The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK to reach the Lifeline until July 16, 2022. In order for 988
Read More
Shared by United Resource Connection September 2, 2021
You can now search the Greater Cincinnati United Way database without leaving United Resource Connection by using the form located at https://cincinnati.unitedresourceconnection.org/uwgc-database. The Greater Cincinnati United Way database consists of nearly 1,500 agencies and organizations that provide approximately 3,000 programs to assist you in your time of need. The database provides
Read More
Shared by United Resource Connection June 18, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States by Presidential Decree since 1949, basically right after WWII. The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with these conditions, and strategies for
Read More
Shared by United Resource Connection May 1, 2021
United Resource Connection has partnered with the United Way to help enhance communication and collaboration between area social service agencies. Each resource page on United Resource Connection prominently displays a link to United Way 2-1-1. United Way 2-1-1 provides free, confidential information and referrals, available 24/7. Dial 2-1-1 to
Read More
Shared by United Resource Connection March 27, 2021
Many new financial resources exist because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of the eligibility requirements for existing low-income resources have been expanded to include more people. All the same, over the past year many people have still found it hard to navigate the complexities of the system and connect
Read More
Shared by United Resource Connection March 26, 2021
Jim Dugar, intake specialist and therapist at Central Clinic Behavioral Health Services, discusses how to get yourself or a loved one connected to services, what to expect during the admissions process, and what type of services are provided. The post Jim Dugar’s Interview with Urban One appeared first on Central
Read More
Shared by Central Clinic Behavioral Health October 29, 2020
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. If you are in recovery, we celebrate your success! We’re grateful that you have
Read More
Shared by United Resource Connection September 14, 2020
741741 is the number for the Crisis Text Hotline in the United States and Ontario Canada. Q: HOW DOES CRISIS TEXT LINE WORK? You text 741741 when in crisis. Anywhere, anytime. A live, trained crisis counselor receives the text and responds quickly. The crisis counselor helps you move from a
Read More
Shared by United Resource Connection December 18, 2018
Don’t be surprised (or insulted) if the next prescription your doctor hands you is for nothing but an exercise regimen. Globally, 20% of early deaths are preventable with moderate exercise. And for the first time last year, sitting killed 5.3 million people worldwide, more than smoking. Inactivity is now considered
Read More
Shared by United Resource Connection November 6, 2018
In this regular feature, we talk with a different therapist each month about their work, advice to readers and therapy in general. You’ll learn everything from myths about therapy to obstacles clients face to the challenges and triumphs of being a therapist. This month, we had the pleasure of interviewing
Read More
Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger October 18, 2018
Shared by