These Two Resources SAVE LIVES

(0:00) Good morning. (0:03) I want to make sure everyone has two resources (0:06) and that they know that they can use them and how to use them. 

(0:11) 9-1-1, if you or someone is in danger of hurting themself (0:19) or someone else, if it is an emergency, (0:24) if someone is in danger of hurting themself (0:27) or hurting someone else, even if you're not sure, (0:31) you just have that itchy feeling, you're concerned, (0:36) you're worried, 9-1-1 is a perfectly acceptable phone call.(0:43) Let a professional help you assess the situation. (0:46) You could save your life or someone else's. 

(0:52) The second resource is 9-8-8.(0:56) That is a suicide crisis lifeline. (0:59) And that is available for phone, texting, or calling 24 hours (1:05) a day, seven days a week. (1:07) It is confidential and it is free.(1:11) If you are feeling overwhelmed, if you are feeling in crisis, (1:17) if you've been having some suicidal thoughts (1:21) or even considered making a plan or you (1:25) know someone else who has, 9-8-8 is an excellent resource (1:32) to help you talk through what are the next steps, what (1:37) are the tools that are available.

(1:40) Please stay safe and healthy. (1:45) Do what you need to do for you this election season.(1:50) And I wish, too, that we had answers immediately, (1:55) but that doesn't happen. (1:58) So turn off the news, take care of yourself, have a good meal, (2:03) have a shower, drink your water. (

​2:06) But importantly, reach out if you need help.(2:10) Know the difference of 9-1-1 and 9-8-8. (2:13) But most importantly, remember those tools are there for you. (2:21) For you.(2:22) It's perfectly acceptable for you to call and use them. (2:28) Thank you.