Student Mental Health Advocates

During these difficult times you mental health is essential. If you are feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to reach out to these community partners. Take time to check in with yourself.

As we continue to battle these unprecedented fires, our thoughts are with our community members. Please consider one of the following options if you or someone you love is in need of support during this stressful time:

Emotional Support Line: 1(800)923-HELP (4357)

Disaster Stress Helpline: 1(800)985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. This line is available in 100 languages. 24 hours a day 7 days a week

In Person Crisis Support: The Graduate Hotel (66 E. 6th Ave Eugene, OR 97401) Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.

We at SMHA have, and will continue to provide a safe space for all races, gender identities, and ages. We pledge to stand with the black community in this historic time and use our individual privileges in any way we can, to advocate for our black brothers and sisters. Abuse of power, and injustice are leading causes to mental health issues. Pay attention to yourself and what you need during this time. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for resources, someone to talk to, or simply a space to exist safely.

Thinking about next year? Us too! We have positions chairs open to help us help build your resume, create friendships and leadership skills, and all you do is apply thru our website!

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During this time and into the future it’s important to know that UO and other Eugene outlets are here for you! These numbers are who to call for more information on mental health services, ways to be an advocate or want more information! It’s good to know where to go and these places will take you there!
⭐️check them out!⭐️

It’s week eight! Can you believe it? Neither can our SMHA President Katharine Wishnia! She takes a break from school by doing her make up.
“One thing I have been able to pick back up is makeup!
I really love being able to express how I feel through makeup; it’s like another form of art to me. Plus it’s a really nice way for me to relax and treat myself!”
It’s amazing to see how we all do different forms of self care during this time at home. We miss you !!

🌽WE ARE HIRING!🌽
Keely is this year’s Administrative Executive! When she is not in the corn fields, she is making sure all our emails are answered, spread sheets are made and all the behind the scenes stuff is running smoothly! Think you could do it? We do too!
👉Apply to be like Keely next year on our website!👈

You know what May brings!
Mental Health Awareness! 🙇‍♂️
Want to help? Great! Dm or comment below us to find out how!!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

1 in 5.

The number of people who will be affected by mental illness in any given year. This person is sitting next to you. This person is living in your house. This person is a part of your family. This is you. Even if this disease is not yours to fight, you are impacted by knowing and loving someone who is.

A semicolon. A pause. An indication of connection between sentences. Often causing confusion yet important to empathize relationships. A pause to let the reader know there is more to the story.

The semicolon can be described as stronger than a comma but weaker than a period. An apt description. However the semicolon is more than just this. It continues the sentence where a period could be placed.

And I am stronger than depression and anxiety. I am more than what it tells me I am. It will not be my ending period. My disease makes me pause in my day. It makes me stop and care for myself. But it doesn't end me. I have more to my story. And so do you. Share it. Talk about it. Reveal it. Display it.

There is no shame. Don't let it become your end. Let it be a part of your story. One that you overcome everyday.

Support your 1 in 5. Show them that you see them. You hear them. You love them. Show them that their disease does not make them less of a person.

My name is Katie.

I am 1 in 5.

⭐️WE ARE HIRING⭐️
Looking for a little extra cash and a whole lot of experience??
Be like Callista and be our PR executive next year!
Swipe to see more information and apply through the website
www.uosmha.org we would love for you to be a part of our team!


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