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As a combat veteran who has lived through difficult times without resources to support me, I see the tremendous value in Give an Hour's mission. I want to be part of the solution, and I see the impact Give an Hour has, and will continue to make.
BOB
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After my husband first attempted suicide several years ago, I struggled to stay afloat. I was very frustrated that the attention was all on his mental health but not the rest of our family. It was amazing to me to think had he died, I would have received help. My why? I do not want anyone to think that they are not seen nor heard. I want our communities to know how important it is to support the mental health of the entire family unit. If one person in the family is struggling, it affects the entire family unit. It is more than self care - it is YOUR mental wellness.
SHAWN
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My WHY is about ensuring equity and access for our most vulnerable and unserved populations. As a veteran, a woman, and a member of the African- American community, I understand the need to dismantle the obstacles and the stigma of seeking wellness services.
CELESTINE
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Some opportunities come to you in life and make you say “Hell YES!"
Being an Ambassador for Give an Hour was that for me. I am fascinated by the mind and joining a community to connect with and learn from is a gift!
STEPHANIE
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My why for becoming an Ambassador for Give an Hour is that I have a passion to help veterans overcome the obstacles we face with PTSD and suicide. Give an Hour’s goals align with my passion and my purpose.
ALLEN
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I have agreed to be an Ambassador for Give an Hour because I believe whole heartedly in everything that Give an Hour is. My mission in life is to be a helper, a provider, a giver, and an encourager. Give an Hour is all of that and more. I also have a strong passion to assist people who have mental and/or emotional struggles, and I believe that being an Ambassador for Give an Hour will help me fulfill my goals to help others.
SHOWTIME SHAWN
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Growing up, I needed someone like me to tell me that it is okay to not be okay. My mental health journey has not been easy, but it was made much easier when I was provided with role models to guide me, tools to express my experiences, and a support system to hold my hand through it all. It has become my life's mission to provide those things to others in efforts to prevent others from experiencing the loneliness and fear a mental health disorder diagnosis can cause. That is why I joined Give an Hour as an Ambassador. Their tools are easy to learn and create a common language which allows us to communicate about our feelings and wellbeing!
ELLE
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I was really ashamed when I first sought out mental health help 19 years ago but it ended up being one of the best decisions I ever made. My hope is that we get to the point where getting needed mental health care is commonplace - both in ease of finding and affording providers, and in being celebrated for making the decision to seek out help. Give an Hour moves us toward that goal by providing educational resources, access to care and initiatives to change the culture around mental health.
ANNA
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For years, our pediatrician and geneticist worked diligently to try to figure out what was causing my son's issues. At times I felt as if I would never have an answer, never know if he would get better. I've met so many on this journey who may never have an answer. Some of the psychosocial impacts of dealing with rare disease are a mixture of emotions, so many questions, financial burdens and managing the impact on siblings. Care givers balance all of that while trying to provide a stable and loving home. I want to help provide resources to help care givers with these situations.
MARY-ELLA
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It's exciting for me to be a part of something that helps people, because I've been there and still struggle myself. You're not alone!
BRYAN
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After years of trying and failing to find an intervention for my husband's alcoholism, and looking for recovery support with very little success, my eyes were opened to just how badly we need better mental health guidance than what's out there. Learning about the three pillars of Give an Hour's mission -- providing access to care, culture change, and mental health literacy -- I knew we found a home with like-minded people who shared my vision of helping others who are struggling and in need of support.
KIMBERLY
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Over the last thirty years and four films, I have dedicated myself to spreading the message of Healing and Hope. It’s been my privilege to step into this role and chronicle the inspiring stories of trauma survivors and make a difference. As an Ambassador with Give an Hour, I see a tremendous opportunity to leverage our synergy! This partnership will help me to carry out my calling and in turn, I hope to further Give an Hour’s mission–which aligns so well with my own. If just one life is changed for the better, then we have succeeded!
ERIC