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We have committed to raising funds in support of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) to help increase access to care for people living with mental health challenges. Our team fundraising goal is $1,500. We would appreciate any support that you can give through our team page for this worthwhile cause. All donations are tax deductible, and donating online is safe and easy! All you have to do is visit our team page and click 'Support Us.' Thank you in advance for your support! https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm

We hope you will join us virtually for the upcoming NAMIWalks Your Way of Northern California event on May 22! Our team will be one of many taking part in this event simultaneously around the country. You can register to join our team for the virtual walk, or simply make a donation through our team page at https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm. Together, we can do something powerful about achieving Mental Health for All!

Please join us in welcoming Amandeep Masutta, LMFT, as our new Clinical Manager! Amandeep graduated from the The University of Akron with a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. Her experience includes providing oversight of social services discharge planning for a 125 bed behavioral health hospital, and serving as a program manager for an outpatient based PHP/IOP program. As a clinical manager for HealthLinkNow, Amandeep will have clinical oversight of our direct to consumer and group therapy services. Welcome to the team, Amandeep!

We are taking some time to highlight Katherine Katy Underwood, MA, LPC who is licensed in Texas. Katy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. Katy has extensive training in working with children, adolescents and adults with depression and anxiety. She is also experienced in working with substance abuse disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and crisis management. Katy has worked in private practice, children’s advocacy centers and hospital settings.

We are pleased to announce the launch of Group Therapy Services. Our groups will cover a wide array of topics surrounding mental health. For more information please contact Amandeep at 916-669-1204 or 888-880-8443 or via e-mail at [email protected].

We are a dedicated network of psychiatrists and licensed clinicians who care for patients via telehealth. We provide support to individuals experiencing various mental health challenges and are focused on helping them to meet their short term and long term treatment goals. Our platform is secure, mobile, convenient and easy to use. Find out more at https://healthlinknow.com/. #mentalhealthmatters

We’re here for you. We stand for excellence and strive to be the provider of choice, providing superior quality care for each patient we are privileged to serve. As we continue to navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19, your health and safety remain our priority. Please note that we have implemented extraordinary measures and additional protocols to help ensure a safe and clean environment for everyone who comes through our doors. We are actively monitoring and responding to all recommendations made by the CDC and our local Health Authority. Thank you for entrusting your care to us. When you or your loved ones need services, know that we are here for you. For more information, visit https://healthlinknow.com/.

Are you or a loved one experiencing a mental health crisis? Do not delay in seeking help. We are fully operational and ready to provide assessments and services. Call us 24/7 at 888.880.8443. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking proactive steps to keep our patients and team members safe, including screening all individuals upon entering the facility. For more information, read our full Health Alert at https://healthlinknow.com/health-alert/. Our compassionate professionals are ready to help you today.

Clocks changed over the weekend and that means Seasonal Affective Disorder is starting to rear its head. It's going to be darker earlier and the sun won't be out as long. Know the facts about Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to combat it! Find out more at http://bit.ly/SeasonalAffectiveDisorder2020.

As October and #BullyingPreventionMonth comes to an end, let’s remember the lessons we have learned throughout the month and how together, we can #stopbullying! StopBullying.Gov said it best, bullying can affect everyonethose who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Find out more about how to identify bullying and what you can do to stop it at https://bit.ly/3e4ltTW.

The COVID-19 pandemic is still going on and with flu season approaching, it's important to maintain social distance and be aware of how the viruses spread. Learn more about the similarities and differences at https://bit.ly/3ofQo4H.

Sesame Street in Communities encourages parents to teach their children when and how to ask for help. Your child should not be afraid to ask an adult if they are being bullied. Together we can #StopBullying! #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth See how you can get more involved and be part of the solution StopBullying.Gov.

World Mental Health Day 2020 asks us to look at how we can better invest in our mental health, both globally and personally. With the realities of COVID-19 challenging many aspects of our lives and support systems, it is more important than ever to implement good self-care practices and reach out for help when you need it. Know that we are here for you and your loved ones, ready to provide the compassionate care you deserve. Call us any time at 916) 669-1200. Learn more about how you can recognize World Mental Health Day from the World Health Organization (WHO): https://bit.ly/WMHDInfo2020.

This week is #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek. It is important to be an advocate and understand the variety of mental illnesses that can affect everyone. Let's remove the stigma behind mental health with these facts from NAMI, https://bit.ly/3iC8qty!

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. We want to raise awareness that domestic violence is not okay in any capacity. If you need help, know that you are not alone. Call 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or visit https://www.thehotline.org/.

"While we do not know how this pandemic will ultimately impact the U.S., we do know that the number of suicides has increased over the past few months, as have calls to help lines," says Karen E. Johnson, Senior Vice President, Clinical Services, UHS Behavioral Health. "Do you know someone who may need help? Reach out, direct them to a crisis line or to a behavioral health provider." Suicide Prevention Help Lines: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'', The Trevor Project, Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth at 1-866-488-7386, Veterans Crisis Line for Members of our U.S. Military at 1-800-273-8255 (and press 1). #EndSuicide #SuicidePrevention #BeThe1

Talking with children and teens about suicide may be scary, but there is hope and help available for anyone, of any age, who may be struggling. Learn about different treatments available and find further resources at http://bit.ly/SuicidePreventionYouth. You can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' to be connected with a trained crisis worker who can direct you to resources in your local area.

There are a various ways for us to make a difference in someone else’s life. Have a #RealConvo. It’s okay to not be okay. Add these crisis resources to your phone and encourage friends and family to do the same. #KeepGoing #TogethterToFightSuicide #StopSuicide