Hopeline

11/04/2025

📞 Important Reminder About Our Contact Information

The phone number and email for the Center for Su***de Awareness are for business-related inquiries only — not for crisis or emergency support.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911.

For free, 24/7 confidential emotional support,
Text HOPELINE to 741741
to connect with one of our trained crisis counselors.

Your safety matters. Please use the right resources so we can get you the help and support you deserve. 💛

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10/23/2025

A powerful reminder that leadership, compassion, and action can change lives.

In Products Finishing’s feature “Finisher Rises to the Challenge with a Flip of the Coin,” Barb Bigalke, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Su***de Awareness, shares how a simple idea — a Challenge Coin engraved with “Tell Me Your Story / Listen to Mine” — has become a life-saving tool for veterans and first responders.

With support from Jaime Maliszewski of Reliable Plating Works & Elite Finishing, the first coins were minted in 2015. Since then, over 20,000 coins have been distributed across Wisconsin, each one connecting those in crisis to immediate help through HOPELINE™ (Text 741741).

A small gesture. A lasting impact.
➡️ Read the full article: https://www.pfonline.com/columns/finisher-rises-to-the-challenge-with-a-flip-of-the-coin

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Reliable Plating Works and Elite Finishing help veterans with a challenge coin.

10/23/2025

💛 Help Is Just a Text Away 💛

You matter.
You’re not alone.
It’s okay to ask for help.

Watch this PSA to see how one simple text — HOPELINE → 741741 — can connect you with someone ready to listen, without judgment, at any hour.

If you—or someone you know—is struggling, don’t wait. Reach out.

📲 Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.

Remember you are important and that you matter... It is ok to ask for help.HOPELINE, by the Center for Su***de Awareness, is a text-in (versus voice call-in)...

10/16/2025

🌿 Partnership Spotlight: Yerbana + Center for Su***de Awareness 🌿

We’re thrilled to officially announce that Yerbana, based in Seattle, Washington, is now a proud division and wellness partner of the Center for Su***de Awareness! 💛

Founded by University of Washington graduates, Yerbana was created to address today’s growing crises of stress, burnout, depression, and su***de — working to make wellness accessible for everyone across four key pillars:
✨ Physical – Designed for every body, age, and ability
🧠 Mental – Grounded in science while honoring heart
🤝 Social – Building belonging through connection
💛 Financial – Keeping wellness within reach for all

Through this partnership, Yerbana expands the mission of the Center for Su***de Awareness, bringing it to life through innovative, community-centered programs like:
🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Park – inclusive, free sessions held in Seattle and beyond
🎉 Seattle Wellness Block Party – bringing wellness from solo to social
🌎 Workshops & Gatherings – focused on healing, connection, and belonging
💚 Low- or No-Cost Offerings – making proactive wellness support attainable for everyone

Together, CSA and Yerbana are building a bridge between mental health advocacy and accessible wellness — transforming how communities experience care, prevention, and connection.

🔗 Explore our partnership and learn more at www.yerbana.com
or visit yerbana.com/csa-partnership-ngo

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10/16/2025

🎬 Just pressed play? Good.

This video is a message about strength, hope, and reaching out when you need it. 💡

You don’t have to go it alone. Whether it’s for you or someone you care about — share this, talk about it, let others know help is real and available.

Here are many of the things we offer at the Center for Su***de Awareness! Website: https://centerforsu***deawareness.org/Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbe...

10/10/2025

🧠 World Mental Health Day 2025
You’re not alone. Your story matters.

Today, we join the global movement to break the silence and change the narrative around mental health and su***de. This year, the theme is “Changing the Narrative on Su***de” — reminding us that stigma, shame, and fear do not belong in this conversation.

Here’s what we want you to remember:

💬 It’s okay to talk about it. You don’t have to carry your pain in silence. Sharing how you feel can be the first step toward help.

❤️ Listen. Connect. Support. Sometimes the smallest act — a text, a call, asking “Are you okay?” — can interrupt a suicidal thought and make a world of difference.

📞 You deserve help. If you or someone you care about feels unsafe with their thoughts, reach out now.

🌱 Hope is genuine. Feelings are powerful, but they don’t tell your entire story. Healing, growth, and connection are possible.

🤝 We all have a role. Together — communities, peers, professionals — we can help build an environment where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you can text HOPELINE™ anytime, day or night.
📱 Text HOPELINE™ to 741741 to connect with a trained listener who cares.
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10/10/2025

🌿 Essential Oils & Mental Health: Nature’s Support for Your Mind 🧠💜

Did you know essential oils can support your mental well-being in powerful ways? Whether you’re looking to calm anxiety, boost your mood, or sharpen your focus, nature has tools to help you feel more balanced and grounded.

Here are a few favorites and how they help 👇

💜 Lavender – Calm & Sleep
A gentle, soothing scent that helps reduce anxiety, ease stress, and promote deeper, more restful sleep.

🍊 Orange / Citrus – Energy & Alertness
Bright, uplifting oils like sweet orange, lemon, or grapefruit can boost mood, improve focus, and fight fatigue.

🌿 Peppermint – Clarity & Focus
A refreshing oil that helps clear mental fog, increase alertness, and even ease tension headaches.

🌼 Chamomile – Emotional Balance
Known for its calming properties, chamomile supports emotional regulation and reduces irritability.

🌲 Cedarwood – Grounding & Stability
Great for times of overwhelm, cedarwood promotes feelings of safety and calm while easing anxious thoughts.

🌹 Rose or Geranium – Emotional Healing
These floral oils nurture emotional well-being, helping soothe sadness and lift your spirits.

✨ Try diffusing them, adding a few drops to a warm bath, or mixing with a carrier oil for a grounding self-care routine.

💭 Essential oils aren’t a cure — but they can be powerful tools to support your mental health journey alongside other coping strategies.

10/09/2025

🏒 Green Bay Gamblers x HOPELINE™ 🏒

Mental health doesn’t take a timeout — and neither should you.
Watch this PSA to see how your favorite team is standing up for hope, support, and connection. Because asking for help isn’t a weakness — it’s strength.

🎥 Press play. Be aware. Share to show you care. https://youtu.be/HlRmEMtCHyc?si=sT2hoevcfZOzg_Ku

10/08/2025

🎮✨ Gamers. Creators. Changemakers. ✨🎮
This is YOUR moment to level up for a cause that saves lives.
Join The Power of HOPE fundraiser with the Center for Su***de Awareness! 💙
🎧 Stream. Share. Donate.
Every stream and every dollar fuels life-saving support for someone in crisis.
⏳ Time’s ticking—don’t miss your chance to be part of this movement of hope.
🌐 Get involved today: https://tiltify.com/center-for-su***de.../hold-on-to-hope
Together, we’re not just playing games—we’re powering HOPE. 💙
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10/07/2025

📚✨ Empowering the Next Generation ✨📚

We’re honored to announce that starting October 14, the Center for Su***de Awareness will spend every Tuesday at Kaukauna High School during their Flex Days — bringing hands-on mental health and wellness activities directly to students.

From journaling and essential oils to tie-dye, soap making, and vision boards, each session is designed to spark creativity, teach healthy coping skills, and foster self-expression. These small but meaningful moments help build resilience, reduce stress, and support emotional well-being. 💜

We’re deeply grateful to Kaukauna High School for their generosity and commitment to student mental health. Together, we’re showing our youth that their mental well-being matters — and that support, hope, and healing are always within reach.

10/06/2025

Some days, “winning” means whispering, “I’m still here.”
You deserve healing. You deserve love. You deserve peace with your body.
Dive into this honest, brave piece: “Rewriting the Reflection in the Mirror” 👉 www.centerforsu***deawareness.org/blogs/rewriting-the-reflection-in-the-mirror

You are worthy, exactly as you are.

10/05/2025

💛 You’re never alone — help is just a text away. 💛

Whether it’s 3 PM or 3 AM, support is always available. If you or someone you love is struggling with stress, anxiety, or thoughts of su***de, you can reach out — confidentially and free — by texting:

📱 Text “HOPELINE” to 741741

You’ll be connected with a trained Crisis Counselor who will listen, support, and help you through whatever you’re facing. There’s no judgment. No cost. Just hope. 💛

Share this post — you never know who might need it today. 🌟

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