Why They Stay: What’s Really Behind That QuestionIf someone you care about is in a relationship that seems harmful, it’s natural to wonder why they don’t just leave. That question …

Domestic Violence Doesn’t Have One FaceWhen most of us picture domestic violence, a specific image comes to mind. But that picture is incomplete and the gap between what we imagine …

Self-care has become a familiar idea, and for good reason. Taking time to rest and tend to our own well-being is genuinely important. But there’s a question worth sitting with: is self-care …

When someone we care about is struggling, the instinct to do something can feel urgent. And sometimes, in that urgency, we reach for the most visible option: calling 911 or heading …

If you or someone you care about might need support with substance use, it can be hard to know where to begin. You might be thinking, “Do I need help?”…

Maybe you’ve started to wonder if substance use—your own or someone else’s—is becoming a problem. It might not be obvious or dramatic. Sometimes it shows up as a quiet thought: “This …

We’ve all had moments where we know we need to set a boundary, but the words don’t come easily. Maybe we’ve tried before and it didn’t go the way we hoped, or maybe we find ourselves explaining, justifying, or even pleading while hoping …

We’ve all been there where we’re caught in a moment where something doesn’t feel quite right, but we’re not sure how to respond. Maybe someone is asking more of us than we can give. Maybe we feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, or …

Written by: Michelle Gatewood, Deputy Executive Director of CONTACT Care Line.

Michelle first joined the organization as Clinical Training Manager, where she supported new crisis staff in building the skills …