Links to Support

Embrace Mental Health: https://www.embracemh.org/

Hotlines via Embrace Mental Health: https://www.embracemh.org/hotlines

Take a Screening via Embrace Mental Health: https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/embracemh

Self-Care Networks and Apps via Embrace Mental Health: https://www.embracemh.org/self-care

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