As Journey Health System (JHS) welcomes May, its affiliates are coming together to recognize National Mental Health Awareness Month.

Their theme this year, “There is help, There is hope.” serves as a reminder of the important link between mental health and overall wellbeing, company officials said.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in four adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition.

Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford and spanning 23 counties across Pennsylvania, provides behavioral healthcare.

Through its network of affiliates — including Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS), Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS), Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH), Dickinson Center Inc. (DCI), Forest Warren Mental Wellness Association (FWMWA) and Stairways Behavioral Health (SBH) — the entire team addresses the complex needs of those grappling with mental illness and substance use disorders. “Journey Health System and our affiliate partners share a common mission of providing effective behavioral health treatments, compassionate care, education and essential services,” stated Guy Signor, president and CEO. “However, it takes many individuals, organizations and communities to come together to address the stigma surrounding mental illness and to promote understanding, empathy and support for those affected.”

Now more than ever, JHS and its affiliates urge individuals to “Mind Your Health” — for yourself, your loved ones and your communities. If you or someone you know struggles with mental health concerns, take the first step. Talk to someone about your feelings — a primary care physician, a psychiatrist/therapist, a counselor, a teacher, a parent, a sibling, a spouse, a friend or a co-worker.

And, remember, the 988 crisis lifeline is always available.

For more information about Journey Health System and its affiliates’ programs, visit journeyhealth. org.