Happy Holidays from The Hub!

We wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and a healthy, peaceful start to 2023! We will be back with our next issue of our Weekly Update in January. Below you will find resources that may be helpful through the holidays.

Please remember, even if you can't see your doctor or mental health professional during the holiday, there is ALWAYS help available!
Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to
your nearest emergency room.

Coping with Loneliness
While the holidays are merry and bright for many, some people struggle with feelings of loneliness this time of year. Whether they are missing loved ones lost or reminiscing about holidays long ago, it's a difficult feeling to cope with. However, there are some things you can do. Check out the article below for some ideas.
Simple Steps for Managing Holiday Loneliness

Whether you're physically apart from your loved ones or feeling isolated in a sea of friends and family, these strategies can help. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.

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Listen to the video below to hear from Dr. Jeremy Nobel, who teaches a class on loneliness at Harvard. He explains how societal expectations play a role in loneliness during the holiday season.
Local Resources
Warm Lines

Warm Lines are telephone services staffed by people with psychiatric disabilities who offer phone support to their peers. These lines are not crisis lines and the hours of operation vary at each facility. Online support groups can be helpful when ...

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portal.ct.gov

Secure Your Meds This
Holiday Season!

As guests gather in your home during the holidays, be sure to keep medications locked. A friend or family member's medicine cabinet is the most common place that teens and young adults get prescription drugs. If you need tips for safe storage or want to know how to safely dispose of unwanted or unused medications, visit the You Think You Know website.
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