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Mental health is increasingly becoming an issue we can’t ignore. With a sharp increase in suicide across the country, we want to help make support easily available.

We have gathered these national and CA state resources for those suffering from mental illness, addiction or grief and those wishing to offer support and learn more about mental illness.

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December: National Diabetes Month

December: National Diabetes Month

As of 2016, 7.7% of service industry workers in the US said they had been told by a doctor or nurse they had ...
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September: Positive & Consistent Communication

September: Positive & Consistent Communication

Statistic: 75% of hospitality workers say that consistent communication and check-ins with managers are ...
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AUGUST: 988 is the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

AUGUST: 988 is the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

View the slideshow. Note: This piece focuses mainly on the topic of suicide, but the new hotline can be used for any mental health emergency. This topic may be sensitive for some readers.
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June: PTSD Awareness Month 

As June is upon us, summer changes manifest in all of our lives. An end of a school year for kids and the beginning of a relieving break, perhaps a stressful jumbling of schedules, or the start of the “busy season” or the “slow season”: such a transitional time for everyone can also bring about a time of reflection.
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APRIL: The Many Benefits of Grounding

This month’s Mindful Minute is focused on the many benefits of “Grounding”. This simple act has re-energizing results. Give it a try!
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JANUARY: Simple ways to combat the Winter Blues

Millions of Americans suffer from S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder). If you’re feeling a little down this time of year, you’re not alone! Here are 3 simple ways to improve your mood.
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Wellness Webinars

MAXED OUT! MANAGING STRESS FOR YOU, YOUR GUESTS, AND STAFF

Learn practical stress management strategies and how to create an emotionally safe environment for you, your staff and your guests. This webinar is focused on wellness needs for the foodservice community.

Awareness and Support for Substance Use + Suicide Prevention

This presentation will seek to shed light on why substance use and suicide prevention efforts matter for owners and management, as well as what they can do to create a culture of support. Restaurant owners and managers will walk away with tangible strategies and tools to support their employees.  

MANAGING FINANCIAL ANXIETY DURING A PANDEMIC

These are scary and unpredictable times. Many of you have had to make tough decisions and worrying about how to get by financially can be overwhelming. Our experts will share insights on the economic outlook, provide practical advice and tools for coping, and connect you to resources to help you weather this storm.

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Individual Resources 

Each Mind Matters

Each Mind Matters is millions of individuals and thousands of organizations working to advance mental health. We are California’s Mental Health Movement.

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I Got Your Back

The goal of the I Got Your Back program to provide tools and skills to identify and talk about mental health issues in a safe environment that encourages people to seek the help they may need.

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LivingWorks

LivingWorks Start teaches life-saving suicide prevention skills in as little as one hour online. Dynamic, interactive content provides a high-impact learning experience.

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NAMI

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

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Optum Help Line

24/7 Free emotional mental health support for anxiety or stress related to COVID-19, please call 866.342.6892.

Rehabs.com

A comprehensive list of California inpatient addiction rehab programs.

Sleep and Grief

Understanding the Effects of Grief on Sleep. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to better health and better rest. From figuring out how to buy a mattress, suggesting ones that work for different folks, or breaking down the newest science behind technology and wellness breakthroughs, we’ve got you.

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The Trevor Project

Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

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UnitedHealthcare

At UnitedHealthcare, we serve millions of people from their earliest years through their working lives and into retirement. What unites us is our mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

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together we can make a difference

Employer Resources

CRA Industry Insight

The Mental Health Crisis in the Restaurant Industry: Assessing Its Legal Implications, Employer Obligations and Recommendations

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I Got Your Back

The goal of the I Got Your Back program to provide tools and skills to identify and talk about mental health issues in a safe environment that encourages people to seek the help they may need.

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Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

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