Life Help Community Mental Health Center

03/06/2026

Life Help spotlight on Monique Hoskins, Receptionist, and Ashley Johnson-Thomas, Request for Services, in Washington County who created a “Holiday Tree” to uplift people who enter the waiting room for services and their coworkers as they arrive to work and pass by the festive tree throughout the day.

Washington County Administrator, Gwennessa Vance, says, “They have received many compliments. It is definitely a conversation starter. Just one example how these ladies go above and beyond.”

We encourage you to create spaces that bring you joy and encourage opportunities for positive connection.

Thank you, Monique and Ashley, and we wish you all moments in which this kind of joy and connection reaches you, too 💚

03/05/2026

Life Help serves our community in a number of inpatient, outpatient, and residential programs. Community outreach is a branch of our organization to which we are dedicated because it allows us to reach you in the community, and *YOU* are why we are here.

Our teams of administrators, support and clinical staff work together to ensure that information about mental health and substance use conditions and their treatment options are made available to you.

You as individuals, family members and friends supporting those who live with mental health and substance use conditions, and community members need and deserve the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Conversations about mental health and substance use are always welcome with our staff. *You* are always welcome by our staff.

If we can help you, if you have questions for yourself or concerns about a loved one, please call. We will be happy to help 💚

Below are members of our team engaged in their communities. Thank you to each of them and the organizations who invited them to participate and share information.

03/04/2026

Life Help CMHC was excited to be a part of the health fair hosted by Our House, Inc. in Greenville, MS, whose mission is to protect and serve those affected by interpersonal and sexual violence.

Monique Hoskins, receptionist, and Gwenessa Vance, county administrator in the Washington County Life Help outpatient office, disseminated information about services and were available for more specific follow-up questions.

Obidiah Woods and Keri Belgon, substance use specialists, presented information specific to substance use and services available for treatment.

Congratulations to Lillie H., who won our giveaway basket! Thank you to Our House, Inc. for inviting us and to all involved in the protection of and work with those who are survivors of interpersonal and/or sexual violence 💜🩵💚

03/04/2026

MS Delta CIT Academy at Life Help is proud of its February, 2026, graduates. All week last week, law enforcement officers engaged with presenters and trainers to enrich their skill sets to respond to a person experiencing a mental health crisis.

Officers who participated engaged by sharing their experiences, personalities, and talents, all of which were as rich and diverse as the individuals themselves, bringing another week filled with opportunities for learning that goes deeper than the curriculum.

It was a memorable week of training and bonding, and we thank all of the law enforcement officers who gave of their time and energy and your departments and family and friends who support you in becoming a certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer. We also thank all the presenters and trainers for another excellent week of CIT training.

Congratulations to MS Delta CIT Academy’s February 2026 Graduating Class 💙💚

02/26/2026

This week has seen Life Help Community Mental Health Center, once again, enjoying an active week of engagement with law enforcement officers from counties across our 16-county region in the Mississippi Delta and surrounding area.

Mississippi Delta CIT Academy provides training to officers in responding to calls that involve a person in a mental health crisis. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training respects law enforcement officers training and experiences while helping to expand their skill sets to include knowledge of mental health conditions and approaches that can result in safer outcomes for all involved.

We continue to be honored to work with the officers who cross this bridge with us to help ensure a safer future for them and those in crisis. Thank you to them and the presenters who allow their vulnerability to transform how a person in crisis may be impacted one day.

02/24/2026

🗓️ Save the Date: Community Wellness Fair hosted by Our House, Inc. in Greenville, MS, Saturday, Feb. 28

02/23/2026

Content warning: This post discusses eating disorders.

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week. If you’re in recovery or hoping to start, these messages are for you. 💜

Between external pressures around body image and the internal noise and rules that come with disordered eating, recovering from an eating disorder can feel like an endless, uphill battle.

But recovery IS possible, and you deserve to heal. 💟

Join Mental Health America tomorrow at 1 pm ET for a free, live virtual session focusing on how you can reclaim your relationship with food, all while supporting your whole body and mind.

Learn more and register: https://mhanational.org/calendar/why-food-is-more-than-fuel-what-your-mind-and-body-actually-need/

02/20/2026

Learning the warning signs for increased risk for suicidal risk and behavior could help save a life. If you have concerns and don’t know what to do, call 988. You are never overreacting by asking questions or checking in on a loved one or friend 💚

Spot the signs, save a life. Learn the warning signs of su***de and share this graphic to help others recognize them.

If you see these signs in someone, urge them to contact a mental health professional or the . Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

02/18/2026

Life Help was pleased to attend this year’s Annual Meeting and Taste of Greenwood hosted by Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce at which businesses and services across Greenwood and Leflore County were recognized and honored.

In serving and helping build a strong community, we recognize the importance of strong businesses and service providers and the leaders who support them in this town and across our region.

Thank you to the Chamber for including us in this special night of recognition.

02/16/2026

Life Help Community Mental Health Center offices are closed today, Monday, February 16, for President’s Day. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17, for our regular business hours.

Our 24/7 Emergency Hotline is 1-866-453-6216. Please call if you have a mental health emergency, and we look forward to seeing all of you very soon for your appointments with us.

Remember to care for yourself and those you care about today by…

• Setting boundaries with your time and exposure to that which detracts from your peace
• Being gentle with yourself
• Telling someone if you need help coping

We wish you peace and joy today and always 💚

02/13/2026

We promised you a focus on hope through the eyes of 2026 Winter Olympians who each have had their own personal experiences with mental health conditions and are coping and thriving in their sports.

It’s important to remember that recovery from a mental health or substance use condition is not linear, so we are focusing on the celebration of hope and the positive impact treatment and recovery has had in the lives of these athletes.

We also recognize that each day of recovery is important, and that begins with the first when you even consider the possibility that you may need support, that you may be experiencing thoughts or feelings causing you distress or making choices that do not align with your goals or beliefs and values.

Every day of recovery is important, and the stories of these and many other 2026 Winter Olympians are examples of that. Some have stepped in and out of their sports as needed to attend rehabilitation, physical and psychological, to seek support in friends, family, and professionals. Most of them return then and perform better than before, but, regardless of performance, most describe finding an inner peace, confidence, and rhythm with their sport they were afraid they may have lost.

So, in celebrating all steps in recovery, here are some 2026 Winter Olympians you may have seen or may want to watch for who advocate for mental healthcare:

*Trigger and Content Warnings—the following articles and videos discuss a range of sensitive topics, including accidents with injuries, suicidal ideation, and experiences and effects of living in a state of war, among others

Hallie Clarke, Skeleton Racing
Depression & Anxiety

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/cycling/mental-health-a-priority-for-olympic-skeleton-racer-hallie-clarke/vi-AA1Wd0ZW

Amber Glenn, Figure Skating
Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorder, & ADHD

https://people.com/amber-glenn-olympic-dreams-after-facing-mental-health-crisis-coming-out-exclusive-11877737

https://share.google/lIRkbqdNmUkjNE5UI

Mikaela Shiffrin, Alpine Skiing
PTSD

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/mikaela-shiffrin-skiing-ptsd-mental-health

Kyrylo Marsak, Figure Skating
Anxiety, emotional strain of war

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ukraines-only-figure-skater-channels-110255123.html

Ukrainian figure skater Kyrylo Marsak was exhausted last summer as he trained for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics. Drained, anxious and often unable to sleep, the 21-year-old could not stop thinking about his family back in Ukraine: His father is in the army on the front lines and his mother is....