Holiday Support: Lifesaving Resources and Connection with Dr. Damaris Maria Grossman

Amid the holiday cheer, could a simple text save a life? Join Dr. Damaris Maria Grossman on the Mindfully Integrative Show as she tackles some of the most pressing and sensitive issues affecting our communities today. From child abuse to elder dependency, suicide prevention to substance abuse, and domestic violence to poison control, Dr. Grossman provides a comprehensive overview and shares valuable resources, including hotlines and emergency contacts, to help those in need. With the festive season often being a challenging time for many, Dr. Grossman emphasizes the importance of reaching out and offering support to those who may be silently struggling.

Dr. Grossman also highlights the vital services provided by the Vet for Warriors hotline, ensuring our veterans have access to necessary support. As we approach the new year, she reminds us that even the smallest gestures can have a profound impact on someone's life. All the crucial information shared in this episode is readily available online and in the show notes, making it easier for listeners to access and spread awareness. Tune in for a heartfelt message of hope and the power of connection, and take a moment to check in on those around you during this holiday season.

Transcript

Speaker 0: 0:23

Hi, how are you? This is Dr Damaris Maria Grossman and this is the Mindfully Integrative Show. Today I'm just kind of doing a small public health awareness and to wish everyone happy holidays and happy new year. But on a serious note, I'd like to alsoline information for those in need of information on child abuse. Unfortunately these are hard subjects, but elder dependency, suicide prevention, substance abuse and opioid use, domestic violence and poison control. Violence and poison control and one of my dear groups that I care about is the Vet for Warriors and it's a hotline for those veterans that need assistance. So the Maine Crisis Text Hotline is 741-741. And those that are in substance abuse need you can dial 2-1-1. And obviously if it's an emergency you would call 9 would call 911.

Speaker 0: 1:27

But I do think that during the holidays there are a lot of those that are struggling and that may need a little bit more support, or maybe even just a text message or hello, or you may know that they may need a hi, how's it going? Have you been? Even something as small as that could be someone and you could save their life. So I just wanted to, you know, just kind of put that out there. You know, there's someone in your life that may have a story or a moment or just need a little smile. So I hope you guys have a good rest of your week and a good near year, if I don't get to touch base with you, and of course, all of this information will be online and on the show notes and available. Thanks again and you guys have a blessed day.