The Elgin Foundation for Wellness

Dear TEF Family: We wanted to share some beautiful words of encouragement and wellness tips from our Founder I am personally sending so much love to each of you as we endure this global pandemic together.... COVID-19 has drastically changed our way of living. With mandated school closures, e-learning and social distancing, we are learning how to thrive in the midst of uncertainty. The key to maintaining health is to follow the CDC recommendations. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. To protect yourself, clean your hands often and avoid close contact. To protect others, stay at home if you are sick, cover coughs and sneezes, wear a face mask if feeling sick and disinfect often. Practicing social distancing will help slow the spread of the virus. Here is a little something that was written by Kitty O’Meara on perspective and healing. And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently. And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal. And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed. Sending love and virtual hugs Remember that #youarenotalone ! --- Volunteer! Donate! Share! Help TEF RISE to new heights. Facebook (@theelginfoundation) Instagram (@theelginfoundation) #theelginfoundation #TEF #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #youarenotalone #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmindsmatter #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth #ittakesavillage #2020vision #covid19

Like! Share! Repost! Happy #WellnessWednesday TEF Family! In these unprecedented times, many of us are dealing with high times of stress which can trigger feelings of anxiety towards the state of the world around us and even the future. ... Dealing with anxiety is not easy, but it is manageable and we wanted to share some fantastic tips that we came across which can help you deal with feelings of anxiety. Have you tried any of these tips? How do you manage feelings of anxiety? Source: @holisticlovellc The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, you are not alone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #nami #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

Like! Share! Repost! Happy Sunday TEF Family! Yesterday was World Mental Health Day. At The Elgin Foundation for Wellness, we believe that mental health conditions should be discussed year-round but are highlighted during World Mental Health Day to dedicate time for mental health advocates to come together in unity to increase awareness.... Every year, millions of people face mental health conditions. Although mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends, and loved ones - stigma and misunderstanding persist. For this reason, we continue to educate our communities, increase awareness, and fight to end stigma. Stand with us. Let's increase awareness and end the stigma together. Visit our website (link in bio!) to learn more about The Elgin Foundation for Wellness and donate to this cause! The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, you are not alone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #mentalillnessawarenessmonth #nami #worldmentalhealthday #WMHD #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

Like! Share! Repost! Happy #WellnessWednesday TEF Family! Fighting the stigma surrounding mental health and illness starts with education and communication. That’s why we’re asking you to join in Mental Illness Awareness Week as we discuss different mental illnesses and the stories of those who face them. For more information, you can visit NAMI.ORG/MIAW.... Share information and resources with your loved ones and feel free to share your story with us using the hashtag #MIAW! Information and source courtesy of@namicommunicate. The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, you are not alone! --- Facebook@theelginfoundation Instagram@theelginfoundation Twitter@elginwellness #theelginfoundation#mentalillnessawarenessmonth#nami #haveaplan #fyp#bewell#givelove#elgin#support#breakthestigma#mentalhealthawareness#mentalhealthwellness#mentalhealthmatters#youarenotalone#selfcare#mentalhealth#advocate#ally#destigmatize#blackmentalhealthmatters#blackmindsmatter#eachoneteachone#spreadlove#nonprofit#keeptheflameburning#faith#love#minoritymentalhealth @beewellwithmel@trojan2k4@doc_mm06 @itsgoldilocs@conduit_of_love @annieestafford

Like! Share! Repost! Happy Mental Illness Awareness Week TEF Family! Fighting the stigma surrounding mental health and illness starts with education and communication. That’s why we’re asking you to join in Mental Illness Awareness Week as we discuss different mental illnesses and the stories of those who face them. For more information, you can visit NAMI.ORG/MIAW.... Share information and resources with your loved ones and feel free to share your story with us using the hashtag #MIAW! Information and source courtesy of @namicommunicate. The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, you are not alone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #mentalillnessawarenessmonth #miaw20 #nami #haveaplan #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #bekind #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmindsmatter #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

Like! Share! Repost! Happy Monday TEF Fam! What’s yours?... The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, #youarenotalone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #suicidepreventionmonth #worldsuicidepreventionday #wspd20 #suicideprevention #mondaymotivation #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #bekind #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmindsmatter #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

REPOST ALERT Like! Share! Repost! I scream, You Scream, We all scream for FREE ICE CREAM! ... TEF Fam, we have been through so much this year! So to spread a little love, especially during Suicide Prevention Month, our Founder Melitta Johnson has teamed up with Ken's Ice Cream Parlor in Carson to offer LOVE, compassion, and some sweet treats! Join Melitta & The Elgin Foundation for FREE ICE CREAM this Sunday, September 27th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm PST. Here are the deets: Though we'd love to give lots of hugs, this is a socially-distant drive-thru event. Enter the parking area from 186th Street and look for the canopy in front of Ken's Ice Cream Parlor. But wait, there’s more! You know at TEF we love giving! GIVEAWAY Melitta is giving away a $100 Amazon gift card. To enter: - Follow @BeeWellwithMel + @theElginFoundation + @itsgoldilocs - Subscribe to Melitta’s newsletter (link in her bio @BeeWellwithMel) - Tag 2 friends Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm PST on 09/30. One winner will be selected on Friday 10/2 and announced here around 1:00 pm PST. Open to US residents 18 years or older. Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, you agree to release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use. The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, #youarenotalone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #suicidepreventionmonth #icecreamsocial #giveaway #wspd20 #suicideprevention #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #bekind #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

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Like! Share! Repost! Hey TEF Family! It’s time for #ThursdayThoughts! ... Just a little reminder to love on someone today (yourself included)! You never know how much they may need it! The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, #youarenotalone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #suicidepreventionmonth #worldsuicidepreventionday #wspd20 #suicideprevention #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #bekind #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmindsmatter #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

Like! Share! Repost! I scream, You Scream, We all scream for FREE ICE CREAM! TEF Fam, we have been through so much this year! So to spread a little love, especially during Suicide Prevention Month, our Founder Melitta Johnson has teamed up with Ken's Ice Cream Parlor in Carson to offer LOVE, compassion, and some sweet treats! Join Melitta & The Elgin Foundation for FREE ICE CREAM this Sunday, September 27th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm PST.... Here are the deets: Though we'd love to give lots of hugs, this is a socially-distant drive-thru event. Enter the parking area from 186th Street and look for the canopy in front of Ken's Ice Cream Parlor. But wait, there’s more! You know at TEF we love giving! GIVEAWAY Melitta is giving away a $100 Amazon gift card. To enter: - Follow @BeeWellwithMel + @theElginFoundation + @itsgoldilocs - Subscribe to Melitta’s newsletter (link in her bio @BeeWellwithMel) - Tag 2 friends Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm PST on 09/30. One winner will be selected on Friday 10/2 and announced here around 1:00 pm PST. Open to US residents 18 years or older. Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, you agree to release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use. The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, #youarenotalone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #suicidepreventionmonth #icecreamsocial #giveaway #wspd20 #suicideprevention #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #bekind #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

Like! Share! Repost! Hey TEF Family! Last week on #WellnessWednesday we posted some tips on how to talk to young people who are thinking about suicide and express their thoughts to you. This week we have a few more to share.... Of course, you should always seek professional help, but in the moment of expression, here are some tips that can help you connect with an individual who is suicidal. Check our other post for more tips and we hope these tips were helpful! Source: U.S. Youth Mental Health 1st Aid Training Handbook The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, you are not alone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #suicidepreventionmonth #worldsuicidepreventionday #wspd20 #suicideprevention #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #bekind #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #youarenotalone #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmindsmatter #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

Like! Share! Repost! Happy Monday TEF Fam! YOU are important. YOU are valued. YOU are loved. YOU are necessary. Tag 2 friends and remind them how important they are to you. ... The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, #youarenotalone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #suicidepreventionmonth #worldsuicidepreventionday #wspd20 #suicideprevention #mondaymotivation #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #bekind #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmindsmatter #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

Like! Share! Repost! Hey TEF Family! It’s time for #ThursdayThoughts! ... Just a little reminder! Share with someone today! The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, #youarenotalone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #suicidepreventionmonth #worldsuicidepreventionday #wspd20 #suicideprevention #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #bekind #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmindsmatter #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth

Like! Share! Repost! Hey TEF Family! It's Wellness Wednesday and we want to share some tips about how to talk to young people who are thinking about suicide and express their thoughts to you. ... Of course, you should always seek professional help, but in the moment of expression, here are some tips that can help you connect with an individual who is suicidal. Come back next week for more tips! Source: U.S. Youth Mental Health 1st Aid Training Handbook The Elgin Foundation for Wellness loves you and is here for you! Remember, you are not alone! --- Facebook @theelginfoundation Instagram @theelginfoundation Twitter @elginwellness #theelginfoundation #suicidepreventionmonth #worldsuicidepreventionday #wspd20 #suicideprevention #fyp #bewell #givelove #elgin #bekind #support #breakthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwellness #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #selfcare #mentalhealth #advocate #ally #destigmatize #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmindsmatter #eachoneteachone #spreadlove #nonprofit #keeptheflameburning #faith #love #minoritymentalhealth