Have You or Someone You Love Experienced Something Traumatic?

June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time to reduce stigma and remind you that support and healing are possible.

What is PTSD? 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after you experience or witness something overwhelming or traumatic. It can affect anyone, and you don’t have to go through it alone. 

Common Symptoms of PTSD: 

• Nightmares or trouble sleeping 
• Flashbacks or unwanted memories 
• Feeling numb or disconnected 
• Anxiety or feeling on edge 
• Avoiding reminders of what happened 
• Changes in mood, like irritability or sadness 
  

We're Here for You:

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Support can meet you where you are, and care is tailored to your needs.

At BHN Support May Include: 

• Talking through your experiences in a safe, supportive space 
• Gradual, guided approaches to help reduce fear and avoidance 
• Learning new ways to process thoughts and memories 
• Structured writing or reflection 
• Eye movement-based therapy to help your brain process trauma 

Need Support Now?

You have options. Help is available:

• Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) 
• Veterans: Call 988 (press 1) or text 838255 
• SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 
• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 
• Visit: findsupport.gov or findtreatment.gov

You can also call 413-301-9355 (WELL). Our team will help you find the support that fits your needs.

Sources:

• EMDR Institute
• Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for PTSD
• Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
• National Center for PTSD Home