UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month by hosting a free webinar for all Union County residents. The webinar, titled “Supporting Someone in Emotional Distress,” will be presented by Caring Contact’s crisis line director, Michelle Habayeb, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m., via Zoom.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U.S. adults experience a mental illness each year. Undergoing one or multiple stressful conditions, such as a demanding job, challenging home life or traumatic life event, have been linked to making some people more susceptible to this illness. This webinar will offer education, awareness and resources on how to support someone experiencing emotional distress.
This webinar is presented by the Union County Department of Human Services and in partnership with the organization Caring Contact. Caring Contact, formerly Contact We Care, is an award-winning, volunteer-staffed crisis hotline that provides a safe space and empathetic ear to all callers.
The ZOOM link for this webinar can be accessed by registering online at www.ucnj.org/spmzoom
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having suicidal thoughts and need assistance, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available for free and confidential support 24/7 at 9-8-8 via text or phone. This lifeline is answered by trained crisis counselors and is available in multiple languages.