Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority

09/08/2026

🚨🧰 National Preparedness Month: Build Your Emergency Kit! 🧰🚨

Emergencies can happen when we least expect them. This September, take time to prepare by creating or updating your emergency kit with essential supplies.

✅ Water and non-perishable food
✅ Flashlights and extra batteries
✅ First aid supplies
✅ Prescription medications
✅ Important documents and emergency contact information

Building an emergency kit doesn't have to be expensive. Watch for sales at grocery stores, discount retailers, and thrift stores to gradually collect the items your household may need.

At Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority, we recognize that being prepared can help reduce stress and uncertainty during emergencies. Taking small steps today can help you and your loved ones stay safe and resilient tomorrow.

Learn more preparedness tips at www.ready.gov

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09/08/2026

💜 Su***de Prevention Walk at Lunch 💜

Take a Walk. Make a Difference. Show Your Support!

Join us on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. for our Su***de Prevention Walk at Lunch as we come together to raise awareness, show support, and remind those around us that they are never alone.

Participating is easy—and you can make it your own!

🚶 Walk Your Way

Take a walk during your lunch break, whether it's around your workplace, neighborhood, or favorite walking route.

📸 Snap a photo!
Take a picture of yourself while you're out walking and send it to Kym Fries at [email protected].

💜 Walking at Region 1?

Join us at 4110 Avenue D, Scottsbluff, and make it a lunch outing!

After your walk, enjoy great food and drinks from local food trucks including Lemon Love, La Delicia, Bluffs BBQ, and Sancho Corn, all proudly supporting Su***de Prevention Awareness. Vendors will be available before, during, and after the event while helping us support Su***de Prevention awareness.

🎉 And there’s a little extra motivation! Everyone who submits a photo will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate!

Thank you for helping raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those impacted by su***de. Whether you walk with coworkers, friends, family, or on your own, your participation helps send a powerful message of hope and support.
Lace up your shoes, take a walk, enjoy some lunch, and help us take steps toward hope, healing, and su***de prevention. 💜

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09/08/2026

💚 988 Day💚

September 8 is 988 Day, a national day of awareness dedicated to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and the message that help is always available.

This Su***de Prevention Month, take a moment to save 988 in your phone and share it with family and friends. Whether someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, concerns about substance use, or simply needs someone to talk to, trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

📞 Call or Text 988 💬 Free and confidential support 🕒 Available 24/7 ❤️ Help for yourself or someone you care about

At Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority, we believe that hope, connection, and support can make all the difference. No one should have to face life's challenges alone.

One call. One text. One conversation can make a difference.

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09/07/2026

💚📱💚 988: Help Is Just Three Digits Away 💚📱💚

Life can be overwhelming at times, but you don't have to face it alone.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing:
💚 Mental health challenges
💚 Emotional distress
💚 Substance use concerns
💚 Thoughts of su***de
💚 Worry about a loved one who may need support

By calling or texting 988, you'll connect with trained crisis counselors who are ready to listen, provide support, and help connect you with resources.

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you're facing a crisis or simply need someone to talk to, support is available.

🤝 Save the number. 📱 Share it with friends and family. 💚 Help spread awareness that help and hope are only three digits away.

Call or Text 988 anytime.

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09/07/2026

09/06/2026

📚💜 Read a Book Day | Recovery Month & Su***de Prevention Month 💜📚

Today, on Read a Book Day, take a moment to slow down, open a book, and invest in your well-being. Reading can provide comfort, reduce stress, inspire hope, and remind us that we are not alone in our struggles.

As we observe National Recovery Month and Su***de Prevention Month, we recognize the importance of connection, support, and stories of resilience. Whether it's a recovery memoir, a mental wellness guide, an uplifting novel, or a favorite childhood book, reading can be a healthy way to practice self-care and explore new perspectives.

💜 Recovery is possible. 💜 Hope is powerful. 💜 Every story matters, including yours.
If you or someone you know is struggling, reaching out for support is a sign of strength.

Together, we can create a community where hope, healing, and recovery thrive.

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09/05/2026

🍕💚 Happy National Cheese Pizza Day! 💚🍕

Did you know that sharing a meal can be a great way to build connections, reduce feelings of isolation, and support overall mental wellness? Sometimes recovery and self-care can be found in life's simple moments, like enjoying a slice of pizza with friends, family, coworkers, or members of your support network.

At Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority, we know that recovery is about more than services and supports. It's also about connection, community, and creating opportunities to celebrate progress along the way.

So today, grab a slice of cheese pizza, connect with someone who makes you smile, and remember that every step forward in recovery is worth celebrating. 🍕✨

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