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If you, or someone you know, needs help to stop using substances, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889, or text your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U), or use the SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator to get help.

If you are feeling alone and having thoughts of suicide—whether or not you are in crisis—or know someone who is, don’t remain silent. Talk to someone you can trust. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

February is American Heart Month

Understanding risk factors for heart disease and how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle are a part of practicing self-care for #OurHearts.

In the event of a heart-related emergency, call 9-1-1. Minutes matter, and acting quickly may save a life, including your own.

Focusing on your heart health has never been more important.

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But you can do a lot to protect your heart. Learn more about heart-healthy living.
• Prioritizing your heart can help you avoid severe illness. People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Learn how COVID-19 affects your heart.
• Self-care is heart-health care. Practicing self-care can keep our hearts healthy. Being physically active, eating healthier foods, getting enough sleep, not smoking, and finding healthy ways to reduce stress can help prevent heart disease. And, when we take care of our hearts, we set an example for those around us to do the same.
• Get to know #OurHearts! Learn what a healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and blood sugar level is for you and how they impact your risk for heart disease. Having a basic understanding of information that concerns your health and using the information to inform health-related decisions and actions for yourself and others, is strongly linked to better health.

Start Planning and Get Involved! 

• Download the Planning Checklist: Find practical steps for planning your outreach efforts and activities beginning in December and going through February. Download the American Heart Month Planning Checklist. 
• Share Social Media Resources: Use these social media messages and graphics on your social media channels. Remember to use #OurHearts in your posts! You can also use #WearRedDay on February 3 and #HeartMonth throughout February.
• Use Outreach Materials in Your Community: Find fact sheets, drop-in articles, PowerPoint slides, and more on the American Heart Month page.

Share The Heart Truth’s Posts: Follow The Heart Truth on Instagramexternal link, Twitterexternal link, and Facebookexternal link for content to share throughout American Heart Month.

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Check out self-care ideas for every day of the week!

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