• Community-Based Rehabilitation          Group therapy to teach work-related skills

                                                                                            Daily living skills

                                                                                            Supported employment

• Emergency Services                                     Access to crisis services 24/7 via an 800 number

                                                                                 Short-term medical care during psychiatric crisis

• Community Support                                     Linkage to needed services

                                                                                            Coordination of service delivery

• Residential Services                                     Group home

                                                                                             Supervised semi-independent living apartments

                                                                                            Residential program for pregnant women

• Detoxification Services                               Ambulatory detoxification
                              
• Employee Assistance Programs             Drug screening

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Warning Signs of Mental Illness

Your mental well-being is a vital part of your overall well-being. Mental illness can be treated. People who have suffered from a mental illness have recovered to lead useful and productive lives.

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of emotional distress, behavioral problems or thought disorders which characterize mental illness can lead to early treatment and often recovery.

Warning signs include:

Difficulty coping with stress

Decreased self-esteem or increased feelings of unworthiness

Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco, or medication

Changes in appetite, sleep patterns, or activity levels

Feels of decreased energy and fatigue

Feelings of hopelessness and despair

Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering

Severe anxiety or unreasonable fears

Irritability, mood swings, or crying episodes

Confused thoughts and/or distortions of reality

Suicidal or homicidal thoughts, impulses or disorders

While many of the above signs and symptoms may be experienced by all of us at some point, they should be considered cause for concern if their severity or frequency significantly impact one's overall functioning.

If any of the above problems are of a concern for you, see a qualified mental health professional for an in-depth assessment. To arrange for a confidential evaluation, call 1-800-808-2137, or in the Americus calling area, telephone number 229-931-2504.

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