENIORS
  • With VETERANS
  • At CHURCHES
  • With EVERYDAY PEOPLE
Talking about mental health CAN BE DIFFICULT...
 
WHAT TO SAY:
  • Thanks for opening up to me.
  • How can I help?
  • Thanks for sharing.
  • I’m sorry to hear that; it must be tough.
  • I’m here for you when you need me.
  • I can’t imagine what you’re going through.
  • People do get better.
  • Can I drive you to an appointment?
  • How are you feeling today?
  • I love you!!
 
WHAT NOT to SAY:
  • It could be worse.
  • Just deal with it.
  • Snap out of it!
  • Everyone feels that way sometimes.
  • We’ve all been there.
  • You’ve got to pull yourself together!
  • Maybe try thinking happier thoughts.
Stop the silence. Efforts in mental health and wellness by Rotarians CAN and WILL preserve life, prevent further harm, promote recovery resiliency and provide comfort and support to those desperately in need.  Let’s talk!
 
The Commerce City Rotary Club’s Mental Health Initiative is very proud to have been selected as a House of Friendship exhibitor at the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta!  Stop by booth #2618 and visit with us. 
 
If you are planning to attend the convention and would like to help out staffing the booth with us, please contact Sharon Maybee at semaybee@aol.com. See you in Atlanta!