In segment 1, Amber Banda interviews Alejandra Valdez, Programs Manager MRC, CRC, for NAMI El Paso. They talk about NAMI's support to help those wanting to better their mental health.
Amber and Alejandra talk about how to start those conversations, "red and yellow flags" to look out for in yourself and in others to know when it may be time to talk to someone, the difference between NAMI vs other MH organizations in El Paso, and some upcoming mental health awareness events free of charge that are open to the public
For more information go to NAMIEP.org
May is Mental Health Awareness month, but it is always a good time to talk to someone when you feel the need.
Crisis hotline: 988
In segment 2, Amber Banda talks with Robert Valenzuela, MHA, Donor Recruitment Manager, and Monique Hilverding, Sr. Account Manager, with Vitalant Blood Donations. They talk about eligibilities to donate, different types of donations, walk you through the process, and they get into their current "Donate for Moms" campaign. Robert even tells a story about a man who went in to donate, and the pre-screening ended up saving his own life! They need your blood!
For more information go to vitalant.org
