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The last two years have been stressful for everyone, from children to adults, and staff at Linn County Mental Health want people to know that it’s OK to sometimes feel overwhelmed.

They also want you to know that help is available anyone with serious mental health concerns at no charge by calling (541) 967-3866.

Members of the Linn County Mental Health Crisis Team are available by calling 1 (800) 304-7468, or dial 9-1-1.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults has experienced a mental illness, and 1 in 20 has experienced a serious mental illness. One in 15 adul...