Fall 2022
Care and Support
PROGRAM
12,765 CARE AND SUPPORT CALLS
2022 has been a year of incredible growth for the FirstLink Care and Support Program. By the time August came along, we had already matched last year’s number for total calls made, and as of September, we had made 12,765 Care and Support calls. Another statistic that has seen great improvement this year is the number of caring cards sent. In 2021, we sent an average of 91 caring cards per month. In 2022, we have sent an average of 179 caring cards per month! We want to stress that anybody can call FirstLink at 211 to sign themselves up to be contacted through the Care and Support Program. You are not required to go to the hospital or see a doctor before signing up. Anyone having mental health concerns, whether that be anxiety, depression, substance use, or suicidal ideation, is welcome and encouraged to receive care and support.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I needed this today. I feel like a weight is starting to be lifted off my shoulders. You gave me hope when I needed it.
179 OVER
CALLING CARDS
These calls make my day because it shows me that someone cares.