https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/friends-and-family-members

If a friend or family member is showing signs of a mental health problem or reaching out to you for help, offer support by:

• Finding out if the person is getting the care that they need and want—if not, connect them to help
• Expressing your concern and support
• Reminding your friend or family member that help is available and that mental health problems can be treated
• Asking questions, listening to ideas, and being responsive when the topic of mental health problems come up
• Reassuring your friend or family member that you care about them
• Offering to help your friend or family member with everyday tasks
• Including your friend or family member in your plans—continue to invite them without being overbearing, even if your friend or family member resists your invitations
• Educating other people so they understand the facts about mental health problems and do not discriminate
• Treating people with mental health problems with respect, compassion, and empathy

En Espanol:

Si un amigo o familiar exhibe síntomas de tener un problema de salud mental o te pide ayuda, ofrece su apoyo de la siguiente manera:

• Averigüa si la persona recibe la asistencia que necesita y desea. De lo contrario, comunícate con ella para ayudarla
• Manifiesta tu preocupación y apoyo
• Recuérdale a tu amigo o familiar que tiene asistencia a su disposición y que los problemas de salud mental pueden ser tratados
• Haz preguntas, escucha ideas y demuestra interés cuando se trate el tema de los problemas de salud mental
• Tranquiliza a tu amigo o familiar recordándole que tú te preocupa por él
• Ofrece ayuda a tu amigo o familiar en las tareas diarias
• Incluye a tu amigo o familiar en tus planes; sigue invitándolo pero sin avasallar, incluso si la persona rechaza tus invitaciones
• Educa a otros para que comprendan la información sobre los problemas de salud mental y no discriminen
• Trata a las personas con problemas de salud mental con respeto, compasión y empatía

https://riverside.networkofcare.org/aging/services/agency.aspx?pid=RIVERSIDECOUNTYDEPARTMENTOFMENTALHEALTHOlderAdultServicesOlderAdultServices_38_1_0

Adult Mental Health Clinics provide services to adult individuals suffering from severe and persistent mental health problems. These services include crisis intervention, psychiatric assessments, recovery management, medication services, case management, and dual-diagnosis treatment. Please call for further information and assistance.

Address:

Blaine Street Adult Clinic

769 Blaine Street

Suite B

Riverside, CA 92507

Phone:

(951) 358-4705

 

 

 

https://up2riverside.org/resources/mental-health-local-resources/

Mental Health – Local Resources

Help is available! Find easy access to mental health and suicide prevention resources by using the links provided here.

If you or someone you care about is in crisis and needs immediate help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or 988. The phone lines are answered by trained professionals; the call is free and confidential. If you need to be connected to mental health services in Riverside County, call the Helpline at (951) 686-HELP. If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.