VIA Metropolitan Transit will illuminate Crossroads Park & Ride in green on Saturday, October 10, to honor World Mental Health Day. Riders will also see a special message inside VIA buses emphasizing the significance of mental healthcare and reminding the community that support is readily available. Green serves as the international symbol for mental health awareness.

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Jon Gary Herrera, President & CEO of VIA, stated, “It’s important that we create a workplace for our employees where they feel supported and know they’re not alone. When we invest in the well-being of our people, we strengthen the well-being of our entire community.”

Numerous resources for mental health support are accessible to residents of San Antonio and Bexar County:

- **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline**: Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7 for those in emotional distress. Veterans can press 1 after dialing 988 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.

- **24-Hour Crisis & Substance Use Helpline**: Reach out to 210-223-SAFE (7233) or 800-316-9241 for local mental health and substance use support.

- In emergencies, individuals in immediate danger should call 911 and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer if someone is attempting suicide or exhibiting violent behavior.

**City of San Antonio Resources** include:

- **Metro Health Office of Mental Health and Resilience**: Coordinating mental health services across the community and providing resources.

- **SA CORE (Community Outreach and Resiliency Effort)**: A 24/7 crisis response team for non-violent mental health emergencies, accessible via 911.

- **SAPD Mental Health Unit**: Officers trained to assist individuals in crisis and connect them with necessary services.

- **San Antonio Community Resource Directory (SACRD)**: A directory for local health and social services.

- **NAMI Greater San Antonio**: Offers free support groups and classes for those with mental health conditions and their families.

**Bexar County Resources** include:

- The **Bexar County Department of Behavioral Health**, which provides a variety of mental health and substance use resources.

- **S.M.A.R.T. Team**: A collaborative response team for mental health emergencies in areas without an immediate police presence.

- **CHCS Children’s Crisis Services**: Offering crisis assessment and stabilization for children in Bexar County.

**State of Texas Resources** comprise:

- **MentalHealthTX.org**: A statewide website providing mental health information and services.

- The **Texas Veterans + Family Alliance**: State-supported services for veterans and families in need of mental health assistance.

Residents are encouraged to utilize these resources to support mental wellness in their community.