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Between a global pandemic and civil unrest, what's happening in the world around us can take a toll on one's mind.
That's why Mental Health Connection of Tarrant County is launching Recognize & Rise, a multi-year initiative meant to increase awareness about trauma and stress, offer resources, and help the community heal.
“This is a natural extension of the work that Mental Health Connection has been doing for the past two decades to create a healthier, more trauma-informed and trauma-resilient community,” Bennie Medlin, Mental Health Connection board chair and director of Tarrant County Juvenile Services, said in a statement. “By building awareness and understanding, Recognize & Rise will help us develop a stronger foundation of support for all who have experienced the impact of trauma in their lives.”
According to NationalCouncil.org, more than 223 million people — that's 70 percent of adults — in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives.
With the mantra — “trauma affects us all” — Recognize & Rise will feature a website, blog, and Facebook page, as well as media relations, marketing, and advertising efforts, to showcase the work of local organizations and discuss trauma-related topics with Mental Health Connection member agencies.
More than 100 local mental health agencies, education and health systems, government leaders, and individuals are supporting the initiative, with funding coming from donors like The Morris Foundation.
More information is available at recognizeandrise.org.
