Mental Health Talk: WakeMed Conversations
Mental health matters — and talking about it can be life-changing. When we open up, check in on one another and speak honestly about how we’re doing, we begin to break the stigma that keeps too many people suffering in silence.
Every conversation, whether it’s a simple “Are you okay?” or a deeper moment of support, helps build a stronger, more compassionate community. By listening without judgment and showing up for each other, we make mental health a normal — and essential — part of everyday life.
Together, we can replace silence with support, stigma with understanding and isolation with connection.
About Courage to Confront Crisis
Mental health care in our community is at a critical turning point — and you can be part of the solution. WakeMed is taking a bold step forward with plans to build a 150-bed Mental Health & Well-Being Hospital in Garner, NC, designed to deliver compassionate, Whole Person Care in a healing, state-of-the-art environment connected to an acute care hospital.
Through the WakeMed Foundation’s $50 million Courage to Confront Crisis Campaign, your support will help bring this transformative vision to life, expanding access to specialized, lifesaving care for people at every stage of life, including:
- Adolescents and teens navigating unique social, emotional and developmental pressures
- Young adults (18–26) building resilience and confidence during life’s major transitions
- Adults (18+) in need of 24/7 care for emotional or psychiatric challenges
- Individuals facing addiction who need compassionate support on their journey to recovery
- Seniors (65+) requiring specialized behavioral health care tailored to their needs
This is more than a building — it’s a commitment to dignity, healing and hope for our entire community. Join WakeMed and the WakeMed Foundation in taking this courageous step to transform mental health care.