Call 911
Or, call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225 or download the MyGCAL app.
Free Your Feels is a mental health awareness campaign encouraging Georgia's young people to explore their real feelings and share them fearlessly. Our goal is to empower youth to speak out and express their real feelings, encourage adults and peers to check-in with each other and listen judgment-free, and to connect everyone to resources for further guidance or help.
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Help get the conversations about feelings started! Take the samples below and put your own twist on them every Friday of the month for #FreeYourFeelsFriday. Engage your networks and followers to continue discussions throughout the month.
Let's #breakthestigma in talking about suicide. See how #wordsmatter when talking about suicide. #freeyourfeels
Every Friday in February
It’s #freeyourfeelsFriday! How are YOU feeling today? Drop one word or an emoji describing your feelings below! #freeyourfeels
Every Friday in February
It’s #freeyourfeelsFriday! How are YOU feeling today? Drop one word or an emoji describing your feelings below! #freeyourfeels
Every Friday in February
Peer to Peer support is crucial in supporting social and emotional needs. Why not establish a #freeyourfeels Peer to Peer Program at your school? https://tinyurl.com/FYFP2PFAQ
The holiday season is a joyful time for many, but it can be tough for those without loved ones & those struggling with their mental health. If you're struggling with the #holidayblues, seek help. Download My GCAL. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. #freeyourfeels
The holiday season can be difficult for someone suffering with depression. Encourage them to download the My GCAL app and the NotOK app so when they are feeling low, help is at the tip of their fingers. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. More info: freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
The holidays can exacerbate feelings of loneliness. Download the My GCAL app and the NotOK app today so when you are feeling low, help is no further than the tip of their fingers. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. More info: freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
Even if someone has these risk factors for suicide, most do not attempt it. Being prepared is key. Download the My GCAL app and the NotOK app today. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. More info: freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
Mental health advice for the holidays: Take care of
yourself first. Make sure to get enough sleep, eat
healthy, and take the time you need to relax and
recharge. Need to chat with a professional? Download the My GCAL app: linktr.ee/freeyourfeels #freeyourfeels
The holiday season can be challenging for many people. If you are feeling down or depressed, know that there is help to get you through these difficult times. Download the My GCAL app to talk to a professional day or night. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. #freeyourfeels
The holidays can be a trigger for many people. Know the warning signs of suicide. Encourage them to download the My GCAL app and the NotOK app today. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. More info: freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
Tips on how to manage your mental health this holiday season. Recognize and acknowledge your feelings. #freeyourfeels
While the holiday season is a joyful time for many, it can be tough for those without loved ones and those struggling with their mental health. If you or someone you love is struggling with the #holidayblues, encourage them to seek help. Download the My GCAL app and the NotOK app. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. More info: freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
The holiday season can be difficult for someone suffering with depression. Encourage them to download the My GCAL app and the NotOK app so when they are feeling low, help is at the tip of their fingers. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. More info: freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
The holidays can exacerbate feelings of loneliness. Download the My GCAL app and the NotOK app today so when you are feeling low, help is no further than the tip of their fingers. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. More info: freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
Even if someone has these risk factors for suicide, most do not attempt it. Being prepared is key. Download the My GCAL app and the NotOK app today. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. More info: freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
Mental health advice for the holidays: Take care ofyourself first. Make sure to get enough sleep, eathealthy, and take the time you need to relax andrecharge. Need to chat with a professional? Download the My GCAL app: linktr.ee/freeyourfeels #freeyourfeels
The holiday season can be challenging for many people. If you are feeling down or depressed, know that there is help to get you through these difficult times. Download the My GCAL app to talk to a professional day or night. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. #freeyourfeels
The holidays can be a trigger for many people. Know the warning signs of suicide. Encourage them to download the My GCAL app and the NotOK app today. linktr.ee/freeyourfeels. More info: freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
Tips on how to manage your mental health this holiday season. Recognize and acknowledge your feelings. #freeyourfeels
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Today is the first of our #freeyourfeelsFriday Day of Action! Today and every Friday through the month of October we want YOU to take action on social media and share what you are feeling.
Friday, October 2
It’s #freeyourfeelsFriday! How are YOU feeling today? Drop one word or an emoji describing your feelings below! #freeyourfeels
Friday, October 9, 16, 23, and 30
You aren't alone in your feelings. Sharing your story might help someone else. #freeyourfeels
Week of October 5
Be prepared in the event things get too hard. Download the MyGCAL app today. #freeyourfeels linktr.ee/freeyourfeels
Week of October 12
When was the last time you reached out "just because"? Text a friend a compliment today. #freeyourfeels
Week of October 19
Don’t be afraid to share your feelings. How can we break through the stigma of sharing our feelings andemotions? #freeyourfeels
Week of October 26
¡Hoy es nuestro primer #freeyourfeelsFriday! Hoy y todos los viernes de este mes de octubre queremos que TU tomes acción y compartas en las redes sociales como te sientes.
Friday, October 2
¡Es #FreeyourfeelsFriday! ¿Cómo te sientes hoy? ¡Comparte una palabra o un emoji que describa como te sientes! #freeyourfeels
Friday, October 9, 16, 23, and 30
No estás solo con tus sentimientos. Compartir tu historia puede ser de ayuda para alguien más. #freeyourfeels
Week of October 5
Esté preparado por si la situación se pone muy difícil. Baja la aplicación MyGCAL ahora mismo. #freeyourfeels linktr.ee/freeyourfeels
Week of October 12
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que llamaste a un amigo “solo por que si”? Envíale un elogio a alguien hoy mismo. #freeyourfeels
Week of October 19
No tengas miedo de compartir tus sentimientos. ¿Cómo podemos romper el estigma de compartir nuestros sentimientos y emociones? #freeyourfeels
Week of October 26
Today is the first of our #freeyourfeelsFriday Day of Action! Today and every Friday through the month of October we want YOU to take action on social media and share what you are feeling.
Friday, October 2
It’s #freeyourfeelsFriday! How are YOU feeling today? Drop one word or an emoji describing your feelings below! #freeyourfeels
Friday, October 9, 16, 23, and 30
You aren't alone in your feelings. Sharing your story might help someone else. #freeyourfeels
Week of October 5
Be prepared in the event things get too hard. Download the MyGCAL app today. #freeyourfeels linktr.ee/freeyourfeels
Week of October 12
When was the last time you reached out "just because"? Text a friend a compliment today. #freeyourfeels
Week of October 19
Don’t be afraid to share your feelings. How can we break through the stigma of sharing our feelings andemotions? #freeyourfeels
Week of October 26
¡Hoy es nuestro primer #freeyourfeelsFriday! Hoy y todos los viernes de este mes de octubre queremos que TU tomes acción y compartas en las redes sociales como te sientes.
Friday, October 2
¡Es #FreeyourfeelsFriday! ¿Cómo te sientes hoy? ¡Comparte una palabra o un emoji que describa como te sientes! #Freeyourfeels
Friday, October 9, 16, 23, and 30
No estás solo con tus sentimientos. Compartir tu historia puede ser de ayuda para alguien más. #freeyourfeels
Week of October 5
Esté preparado por si la situación se pone muy difícil. Baja la aplicación MyGCAL ahora mismo. #freeyourfeels linktr.ee/freeyourfeels
Week of October 12
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que llamaste a un amigo “solo por que si”? Envíale un elogio a alguien hoy mismo. #freeyourfeels
Week of October 19
No tengas miedo de compartir tus sentimientos. ¿Cómo podemos romper el estigma de compartir nuestros sentimientos y emociones? #freeyourfeels
Week of October 26
Week of October 5
Week of October 12
Week of October 19
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Don't keep your feelings bottled up! Share how someone has helped you through a tought time. #freeyourfeels! Need help right now? Click the link linktr.ee/freeyourfeels to download the MyGCAL app and find out more about the #freeyourfeels campaign at www.freeyourfeels.org
Stressed out? You're not alone! Don't wait until your breaking point. Download the MyGCAL & notOK Apps for urgent help and go to www.freeyourfeels.org for more resources and to learn about #freeyourfeels!Need help right now? Click the link linktr.ee/freeyourfeels to download the MyGCAL app and find out more about the #freeyourfeels campaign at www.freeyourfeels.org.
Be prepared in the event things get too hard. Download the MyGCAL app today. #freeyourfeels linktr.ee/freeyourfeels
When was the last time you reached out "just because"? Text a friend a compliment today. #freeyourfeels
You aren't alone in your feelings. Sharing your story might help someone else. #freeyourfeels
Everyday conversations with young children teach them that their voice is a powerful tool. Take 10 minutes to ask how your child is feeling today. Find more resources at www.freeyourfeels.org. #freeyourfeels
When your baby babbles, respond like what they said has meaning. It teaches them the back and forth of communication and relationships. #freeyourfeels Find more resources on how to talk to your child at www.freeyourfeels.org!
When you identify emotions you help young children identify their vocabulary to express themselves. Responding to a tantrum with "you're angry" helps a child pinpoint how they are feeling int he moment. #freeyourfeels Find more resources for parents at www.freeyourfeels.org
Little kids have BIG feelings. Tantrums and defiance are a normal part of a toddler's social-emotional development. Set limits but always listen so the child knows they're safe to express feelings with you. #freeyourfeels Find more resources at www.freeyourfeels.org.
Playing age appropriate board games with a child teaches them to take turns and follow rules, and helps build a strong relationship between the two of you. Carve out 10 minutes this evening to connect. #freeyourfeels Need more resources? Check out www.freeyourfeels.org
Concerned about your child's social-emotional development? Learn the signs, and act early. https://tinyurl.com/CDCSigns Check out www.freeyourfeels.org for additional resources! #freeyourfeels
Kids deal with some heavy stuff. Ask them to share their feelings with you. #freeyourfeels Need resources to do that? www.freeyourfeels.org. Need immediate help? Call 1-800-715-4225 to talk to a professional and download the MyGCAL app for them to use. https://tinyurl.com/myGCALApp
This #backtoschool season comes with a lot of #stress. Encourage your kids to talk about what they're feeling and download the MyGCAL app for your teen to use. #freeyourfeels https://tinyurl.com/myGCALApp
Being available and listening judgement-free is key. You can't shield your child from everything she may face, but you can be there to listen to their feelings. #freeyourfeels Learn how to create a safe space for your child with the resources at www.freeyourfeels.org
Some youth don't have the tools they need to handle the feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed, and scared. Listening is the first step in providing a safe place to #freeyourfeels. Need resources? Go to www.freeyourfeels.org. Need immediate help? Call GCAL 1-800-715-4225
Concerned your child may be dealing with a #mentalhealth issue that is more serious than normal teen angst? Connect them someone who can help. DOwnload the MyGCAL app to their phone. #freeyourfeels. https://tinyurl.com/myGCALApp
Help your child identify up to 5 trusted contacts that they can reach out to in the event they are not ok. Download the notOK App to their phone and set it up. #freeyourfeels
Focus on social-emotional wellness in your classroom. Learn more about DECAL's SEEDS for Success Webinar series here: https://tinyurl.com/SEEDSWebinar #freeyourfeels Need more resources? Check out www.freeyourfeels.org
Give the kids you care for the opportunity to talk about their feelings 1-on-1 & in small groups. #freeyourfeels. Resources @ www.freeyourfeels.org. Need immediate help? DECAL's Inclusion and Behavioral Support Regional Supervisors are @ 1-888-354-HELP & inclusion@decal.ga.gov.
Be a responsive caregiver to the youngest in your care. Provide them the space to express their feelings without getting in trouble. #freeyourfeels. Register for DECAL's Infant Toddler Webinar Series to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/DECALInfantWebinar.
Having one caring and supportive adult in their lives can help a child overcome many types of adversity and stress. Listen with empathy when they talk. #freeyourfeels Find more resources for educators at www.freeyourfeels.org.
Connecting with a young child helps build a strong relationship. Have a child in your care draw a picture of how they are feeling and ask them to describe what is happening in the picture. #freeyourfeels For more resources, visit www.freeyourfeels.org.
Concerned about the social-emotional development of a child in your care? Learn the signs, and act early. https://tinyurl.com/CDCSigns Check out www.freeyourfeels.org for additional resources! #freeyourfeels
This #backtoschool season comes with a lot of #stress. It's important to encourage kids to talk about it. Connect with resources at www.freeyourfeels.org and post the links to download the MyGCAL and notOK Apps for your students. #freeyourfeels https://tinyurl.com/myGCALApp
Your kids can handle their homework, but can they handle their feelings? It's important for kids to talk about it. #freeyourfeels Post the MyGCAL app in your classroom where students can access it and get immediate help when they need it. https://tinyurl.com/myGCALApp
Some youth may not have the tools they need to effectively handlet he feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and scared. Listen for what they need an dhelp them connect to the right people, like the MyGCAL app and the notOK app. #freeyourfeels https://tinyurl.com/myGCALApp
Create a safe space for your students to express their feelings. Listen judgment-free and direct them to mental health resources when needed. #freeyourfeels Find those resources at freeyourfeels.org.
If you're concerned a student may be dealing with a #mentalhealth challenge that is larger than normal teen angst, help connect them with someone who can help. https://tinyurl.com/myGCALApp #freeyourfeels
Know the signs and symptoms of mental health concerns and connect your students to someone who can help. Check out the resources at www.freeyourfeels.org and make sure they know about the GCAL line: 1-800-715-4225 and the MyGCAL App: https://tinyurl.com/myGCALApp. #freeyourfeels
When your kids experience intense disappointment, resist the urge to fix it for them. Listen to and acknowledge your child's frustration and disappointment. And remember: don't judge. What seems silly to adults can be a big deal to a child. #freeyourfeels
Kids don't have the perspective that adults have from living through our share of disappointments. Validate their feelings and emphasize -- this won't last forever. Share your own stories of disappointment with your children. #freeyourfeels
Can't change your current circumstances? That's okay. Get creative and seek out solutions. Try a Zoom family dinner or virtual gift exchange. #freeyourfeels
Let kids take control of what they can manage. Tips: let them plan their daily routine or pick a special present for a grandparent. Having a sense of purpose can lessen disappointing situations. #freeyourfeels
Remember: kids have to learn to live with disappointment. Remind your kids that they haven't always gotten what they wanted. This situation might be different, but they can use those same skills to get through the holidays too. #freeyourfeels
When your kids experience intense disappointment, resist the urge to fix it for them. Listen to and acknowledge your child's frustration and disappointment. And remember: don't judge. What seems silly to adults can be a big deal to a child. #freeyourfeels
Kids don't have the perspective that adults have from living through our share of disappointments. Validate their feelings and emphasize -- this won't last forever. Share your own stories of disappointment with your children. #freeyourfeels
Can't change your current circumstances? That's okay. Get creative and seek out solutions. Try a Zoom family dinner or virtual gift exchange. #freeyourfeels
Let kids take control of what they can manage. Tips: let them plan their daily routine or pick a special present for a grandparent. Having a sense of purpose can lessen disappointing situations. #freeyourfeels
Remember: kids have to learn to live with disappointment. Remind your kids that they haven't always gotten what they wanted. This situation might be different, but they can use those same skills to get through the holidays too. #freeyourfeels
Grief is a long process. If you've lost a loved one this year, don't feel like you have to do everything the same. Allow this year to be different and #freeyourfeels over their passing.
Young children don't understand death the way adults do. Remember to approach conversations in an age-appropriate way and let your children express how they feel. #freeyourfeels
There is no right or wrong way to do traditions after the loss of a loved one. Ask your child what they want to do. #freeyourfeels
No one forgets that someone they love is missing. Don't pretend everything is fine. #freeyourfeels and talk openly about how you are feeling with your kids. That sends a clear signal that talking about their feelings is encouraged and you are a safe person to lean on.
There are countless ways to weave memories into family gatherings. Let your child take the lead on how they want to remember their loved on. #freeyourfeels
Grief is a long process. If you've lost a loved one this year, don't feel like you have to do everything the same. Allow this year to be different and #freeyourfeels over their passing.
Young children don't understand death the way adults do. Remember to approach conversations in an age-appropriate way and let your children express how they feel. #freeyourfeels
There is no right or wrong way to do traditions after the loss of a loved one. Ask your child what they want to do. #freeyourfeels
No one forgets that someone they love is missing. Don't pretend everything is fine. #freeyourfeels and talk openly about how you are feeling with your kids. That sends a clear signal that talking about their feelings is encouraged and you are a safe person to lean on.
There are countless ways to weave memories into family gatherings. Let your child take the lead on how they want to remember their loved on. #freeyourfeels
