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We’re throwing it back on this #TBT to #NatCon17! We’re excited to host #NatCon18 in Washington D.C. in just a few days, and there’s still time for you to attend! Click the link in our bio to register today and #BeHeard! #BH365 #Unite4BH #BeTheDifference

You have the power to take charge of your whole health! With peer-led WHAM training, you'll learn how to create a healthier lifestyle for yourself that sparks real, lasting results. Learn how you can get trained in this vital program by clicking the link in our bio! #MyWholeHealth #BH365 #Unite4BH

We appreciate everyone who came out for our two congressional briefings today on preventing suicide and improving mental health in our older adults. This critical issue deserves our full attention, and it starts with allowing marriage and family therapists and licensed mental health counselors to be reimbursed through Medicare to meet the needs of our elderly. #Unite4BH

We're proud to announce the recipients of the #NatCon18 Awards of Excellence! Congratulations to all of you for your unmatched passion and dedication to improving mental health and addiction services in our world.
Click the link in our bio for the full list of this year’s winners. #BH365 #Unite4BH #BeTheDifference

Thanks to everyone who came out for our congressional staff briefing on the importance of integrated care sponsored by Senators Chris Murphy and Debbie Stabenow. #BH365 #Unite4BH

Watch out service providers and meet the newly certified WHAM facilitators. Honestly you have to keep us separated if constant #enjoyment and #laughter get under your skin. We are the #lightbringers the very human example of what happens when you decide to make a lifestyle change and #putinthework #behaviorchangeexpert #unite4bh #mywholehealth #bh365 #wham #recovery #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #womenjustwannahavefun #choochoo🚂#notageorgemichaelshoutout 😁

What could be better than learning WHAM with friends? Learning it from THE guru himself of course, Larry Fricks. #wholehealth #powerofpeers #peersupport #resiliency #mentalwellness #bh365 #wham #mywholehealth #unite4bh #natcon #samhsa #hrsa

"It will take all of us — together — to reach out to people with mental health and substance use challenges and strengthen their bonds with their communities." - National Council CEO Linda Rosenberg
Use the link in our bio to learn how you can #BeTheDifference with Mental Health First Aid.

Pictures LIE.
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#TimeHop showed me a post I made one year ago. I had to post it again today because the message needs to be re-shared. Not to mention .. here we are 365 days later and with my new personal battle going on...my own words hit home in a totally new way. (Post from Last Year 👇🏼👇🏼)
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Which smile is real and which is fake?
In which pic was I holding back tears?
Which one was I having a horrible day?
Which one was I in horrible pain?
Which one was I having an amazing day?
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Hard to tell ... isn't it?
Bet your guess would be wrong!
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The truth is ... we assume things about people but most of us never REALLY know. A smile may be genuine but it also may be a big cover up.
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It can be easy to "fake a smile" when needed .. but stopping negative thoughts that sometimes play over and over in our minds .. that is HARD to control.
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I bet if you typed the hashtag #Motivation ... in one scroll you would find dozens of posts telling you that you are in charge of your thoughts.
Sounds so simple, right?
But the reality is ... it's not.
I wish it could be as easy as telling yourself "think happy" .. and boom .. happy thoughts.
I wish it could be as easy as it is to "fake that smile" when needed.
But the reality is ...our mind is VERY powerful and can take over sometimes no matter how hard we try. Our brain goes into auto pilot and before we know it one negative thought leads to two and then ten.
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I heard some encouraging words in a podcast I listened to last night and really felt led to share.
The main message was .. "As you think in your heart ... so you are."
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Basically .. the thoughts you allow to linger in your mind can and will take root into your heart. In order to prevent that WE MUST take captive the thoughts that are ruling our lives. We must guard our hearts from these thoughts.
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But how?!
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God never said life would be easy. But he doesn't want our minds to run rampant with negativity. When negative thoughts come about try your best to immediately shift them to SOMETHING positive. ANYTHING. Then repeat to yourself .. If GOD be for me who dare be against me!
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We've got this!! PUSH OUT THE NEGATIVE in our mind before it settles in our hearts ♥️

Don’t let your thoughts endanger your happiness. A positive attitude is the first step towards a strength-based life in recovery. Learn more with WHAM using the link in our bio. #BH365 #MyWholeHealth #Unite4BH

BerrienMentalHealth

From all of us at #riverwoodcenter & North Star, as part of @berrienmentalhealth - have a great start to the holida… https://t.co/kEDhZeLtiu
about 5 months ago

We partner with children, families and adults in their journey toward recovering from behavioral health and substance use challenges and help individuals with intellectual disabilities adapt to community living.

Please call or walk in to visit our offices at Riverwood Center, NorthStar Center, "1613," the Scottdale Home, Courthouse, or Niles locations | Bldng. II Administration is closed to the public / by appointment only

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