05/02/2026
May is . Sending love and support from A Safe Space Mental Health Counseling and Wellness. 💚🌿
💚 Mental health conditions are medical conditions, and people living with them are more than their diagnosis. This , let’s lead with understanding. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health.
💚 If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
💚 To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov.
💚 To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).
Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning. Serious mental illness can substantially interfere with major life activities, including work, school, relationships, and self-care. Economic instability, housing insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare can increase stress and worsen mental health conditions. Chronic stress related to financial hardship or unstable housing can contribute to the development or worsening of serious mental illness. Early support, including access to stable housing, employment assistance, healthcare, and community programs, improves long-term stability and well-being.
When people feel respected and understood, they are more likely to seek care and remain connected to services.
💚 Serious mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression are medical conditions, not personal failures. Learning helps increase understanding. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone.
💚 Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness starts with understanding. Learning about mental health conditions can help you respond with empathy and confidence. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/serious-mental-illness/managing-life.
💚 Mental health conditions can affect anyone. Compassion, understanding, and access to care can make a meaningful difference. There is treatment available: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/locators/esmi.
💚 More than 1 in 4 adults with serious mental health conditions also experiences a substance use issue. These two are often part of the same story. Whole-person care addresses both. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/co-occurring-disorders.
has been observed since 1949. For more than 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has joined that tradition every May, raising awareness, sharing resources, and supporting the individuals and communities who need it most. Follow SAMHSA for more information, resources, and support!
🔗https://988lifeline.org/
🔗https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support
🔗http://findtreatment.gov/
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from local mental health counseling, further resources, or referrals, please don't hesitate to reach out!
A Safe Space Mental Health Counseling and Wellness is currently accepting new clients in person in Daytona Beach, FL, as well as virtually across the state of Florida. Call or text for a free consultation today! 🧠🌱
🪻 Lisa Ellis, M.A., LMHC
📞 (407)391-5917
📍 In-person: Daytona Beach | Virtual: Florida
