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Behavioral Health Response In a crisis? Thoughts of su***de? Call 988. Louis City and St. Louis County. For more information, please visit www.bhrstl.org.

BHR provides 24-hour telephone crisis intervention support as well as mobile outreach, telehealth, community referrals, and training to people in mental health crises and the community at large in St.

Here's a caption for your "It's okay to take a break" image:Somewhere along the way, rest got rebranded as laziness. But...
09/18/2026

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Somewhere along the way, rest got rebranded as laziness. But pause and productivity are not opposites, they're partners.

Your mind is not a machine. It needs quiet moments to process, recover, and come back stronger. Taking a break is not falling behind, it's how you keep going.

Step away from the screen. Sit with your coffee a little longer. Take the long way home. Whatever it looks like for you, give yourself permission to pause without guilt.

You're allowed to rest before you're running on empty. 💜

If you or someone you love is struggling, 988 is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call or text anytime.

Some days, the loudest thing in your head is the feeling that no one would understand.We promise you, someone does.The 9...
09/17/2026

Some days, the loudest thing in your head is the feeling that no one would understand.
We promise you, someone does.

The 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is open every hour of every day. You can call. You can text. You can chat. You don't need the right words. You don't need to be in crisis. You don't need a reason that feels "big enough."
If today is heavy, that's reason enough.

On the other end of 988 is a real person trained to listen, not to fix or rush or judge. Just to be with you in whatever you're carrying.

Save this number in your phone. Share this post with someone who might need it. The smallest gesture of "you're not alone" can be the thing that holds someone through the night.

BHR is here for our St. Louis community, today and every day. 💜

***dePrevention

Third Annual Lifesavers Banquet: Costumes & Karaoke! 🎤🎟️ RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifesavers-banquet-2026-pres...
09/16/2026

Third Annual Lifesavers Banquet: Costumes & Karaoke! 🎤

🎟️ RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifesavers-banquet-2026-presented-by-behavioral-health-response-tickets-1998995053015

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕕 Doors open at 6:00pm
📍 21c Museum Hotel, 1528 Locust Street, St. Louis
🎟️ Free to attend, RSVP required
🚗 Valet parking available

Grab the mic. Pick your icon. Who will you be?

Dress as your favorite musician, artist, or music icon and join us for a night of big voices, bold looks, and celebrating the people who help save lives every day. The stage is yours.

We Care. We Listen. We Respond. 💜

Need support? Call or text 988. Free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Too often we’re told to stay quiet, to push through, to not make things “a big deal.” But sharing what you feel is how h...
09/16/2026

Too often we’re told to stay quiet, to push through, to not make things “a big deal.” But sharing what you feel is how healing begins.

You are worthy of support, care, and connection.
If you need to talk, call or text 988.

Someone will always listen. 💜

Knowing who to call can change everything.When someone is in crisis, the right kind of help matters. 988 is there for me...
09/15/2026

Knowing who to call can change everything.

When someone is in crisis, the right kind of help matters. 988 is there for mental health and substance use support, su***de prevention, and connecting you to local care. 911 is there for medical emergencies, fires, crimes in progress, and life threatening situations.

Our services are always available when you need them. Day or night, weekday or weekend, BHR is here. You are never alone in this, and reaching out is a sign of strength.

If you or someone you love needs support, we're ready to listen.

📞 988 for mental health crisis support (call or text, 24/7)
🚨 911 for immediate emergencies
💜 BHR is here whenever you need us

You are not a burden.Needing support does not make you weak or inconvenient.It means you are human, and you deserve care...
09/15/2026

You are not a burden.
Needing support does not make you weak or inconvenient.

It means you are human, and you deserve care, understanding, and space to be heard.
You do not have to carry everything alone.

If today feels heavy, reaching out is an act of strength.
Help is available, and you matter. 💜🧘🏽‍♀️🌿

If you or someone you love needs support, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

09/14/2026

Some days, moving forward feels like the hardest thing you can ask of yourself. You're tired. You're unsure. The path ahead looks foggy and the weight you're carrying feels heavier than it did yesterday.

Move forward anyway.

Not in big leaps. Not with a perfect plan. Just one quiet step in the direction of what's next. You don't have to see the whole view to trust that there's more waiting for you.

Good things are up ahead. Not because life owes you anything, but because you are still here, still showing up, still choosing to keep going. That choice matters more than you know.

The mountain in front of you is not the end of your story. It's just the part you're walking through right now.

Keep moving. Keep breathing. Keep believing that the next chapter has something good for you.

💛 Tag someone who needs the reminder to keep going this week.

Taking care of you IS productive. Not sometimes. Not when you've "earned it." Always.We live in a world that celebrates ...
09/11/2026

Taking care of you IS productive. Not sometimes. Not when you've "earned it." Always.

We live in a world that celebrates burnout like a badge of honor and treats rest like something you have to justify. But here's the truth: you cannot pour into your work, your relationships, or your purpose if you're running on empty.

Therapy is productive. Rest is productive. Saying no is productive. Setting boundaries is productive. Taking a mental health day is productive.

You are not a machine. You are a whole human being, and your wellness is the foundation everything else is built on.

This weekend, do something that fills your cup and call it exactly what it is: necessary.

💬 What's one way you're taking care of yourself today? Let us know below.

Screen time is part of growing up. But the data tells us something we can't ignore.Teens spending five or more hours a d...
09/11/2026

Screen time is part of growing up. But the data tells us something we can't ignore.

Teens spending five or more hours a day on screens are significantly more likely to show su***de risk factors. That statistic isn't meant to scare you. It's meant to remind us all to stay present, stay curious, and stay connected to the young people in our lives.

Don't panic. Pay attention.

Pay attention to the quiet shifts. The withdrawn moods. The conversations that get shorter. The signs that something deeper might be going on. You don't have to have all the answers. You just have to notice, and be willing to reach out.

That's where Response comes in. When a student is struggling, Response connects them to a licensed clinician right away, giving them a real, immediate, judgment-free place to turn.

💜 Want to bring Response to your school or district? Reach out to us at [email protected] to schedule a test drive and see the app in action.

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