 Friday, September 6, 2024
988 Day is Sunday: No judgment. Just help.
 Sunday, Sept. 8, marks the kickoff a new tradition: 988 Day.
9/8 aims to bring attention to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support, with each year focusing on a different theme. The 2024 theme is “No Judgment. Just Help.”
The special day highlights how communities, organizations and people supporting mental health are creating positive buzz around 988 in their own fun and creative ways as a method of raising awareness of 988 across the United States.
If you need inspiration for what you can do on 988 Day, check out some of ways you can get involved on the 988 Day Ideas webpage.
If you or someone you know needs help, please visit our suicide prevention website for more information and resources.
September is National Preparedness Month
 September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind residents that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families, and their communities safe.
Residents can take steps to prepare for emergencies and disasters ahead of time::
Make a plan
- Whether it’s at home or work, develop an emergency plan involving each person so you’ll know how and where to meet, how to contact each other and what to do in different situations, and include instructions on how to safely turn off electricity, gas and water.
Stock up on emergency items
- Gather enough essentials for at least 72 hours and include items such as necessary medicines, water, nonperishable food, a manual can opener, a flashlight, first aid items, spare clothing, phone chargers, a battery-operated radio and extra batteries.
Make a kit now — before an emergency
- Store stock-piled emergency supplies in one location, preferably in air-tight storage. Evacuations may happen at a moment’s notice, so it’s important to have all items prepared. Make sure each member of the household or work location knows where the emergency preparedness kit will be stored.
Take your emergency planning on the go
- Whether short- or long-distance traveling, it’s always a good idea to make a similar preparedness kit to store in a vehicle. Include items like jumper cables, flashlights, extra batteries, first aid items, necessary medicines, nonperishable food, water, a battery-operated radio, cell phone chargers, an ice scraper, spare clothing, flares and blankets.
Stay informed
- Residents can stay informed of emergency situations in their area by signing up for LENSAlert, the Louisville Emergency Notification System. Residents can also create a safety profile through Smart911 to make first responders aware of important information that can help Police, Fire and EMS respond quickly in an emergency.
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is among the many agencies partnering with the Louisville Free Public Library to offer Emergency Preparedness Week, a week of educational workshops to teach residents how to prepare, protect, and recover from unexpected emergencies. Workshops will be held Monday, Sept. 9 – Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, (502) 574-1795.
Monday, September 9
- 10 a.m.: Senior Preparedness with Office of Aging and Disabled Citizens
- 6:30 p.m.: Legal Documents with Jefferson County Public Law Library
Tuesday, September 10
- 6:30 p.m.: Stop the Bleed with Louisville Metro Emergency Services
Wednesday, September 11
- 6:30 p.m.: Pet Pre-Paw-edness with Louisville Metro Animal Services
Thursday, September 12
- 6:30 p.m.: Narcan and Hands-Only CPR with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and Emergency Services
Friday, September 13
- 1 p.m.: Disaster Preparedness with Louisville Metro Emergency Services
Saturday, September 14
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Information Fair with vendors and hands-on learning
To learn about establishing an emergency plan, please visit our Emergency Preparedness website or www.Ready.gov, an official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Grab your walking shoes
for NAMI Louisville's Mental Health Walk
 NAMI Louisville is proud to announce the return of the Step Forward for Mental Health Walk 2024 that will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Harbor Lawn, Waterfront Park, 301 E. River Road.
This event aims to unite our community while raising awareness about the significant mental health crisis affecting us all. You can register as a team or come to enjoy the festivities. Vendors, music, and your furry companions are all welcome to participate in the walk.
For more information, please call (502) 588-2008 or visit NamiLouisville.org. You can also email NamiLou@NamiLouisville.org.
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Learn how you can help someone
move through stages of grief
 No matter what loss you've experienced, there is no correct or incorrect method of grieving. However, by familiarizing yourself with the different types and stages of grief, you can discover more constructive ways to manage your emotions. Our Moving Through the Grief Training that will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Antioch Baptist Church, 3315 Dixie Highway, will help you help someone move through the grieving process.
Trauma Resilient Communities Project Manager Nannette Dix will lead the discussion on how to understand grief reactions, communication skills, cultural sensitivity, self-care, support techniques, professional boundaries, and continuing education.
To register, please contact, Jackie Love at Jackie.Love@louisvilleky.gov
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