What Keeps You Up at Night?
And, no, I don’t mean Jay Leno or the colicky baby or your spouse’s snoring. I mean, what weighs on your mind and causes you worry? Are you afraid of losing your job…or have you already lost it? Is your child doing poorly in school and you fear for his or her future? Is your marriage in trouble and you don’t know what to do? Are your aging parents becoming more and more fragile and you don’t know what the best choice for them is…or even what the choices are? Have you had your world turned upside-down by an unexpected pregnancy and you don’t know what to do?
I wish I could wave a magic wand and tell you that everything’s going to be OK. Believe me, if I could do that, I’d solve some of my own problems! But I can tell you that there IS help available and it’s as close as the nearest telephone. 2-1-1 is Metro United Way’s 3-digit phone number for information and referral. Trained 2-1-1 phone counselors are available 24/7 and they have a huge database of community services at their fingertips. They’ll listen as you describe your situation and then refer you to places that can help.
You can rest easier knowing that there’s a lot of help available in our community. The solution to your problem may not be quick or easy, but you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. So call 2-1-1 and then get some sleep, for heaven’s sake!
