Today, we sat down and talked with Samantha Joy, a rape crisis counselor, suicide prevention advocate, and dog mom to rescue, Milo, and Medical Alert Service Dog, BROOKS. She lives with complex PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety with severe panic attacks and agoraphobia. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, incest, and suicide, Sam shares her story to help protect children and end the stigma. Sam talks about her mental health journey, what treatment has looked like for her, and how her dogs have helped in her recovery. We hope you enjoy!
Websites
Psychology Today - Find a Therapist
MindPeace Search for Provider (Cincinnati area specific)
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 Maya on social media:
Instagram: @samanthajoydc
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.