May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Families Find Hope
Mental health issues affect a person’s entire community and often show up at the dinner table or other family gatherings. Family dynamics can change in ways that can feel scary. For example, family members may see a loved one who is depressed experience:
- Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood.
- Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism.
- Feelings of irritability, frustration, or restlessness.
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or activities.
- Decreased energy, fatigue or feeling slowed down.
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
- Difficulty sleeping, waking early in the morning, or oversleeping.
- Changes in appetite or unexplained weight changes.
- Physical aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not have a clear physical cause and do not go away with treatment.
- Thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts.
Seven Counties can help in times of crisis
Our crisis intervention counselors are available to walk alongside you with care, understanding, and unwavering support. We help with:
- Someone to talk to.
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
- Emotional or behavioral outbursts.
- Feeling unsafe or overwhelmed.
- Substance use-related mental health issues.
- Urgent family or youth behavioral concerns.
In September 2025, Seven Counties rolled out two mobile health units that bring immediate behavioral health care to people in crisis. The units, part of Seven Counties’ mobile crisis team, are staffed with licensed behavioral health providers and peer specialists and are equipped to provide services on the spot where they are needed. They also carry medication lockboxes, gun locks, and naloxone. To request a mobile response, call 502-589-4313.
Closely tied to the mobile health unit launch, Seven Counties Services expanded mobile crisis response and prevention services, allowing clinicians to respond discreetly to crises, provide short‑term stabilization in the community, and connect individuals to longer‑term services.
If you or your family member need help right away, you can walk into any of our clinic locations during business hours – no appointment needed. Once you arrive, our team will listen, assess your needs, and provide immediate support to help you feel safe and calm.
Check in with family members
Just as you plan various family activities, take time to check in with each other in meaningful ways. When we really listen and pay close attention to each other, we foster a sense of wellbeing and emotional safety among those we care about the most. If your family needs help along the way, contact us:
- Mental health services & support for substance use disorders (502) 589‑1100.
- If you are in crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7.
- Schedule an appointment.
Reviewed by: Kayti Michel, Unit Manager, Bullitt County
