Today, we sat down with Patrice McDowell-Brown, MBA and Executive Director of the Preston Brown Foundation, Inc. In June 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrice became certified, by the National Council of Behavioral Health, as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor. Her passion for mental wellness and love of sports drive the foundation's mission. In our conversation, we learn about her son Preston’s mental health journey, the founding of the Preston Brown Foundation, and some of the amazing work they are doing in the community. We hope you enjoy!
Websites
1N5.org
Preston Brown Foundation
Psychology Today - Find a Therapist
MindPeace Search for Provider (Cincinnati area specific)
CDC Stats on Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Find 1N5 on social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/1N5.org.stopthestigma/
Instagram: @1n5.org.stopthestigma
Twitter: https://twitter.com/1N5_org
Find Preston Brown Foundation on social media:
Instagram: @pb_2foundation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrestonBrownNFL
Twitter: @pb_2foundation
National Resources: You don’t have to be in a crisis to talk with someone.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1- 800-273-TALK (8255)
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message. Crisis Counselors bring texters “from a hot moment to a cool calm” using techniques in empathetic listening. Once they’ve built rapport and trust, explored the issues, and established the texter’s goal, they collaboratively problem-solve to help the texter come up with a plan to stay safe. Texting in will not appear on your bill if you have AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your cell phone carrier.