To the Editor: 

As somebody who receives well being care protection via my work, I really feel lucky to have a peace of thoughts that goes past having a gentle paycheck. I understand how essential that’s, as a result of I additionally work in credit score counseling and supply monetary training providers as a part of my job. As we proceed via Mental Health Awareness Month this May, I’m writing to encourage recognition of the employer-provided protection plans that signify a number one avenue to care for nearly half of all Alabamians. 

Comprehensive protection plans that embrace entry to psychological well being care might be invaluable to those that want it. As all of us grapple with the rising psychological well being disaster, together with right here in my hometown of Trussville, we have to break stigmas so we will help our family and friends acquire entry to this life-saving care with out disgrace. We know that this disaster just isn’t solely affecting adults, however kids as effectively. We should be doing every little thing we will to guard these weak kids. Employer-provided protection plans financially empower working Americans and their households to entry the care they want.

There isn’t any higher time than now, Mental Health Awareness Month, to prioritize discovering options to this disaster earlier than it overtakes the lives of extra males, ladies, and youngsters throughout this nation and the state of Alabama. For many people, psychological well being protection acquired via employers is step one. 

Sincerely, 

Vicki Bailey