Haley Ridgel

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Some battles are silent. Some smiles hide pain. Some people just need one reason to stay.

If you are struggling, overwhelmed, hopeless, or just tired of carrying it all alone, help is here.

Call or text 988. 24/7 free and confidential support.

You are not weak for asking for help. You are human.

***dePrevention

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or having thoughts of su***de, call or text 988 for immediate support.

Come see me at the 3rd Annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair at the Madisonville Branch Library. I will be with STOPS St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Su***de. I will be there from around noon to 2pm. I would love to meet you, connect, and provide resources.

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

GiveNOLA Day is more than a day. It is a chance to show up for lives that matter.

On May 5, your gift to STOPS helps bring hope to those struggling, support to families, and resources to our community. Every dollar moves us closer to saving a life.

Early giving starts April 28. Do not wait to make an impact.

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Hope. Help. Support.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. You are not alone.

We are so grateful for the support Emerson has already received in the Junior Ranger competition. Watching him light up over this has meant more than I can put into words.

Voting is still open, and you can vote every single day. Each day is another chance to show up for him and help him move forward.

If you have already been voting, thank you. It truly means everything to us. If you have not yet, it is not too late to start.

Emerson has such a genuine love for nature, exploring, and learning in his own way. This experience is building his confidence and reminding him that what he loves matters.

We are so proud of him.

You can vote here: https://jr-ranger.org/2026/emerson-6531⁠

Thank you for continuing to support him and walk alongside him in this.