Anxiety is draining. It's exhausting. It's hard to stay awake some days. It's hard to fall asleep some nights. If you're experiencing anxiety, speak to your trusted medical professional.

As the day ends, we reflect on the contributions from our community, in the form of donations, volunteering, or sharing our posts. But the mission never ends. Click the link in our bio to learn more and share this post. #988 #MentalHealthAwareness #distresscentreottawa #Ottawa

730 a.m. in Ottawa 🌄 As you begin your day, remember there are always places to turn to if you're struggling to keep your head above water. Resources (share widely): National Helpline 9-8-8 (call/text) Youth Services Bureau DistressCentreOttawa Counselling Connect | Counseling on connecte Kids Help Phone #MentalHealth

Turn Blue Monday into a day of compassion and connection. Support the Distress Centre and make a difference in someone's life. Your donation can be the light that breaks through the darkness. Together, let's spread hope and kindness. #donate #bluemonday

Take a sec to consider what YOU need from this week…not just what it needs from you.

Doing your best does NOT mean sacrificing your mental health.

Chaque jour est le bon moment pour discuter ouvertement de la #SantéMentale. Passons à l’action en brisant la stigmatisation. Les changements réels se produisent lorsque nous nous soutenons les uns les autres : ow.ly/nJlX50Qt5fg 9-8-8 #BellCause

Every day is the right day for open conversations about #MentalHealth. Let's take action by breaking the stigma. Real change happens when we support each other: ow.ly/HRLg50Qt4Oe 9-8-8 #BellLetsTalk

It's Bell Let's Talk Day! Being there for your loved ones helps create real change in mental health. What action will you take today to support someone close to you? #BellLetsTalk

Thank you Canada for taking action on #BellLetsTalk Day! There is not just one day or one way to take action. Let's keep the momentum going - together we can create real change in mental health.

Just in case you needed to hear this, you’re going to get through it.

Sometimes you wake up and feel great, and sometimes you wake up and feel like that video of a goat screaming. This is normal.

Volunteer, donate or share this post! Let us know how you make your impact today in the comments! #volunteer #donate #share #tripleimpacttuesday #distresscentreottawa

It's Triple Impact Tuesday! Donate, volunteer, or share this post to make your mark! #tripleimpacttuesday #distresscentreottawa #volunteer #donate #sharethispost

Small victories are still victories.

Struggles present differently in everybody. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental crisis or having suicidal thoughts, call or text 9-8-8. #988 #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #distresscentreofottawa

Going through a tough time? You don't have to face it alone. 💙 It's okay to ask for support. theroyal.ca/crisis-lines Counselling Connect | Counseling on connecte | 9-8-8 | UnsafeAtHomeOttawa | Youth Services Bureau | Pembroke Regional Hospital | DistressCentreOttawa

We're getting ready to welcome Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition and @distresscentreo to #WOWFest2024 this Friday! Come see the along with special guests, performers & 100+ Community Partners at #WorkingOnWellness 👉 RSVP: buff.ly/4fOfW3v #stigmaendswithme

"Change the narrative on suicide." The WHO has set this as the triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day. Let's help change the narrative, let's open up the conversation about suicide prevention. #worldsuicidepreventionday #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #EndTheStigma

2 out of 3 people struggle in silence. #MentalHealth only gets better if we do it together. Join the conversation on January 31st bell.ca/letstalk #BellLetsTalk Bell Let's Talk