You’re Not Alone

You’re Not Alone

Who wants to have a lively discussion about depression?  No? This isn’t surprising.  Despite the fact that 1 in every 20 individuals over the age of 12 has experienced depressive symptoms, it is not often a topic of conversation. A survey by the Centers for Disease...
It’s Not Too Late to Seek Help

It’s Not Too Late to Seek Help

The Burnett County Behavioral Health Department would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that help for suicidal thoughts/depression is available. Asking family, friends, and loved ones about suicidal thoughts/depression, although difficult, is strongly...
The Long Journey Ahead

The Long Journey Ahead

National Recovery Month is held every September to educate people that substance use treatment and mental health services can help those with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders to be able to live a healthy and rewarding life. It helps reinforce the...
Hunger Action Month

Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign to mobilize the public to take action against hunger. There are four ways to take action during Hunger Action Month: Donate to your local food shelf either in the form of donated food or money to help the food...