Rural Americans are known for their strong work ethic and determination, but mental illness is a growing challenge in these communities. Compared to urban areas, rural residents face higher rates of depression and suicide—64–68% higher in some cases. Contributing stressors include a struggling agricultural economy, financial instability, and social isolation. Check out their website to learn more or call
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The Arkansas Crisis Center is your statewide ally in mental health emergencies. Operating 24/7, it offers both phone and text-based lifelines (via 988), immediate crisis counseling, resource linkage, and community education. Their training programs further extend their impact by empowering individuals to recognize and respond to crisis—making help accessible, inclusive, and grounded in empathy and action.

Missouri Suicide Prevention Network (MSPN) works to coordinate and implement the Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan, aligning with the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. MSPN supports evidence-based practices, community-led efforts, and a data-driven approach to reduce stigma, promote mental health, and prevent suicide. Their work emphasizes collaboration, lived experience, and improving access to care across Missouri.

Caregiver burnout or caregiver fatigue refers to mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion developed as a result of the responsibilities of supporting and caring for another individual.

As humans, we tend to avoid feeling our heavy and overwhelming emotions. These emotions can often translate into body tension and pain. Yoga helps to relieve that pain and tension as well as connect those sensations to unwanted thought patterns and overwhelm.

A Lovely Pause is a non-profit that offers community education, peer support, coping skills, and financial assistance to people living with trauma and trauma-related disorders.