The crisis in the Middle East is impacting the mental health of some of the people in South Florida and on the Treasure Coast.Patrice Schroeder, community relations specialist for 211 Helpline Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, said they are hearing from callers who are impacted by recent events.”We are hearing from our callers,” Schroeder said. “They are distressed over what’s happening on a global scale, particularly in the Middle East.” But Schroeder said some callers are also still struggling with what’s going on economically here at home.”This is on top of what is happening day in and day out with people that are really under stress because of the economic conditions,” Schroeder said. “We have families that are losing their housing.”211 Helpline: Palm Beach County proclaims September as 211 Suicide Awareness and Prevention MonthAccording to officials, the 211 helpline receives more than 100,000 calls for help yearly and counselors receive about 10 suicide-related calls on a daily basis.Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said if a recent case they’re working on turns out to be a suicide, they would have worked three suicides in one 12-hour shift this weekend.Flowers said mental health is a major issue that really hits home.”You know when you have a patrol squad that’s out there for 12 hours and in that 12-hour shift, they worked three suicides — that’s kind of staggering,” Flowers said. “We know this is a crisis in our county and our country.”Officials with the 211 helpline said they are here to help.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News”Our most recent program is our 1st responder support line,” Schroeder said. “They can call 211 to have those special resources geared for first responders and their families.”Officials say 211 is a safe place for anyone to call if they just need to talk about what they are feeling and or if they are looking for resources. If you are experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis, you can call 211 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.Both hotlines are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
The crisis in the Middle East is impacting the mental health of some of the people in South Florida and on the Treasure Coast.
Patrice Schroeder, community relations specialist for 211 Helpline Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, said they are hearing from callers who are impacted by recent events.
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“We are hearing from our callers,” Schroeder said. “They are distressed over what’s happening on a global scale, particularly in the Middle East.”
But Schroeder said some callers are also still struggling with what’s going on economically here at home.
“This is on top of what is happening day in and day out with people that are really under stress because of the economic conditions,” Schroeder said. “We have families that are losing their housing.”
211 Helpline: Palm Beach County proclaims September as 211 Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
According to officials, the 211 helpline receives more than 100,000 calls for help yearly and counselors receive about 10 suicide-related calls on a daily basis.
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said if a recent case they’re working on turns out to be a suicide, they would have worked three suicides in one 12-hour shift this weekend.
Flowers said mental health is a major issue that really hits home.
“You know when you have a patrol squad that’s out there for 12 hours and in that 12-hour shift, they worked three suicides — that’s kind of staggering,” Flowers said. “We know this is a crisis in our county and our country.”
Officials with the 211 helpline said they are here to help.
Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News
“Our most recent program is our 1st responder support line,” Schroeder said. “They can call 211 to have those special resources geared for first responders and their families.”
Officials say 211 is a safe place for anyone to call if they just need to talk about what they are feeling and or if they are looking for resources.
If you are experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis, you can call 211 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Both hotlines are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube