Today, we sat down with Autumn Kessler, Miss Portsmouth Ohio, to talk about her childhood and her mental health journey, why she shifted her platform focus to Children’s Mental Health in 2020, her program “Whole Child. Whole Health”, and discuss her role with Ohio Guidestone as a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist. We hope you enjoy!
Websites
1N5.org
Autumn Kessler
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 Autumn Kessler on social media:
Instagram: @missportsmouth
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MissPortsmouth2020AutumnKessler
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissAutumnal
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.