Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center hosts community resource fair
Aiken StandardMay 14, 2022
May 14—Tamara Smith is working to make sure that residents of
Smith, the executive director of the
"What we know is that one in five individuals will experience a mental health diagnosis in any given year," Smith said. "We have also seen the rates for anxiety and depression increase.
She added May is Mental Health Month, the perfect opportunity to help
Smith said people who feel like they need mental health help can call the center at 803-641-7700 during business hours or the after hours crisis line at 833-364-2274. She added that people should take time to do something they enjoy everyday.
She said people who have a loved one or friend who needs mental health help should check on that person and show they care. She added the center also has resources available and can send a crisis team if necessary.
She added the
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