🤝 Reach out, even when it’s hard. 🤝 Mental illness and injuries can make someone feel isolated, like no one understands, and no one cares. A simple message, phone call, or text saying “I’m thinking of you” can make a huge difference. Even if they don’t respond right away, knowing you’re there can help ease the loneliness. Don’t wait for them to ask for help—sometimes, that's more than they can do. Make the first move -- and keep making them. 💬 You can say: “I know you're hurting. I care, and I'm here." #BreakTheIsolation #ReachOut #SupportEachOther #MentalHealthMatters

🌟 BHC January Outreach Events are live! Join us for support groups & Lunch & Learns—topics & links are now available! 📅 Register: batemanhornecenter.org/event… ✉️ Subscribe for updates: batemanhornecenter.org/outre… #MECFS #Fibromyalgia #LongCovid #BreakTheIsolation

Call for worldwide actions 1-10 Oct! #BreakTheIsolation 💢 On October 9th, A. Öcalan had to leave Syria due to pressure from the US, Turkey, and Israel. That day marked the start of the orchestrated plot that led to his kidnapping in Kenya. ocalanvigil.net/2024/09/02/c…

We have excellent online events planned for you and your loved ones this month. 📌Please note the support group date changes! ➡️Register in advance batemanhornecenter.org/event… #pwME #fibromyalgia #LongCOVID #supportgroup #myalgicencephalomyelitis #breaktheisolation

Join the Lunch & Learn THURS, Oct 20, for a brief presentation about "Caring for Brain Fatigue," followed by breakout rooms. 10:30 am PT / 11:30 am MT / 1:30 pm ET 👉Register: bit.ly/3Tppx4I #MECFS #fibromyalgia #LongCOVID #breaktheisolation #pwME #spoonies

BHC invites you to join the next support group on Tues, Sept 20 to discuss managing difficult family members/matters. Noon PT / 1 pm MT / 3 pm ET 👉bit.ly/3S99mIm #MECFS #fibromyalgia #LongCOVID #BreaktheIsolation #supportgroup #pwME #spoonies #fibrowarriors

Join the Lunch & Learn THURS, Sept 15 for a brief presentation about "Supportive Tools for Pain and Energy," followed by breakout rooms. 10:30 am PT / 11:30 am MT / 1:30 pm ET 👉Register: bit.ly/3eDvnAp #MECFS #fibromyalgia #LongCOVID #breaktheisolation #pwME #spoonies

BHC invites you to join the next support group on Tues, Sept 13 to discuss ROLE CHANGES w/ CAREGIVERS/LOVED ONES. Noon PT / 1 pm MT / 3 pm ET 👉bit.ly/3KS7n8S #MECFS #FM #LongCOVID #BreaktheIsolation #supportgroup #chronicillnesscommunity #pwME #spoonies #fibrowarriors

🔎 We're looking for people affected by any of these #rarediseases that would like to connect with others living with the same condition. Interested? Send us an email at info@rareconnect.org or visit: rareconnect.org/en/community… Share this image and help us #BreakTheIsolation!

🔎 Do you know someone living with #NecrobioticXanthogranuloma who would like to connect with another family affected by this #raredisease? Interested? Send us an email at info@rareconnect.org or visit: INFO 👉 rareconnect.org/en/community… #BreakTheIsolation

Join the Lunch & Learn THURS, Aug 18 for a brief presentation about "Living with Hope As Your Guide," followed by breakout rooms. 10:30 am PT / 11:30 am MT / 1:30 pm ET bit.ly/3dzqEPI #MECFS #FM #LongCOVID #breaktheisolation #pwME #spoonies

BHC invites you to join the next support group on Tues, Aug 16 to discuss finding peace and acceptance. Noon PT / 1 pm MT / 3 pm ET Register: bit.ly/3QkrQ7Y #MECFS #FM #LongCOVID #BreaktheIsolation #supportgroup #chronicillnesscommunity #pwME #spoonies

🔎 Do you know someone living with #GuanidinoacetateMethyltransferaseDeficiency #GAMT who would like to connect with another family affected by this #raredisease? Interested? Send us an email at info@rareconnect.org or visit: INFO 👉 rareconnect.org/en/community… #BreakTheIsolation

🔎 Do you know someone living with #RubinsteinTaybiSyndrome #EP300related who would like to connect with another family affected by this #raredisease? Interested? Send us an email at info@rareconnect.org or visit: INFO 👉 rareconnect.org/en/community… #BreakTheIsolation

BHC invites you to join the next support group on Tues, Aug 9 to discuss grief and ambiguous loss. Noon PT / 1 pm MT / 3 pm ET Register: bit.ly/3Q1I8CM #MECFS #FM #LongCOVID #BreaktheIsolation #supportgroup #chronicillnesscommunity #pwME #spoonies

🔎 We're looking for people affected by any of these #rarediseases that would like to connect with others living with the same condition. Interested? Send us an email at info@rareconnect.org or visit: rareconnect.org/en/community… Share this image and help us #BreakTheIsolation!

🔎 Do you know someone living with 3q27.3q29 #microdeletion who would like to connect with another family affected by this #raredisease? INFO 👉rareconnect.org/en/posts/b4c… #BreakTheIsolation

Join our next support group Tues, July 19th for a discussion about #GRIEF, and #AMBIGUOUSLOSS. BHC support groups are led by Meredith Mehner, LCSW. 11 am PT / 1 pm MT / 3 pm ET bit.ly/3cgTrYG #BreaktheIsolation #MECFS #FM #LongCOVID #chronicillnesscommunity #chronicpain

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter, BHC Connect, to receive a personal message on trending topics, early access to educational content, support resources, and information on upcoming events. Click here: batemanhornecenter.org/outre… #MECFS #FM #LongCOVID #BreaktheIsolation #spoonie

TOMORROW: Join our support group on TUESDAY, June 21st for a discussion about Finding Clarity Around What You Need and How to Access it or Ask for Help. 12 PT/ 1 MT/ 2 CT/ 3 ET Register: bit.ly/3n4ZBxo #BreaktheIsolation #MECFS #FM #LongCOVID #Dysautonomia #PVS