Small actions. Loud love. Coffee-fueled courage.

So you want to do something more than sip your latte and nod along while scrolling TikToks about “self-care.” Amazing. The truth is, mental health advocacy doesn’t always mean storming Capitol Hill with a protest sign (though hey, if that’s your thing—call me). It can be as small as sharing a resource, sending a text, or asking your boss why PTO for therapy isn’t already a thing.

This page is your buffet of options: pick what fits your energy today—whether that’s clicking “donate,” signing a petition, or just bookmarking crisis hotlines.

Ways to Help (Right Now & Next Tuesday)

• Share one credible mental health post (no “inspirational” memes stolen from Facebook Aunt Karen).
• Save 988 in your phone and text it to your group chat.
• Check in with a friend: “Thinking of you. Want coffee or a walk?
• Fire off a pre-written advocacy email (organizations like NAMI literally do the hard part for you)

Ongoing Actions (takes a bit more, but worth it)

• Join a monthly support group. (NAMI, DBSA, or your local chapter.)
• Volunteer—helpline, event crew, or community outreach.
• Host a workplace “lunch-and-learn” with a local speaker.
• Fundraise for a mental health walk or awareness campaign.

Remember: small doesn’t mean useless. A single share, check-in, or donation can ripple out further than you think

Pro-tip: Always include crisis info when posting about mental health. People remember that more than hashtags