Mental health is an important part of your overall well-being. Anyone can suffer from mental health problems or mental illness.

Even high levels of stress due to work, family or illness can make someone feel depressed or anxious. Sometimes the problems in your life are too much to handle. Sometimes you may need professional help

Whether you just need someone to talk to, or feel you have a serious mental health problem, please call for help. There are mental health resources in our community, even for people without insurance.

General mental health assistance: Mental Health America, 276-3122, www.mhawisconsin.org. Provides assistance including free mental health screenings, support groups and information on mental illness.

Parenting support: Parent Helpline, 671-0566, www.theparentingnetwork.org Confidential phone counseling, resources and referrals for parents/guardians needing help with children. Assistance available 24-hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week.

Community Information Line: IMPACT, call 2-1-1 or 773-0211, www.impactinc.org. 24-hour hotline for help with alcohol and drug abuse, family, health, mental and social services.