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TAY:OurTIME TAY is an initiative to help youth and young adults ages 16-25 transition into healthy adulthood and Instagram: tay_ourtime

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TAY focuses on the underserved residents of the District and helps youth and young adults access Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) services. Our goal is to help improve the lives of young people as they transition from adolescence into adulthood.

05/18/2026

Quick check. Have things been feeling more intense than usual?

You might notice:
• Small things feel bigger
• Emotions feel harder to manage
• It’s harder to calm down

Experiences like this can happen for different reasons. But if they continue, it’s worth paying attention.

Noticing changes early can help you understand what’s going on.

Help is available
Call the Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP
Visit: cwellnessv.com

Your identity is something to be proud of, and your mental health matters just as much.For many LGBTQ+ young people, str...
05/15/2026

Your identity is something to be proud of, and your mental health matters just as much.

For many LGBTQ+ young people, stress, pressure, or feeling misunderstood can make mental health feel even more complicated.

You deserve support that feels safe, affirming, and respectful of who you are.

If you need someone to talk to, you’re not alone. Support is available:

📞 Call or text 988 (24/7 support)
🌈 The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
⚧ Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
📍 DC Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP

Reaching out is a strong step, and there are people ready to support you.

Not sure what you’re feeling?You don’t need to figure everything out at once. Start small:• Pause and give yourself a mo...
05/13/2026

Not sure what you’re feeling?

You don’t need to figure everything out at once. Start small:

• Pause and give yourself a moment
• Try to name what feels different
• Write down what you’re experiencing
• Talk to someone you trust

If a few of these feel helpful, that’s a great sign you’re already taking a step in the right direction.

You don’t need the perfect words to ask for support.

Help is available.
Call the Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP
Visit: cwellnessv.com

Quick check. Have your thoughts felt harder to follow lately?You might notice:• Losing track of what you were thinking• ...
05/12/2026

Quick check. Have your thoughts felt harder to follow lately?

You might notice:
• Losing track of what you were thinking
• Struggling to find the right words
• Conversations feeling harder to keep up with
• Thoughts feeling slower or more confusing

Experiences like this can happen for different reasons. But if they continue, it’s worth paying attention.

Noticing changes early can help you understand what’s going on.

Help is available.

Call the Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP
Visit: cwellnessv.com

If something feels off, you don’t need to panic and you don’t need to figure everything out at once.Start small:• Pause ...
05/05/2026

If something feels off, you don’t need to panic and you don’t need to figure everything out at once.

Start small:

• Pause and give yourself a moment
• Notice what feels different
• Write down what you’re experiencing
• Talk to someone you trust

You don’t need the perfect words to ask for support.

Taking the first step can help you better understand what’s going on and what to do next.

Help is available

Call the Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP
Visit: cwellnessv.com

Quick check. Have things felt a little different lately?Not in a big, obvious way. Just… different.You might notice:• Y...
05/04/2026

Quick check. Have things felt a little different lately?

Not in a big, obvious way. Just… different.

You might notice:
• Your thoughts feel harder to follow
• You feel more disconnected
• Things don’t feel the same as they used to

Experiences like this can happen for different reasons. But if they continue, it’s worth paying attention.

Noticing changes early is a strong first step.

Help is available
Call the Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP
Visit: cwellnessv.com

You don’t need all the answers to move forward.Sometimes the next step is just:👉🏽 Taking a breath👉🏽 Asking a question👉🏽 ...
04/30/2026

You don’t need all the answers to move forward.

Sometimes the next step is just:

👉🏽 Taking a breath
👉🏽 Asking a question
👉🏽 Reaching out
👉🏽 Giving yourself a little more time

Progress doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to start.

Sometimes when something feels off, it doesn’t show up in obvious ways; it can look like pulling away.If you’ve been:👉🏽 ...
04/27/2026

Sometimes when something feels off, it doesn’t show up in obvious ways; it can look like pulling away.

If you’ve been:

👉🏽 You’re spending more time alone than usual
👉🏽 You don’t feel like talking or being around people
👉🏽 Things you used to enjoy don’t feel the same
👉🏽 You feel more disconnected from others
👉🏽 You just don’t feel like yourself

It might be worth paying attention.

You don’t need to have all the answers. And you don’t need to wait until things get worse.

Checking in with someone you trust can be a strong first step.

Call the Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP
Visit: cwellnessv.com

Myth: Stress alone causes psychosis.Fact: Psychosis is complex and not caused by stress alone.However, high stress can m...
04/23/2026

Myth: Stress alone causes psychosis.

Fact: Psychosis is complex and not caused by stress alone.

However, high stress can make symptoms harder to manage. That’s why support and coping strategies matter.

Call the Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP
Visit: cwellnessv.com

Not sure when it’s the “right time” to reach out for help?You don’t need to wait for things to get really serious.If you...
04/20/2026

Not sure when it’s the “right time” to reach out for help?
You don’t need to wait for things to get really serious.
If you’ve been noticing changes like:
👉 Something has been feeling different for a while
👉 Trouble focusing, sleeping, or getting through your day
👉 Thoughts that feel confusing or overwhelming
👉 Feeling more disconnected than usual
👉 A sense that something just isn’t right

It might be worth checking in with someone you trust.

You don’t need a perfect explanation to ask for support.

Reaching out early can help you understand what’s going on and what to do next.

Call the Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP
Visit: cwellnessv.com

Sometimes mental health changes don’t feel dramatic — they just feel different.You might notice that your surroundings d...
04/20/2026

Sometimes mental health changes don’t feel dramatic — they just feel different.

You might notice that your surroundings don’t feel as clear or familiar as usual, or that conversations are harder to follow.

It can be hard to explain, but that doesn’t mean it’s not real.

If these changes continue or start affecting your daily life, it’s worth paying attention.

Noticing early is a strong first step, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Call the Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-7WE-HELP
Visit: cwellnessv.com

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