Sometimes Mom with Guest Simone Enright

In this week’s episode we talk with a guest who has taken on the title of “Sometimes Mom”. Simone Enright shares with the Mental Health Mamas all about her journey as a foster parent and how she manages this challenging role. Listen in as we talk about foster care misconceptions, what it means to be a “Sometimes Mom”, the challenges and rewards of foster care and more!

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Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org for a chat option or call 1-800-273-8255.

Crisis Text Line: Our goal is to help texters move from hot moments to a cool calm. Sometimes, that means we give our texters a resource – like a breathing GIF to help them slow down or a link to finding a support group near them.
Website: www.crisistextline.org                                                                                                                                 USA text 741741
Canada text 686868
UK text 85258                                                                                                           
Ireland 50808

NAMI HelpLine: The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
To contact the NAMI HelpLine, please call 800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, or send an email to [email protected].

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline       SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.  1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Mama’s Comfort Camp: a peer support network where moms of all ages and stages, from around the world lift up each other. Our motto is: Moms don’t need more advice, we need more support. Our lovingly moderated Facebook forums are always on: 24/7/365.
Find us on facebook
Our website: www.motherup.org
MCC is a nonprofit project of the Center for Transformative Action, a Cornell University Affiliate.

National Parent Helpline®
Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent. Available 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. 1-855-427-2736 (4APARENT)