The Family Center

TODAY is #GAGIVES on Giving Tuesday day! Please make a donation to the programs of The Family Center! https://www.gagives.org/organ/The-Family-Center-Of-Columbus Your gift can make the difference in the life of a child or family!!!

Happy holidays from Family Counseling of Columbus! Some of the counselors got together to provide tips on navigating the stress of in-laws and family members during the holiday season. At the end of the video, we also provided some tips for those who have recently lost a loved one, or cannot be with their loved ones during the holiday season. Stay safe and happy holidays! https://youtu.be/eGOQsmjfHgw

If you’re having a hard time because you won’t be able to experience your typical traditions with family and friends, travel to your hometown or can’t afford to buy all the gifts on your holiday lists, speak up and share your disappointment. While you’re voicing your frustrations, you’re also opening the door for others to share their thoughts and feelings, which creates a circle of support and understanding

In addition to mental health counseling, Family Counseling of Columbus also has a Certified Financial Counselor that offers budget planning, credit/debt counseling, renters counseling, bankruptcy education and more. In this presentation, our financial counselor offers some helpful tips on how to make the best financial decisions during the holiday season.

Make sure you are using and talking to a non-profit, like our Consumer Credit Counseling program, to help you with settling your debt. https://komonews.com//the-pitfalls-of-using-a-for-profit-d

Please join us for our Virtual Ray of Hope event!

Reset and engage in self-care. Finding ways to decompress and relax are critical to your mental health. Whether it's a nap, reading, or calling a friend, take a break from the usual grind. Need help with figuring out what to do? Just do one of these 31 things to boost your mental health. www.mhanational.org/31-tips-boost-your-mental-health

Looking to buy a new house? Want to pay off your credit cards? Need to save more money each month? Here are some helpful resources to help you and your family as you make life’s important financial decisions. https://thefamilyctr.org/cccs-resources/

"Mental health conditions aren’t planned. They aren’t easy. They aren’t simple. But they are treatable. The sooner someone gets help, the sooner they can flourish." https://bit.ly/2ZpO53U

Ask an Expert: I'm desperate for help and drowning in debt, what options do I have? - NFCC https://bit.ly/2Fb0d2a

We’re Basically All Struggling With Mental Health Right NowLet’s Normalize It. https://bit.ly/3hmP7nr

New Raffle Prized added to our virtual Ray of Hope event next Thursday. It is not too late to get your ticket! For your chance to win get your Raffle Tickets at TheFamilyCtr.org/Event

Unsure of whether you should meet with a credit counselor? We understand that you may be nervous to set a meeting. We've provided some Frequently Asked Questions to help you better understand what credit counseling is all about. https://thefamilyctr.org//consumer-credit-counseling-/faq/

Coping with anxiety and depression at work? You are not alone. If you need to see a Mental Health Professional please contact us at 706-327-3238. https://www.forbes.com//how-to-cope-at-work-when-anxiety/

Although we won’t be able to join together in person this year, we are still planning a fun fundraiser with a virtual Ray of Hope event on Thursday, October 22 ...at 6:00. Tickets are $50 and include one (1) entry in the Raffle, delivery or pickup of a bottle of wine and a snack size charcuterie box (a gourmet assortment of locally sourced fruits, meats and cheeses) and the link to tune-in via YouTube or Facebook to learn about the critical work of The Family Center. TheFamilyCtr.org/events

Today is World Mental Health Day. We all have mental health challenges and if you are struggling right now, know that You Are Not Alone. We are here to help. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW

Families and Schools is not just CAFE. We offer two different program options for your community or school. We are dedicated to the success of the children in our community and work to bring families closer together to ensure that success. We provide needed resources to parents by working with community partners and offering referrals to families in need. We build a sense of community through the programs by encouraging relationships to be built among the participants to ensure social networks are formed. It takes a village to raise a child, Families and Schools is dedicated to being a building block for that village. Contact us to bring one of our Family Engagement Programs to your school or community.

Having a mental illness can make it challenging to live everyday life and maintain recovery. Let’s look at some of the ways mental illness can impact lives and how the impact can ripple out. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a mental illness each year, while 1 in 6 youth (between 6-17 years old) experience a mental health disorder each year. Although mental illnesses are prevalent, there is a lack of education and awareness which leads to increased stigma around Mental Illness and to fewer people seeking the help or treatment they need. This week we will be focusing on different Mental Illnesses or topic each day to... spread awareness #MIAW #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

Thank you to Gameday For Heroes for donating a Bourbon Basket for our virtual Ray of Hope Raffle. For your chance to win get your Raffle Tickets at TheFamilyCtr.org/Events To find out more about the great work Gameday for Heroes does for Veterans visit www.gamedayforheroes.org/