2025 Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is October 5-11, and World Mental Health Day is October 10.
Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions – including friends, family, and coworkers who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves. One in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health condition each year. Yet only 53.9% of U.S adults with mental illness received treatment in 2023. These aren’t just numbers — they’re our neighbors, coworkers, friends and family. Everyone deserves a support system and access to the resources they need to thrive.
Mental health treatment works. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are many ways to get help:
- Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988
- Call or text NYC 988 to speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat with a professional and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365, from your phone, tablet, or computer
- Call the NAMI-NYC Helpline at 212-684-3264 or email [email protected]. NAMI also offers support groups and classes.
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
- Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press 1 or text to 838255; Use Veterans Crisis Chat on the web
- Disaster Distress Help Line: Call or text 1-800-985-5990
- All S:US staff and household members can access a mental health professional through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Call 1-800-252-4555 or log in at www.theEAP.com.
Mental health is not just a personal concern; it’s a shared responsibility. Supporting mental health strengthens families, workplaces, and communities. When we prioritize mental well-being, we build resilience and cultivate a society where everyone can thrive.
