First and foremost, thank you for reaching this page. I am grateful for your unwavering support for my humble stories that are born from various dreams and a broad imagination. I hope you have gained knowledge and meaningful lessons from this book.
Once again, my heartfelt gratitude to you.
Congratulations on our dream that is about to come true. Congratulations as well to those who continue to fight!
***Mental Health Support
Every year 703 000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds in 2019.
Let's work together to prevent suicide and support those in need.
Should you need mental health support, you can call the following free crisis hotlines available nationwide:
SUICIDES HOTLINES
I. National Institute for Mental Health
09178998727 or 7989872Il. In Touch Philippines Call Crisis Line, any time 88937603 (Landline)
+63 917 800 1123 (Globe)
+63 922 893 8944 (Sun)Ill. Philippine Red Cross
24/7 suicide prevention hotline, toll-free HOPELINE 2919 (for Globe & TM Subscribers)
091 7558 4673 or 8044673The NCMH also has a list of mental health resources available at ncmh-is.com/director
You may check:
World Health Organization. (2014). Preventing suicide: A global imperative. World Health Organization.***
Cancer Awareness & Support
Cancer causes almost 459 000 deaths every year in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, representing nearly 1 in 6 deaths globally. Almost 734 000 individuals are diagnosed with cancer every year and in 2040 it is predicted that the number of people being diagnosed will be about 50% higher.
Source: https://www.emro.who.int/noncommunicable-diseases/campaigns/world-cancer-day-2023.html
CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
I. Hope Unlimited
Address: Cardinal Santos Medical Center 10 Wilson, Greenhills West, San Juan, 1502 Metro Manila
02 8727 0060 / 09178180064 be_m_fojas@yahoo.comII. The Medical City Breast Cancer Support Group
Address: The Medical City, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City
0949 9361292 0916 3254162III. Alay Kapwa Kilusang Pankalusugan (AKAP)
2226 Paraiso Street, Dasmarinas Village,
Makati City, Luzon, Philippines
Tel No. (63) 2 893-9072
Fax: (63) 2 843-0502
Email: akapcbhp@mkt.webling.com
Liza Ganlanza, National Training Co-ordinator
Home Care ServiceIV. Alabang Cancer Support Group
396 Batangas South, Ayala Alabang Village,
1780 Muntinlupa City
Tel No. 850-9835
Contact Person: Maricris Davila Cang
Email: cangrejo@pldtdsl.netV. Breast Cancer Society of Manila, Inc.
#46 Kingsville St.,
1110 White Plains, Quezon City
Telefax: 911 6234 / 435 5858
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Breast-Cancer-Society-of-Manila-Inc-117234971673747/
Contact Persons:
Ederlinda Austrial (President) – 0917 822 9790
Email: ederaustrial@yahoo.com
Elvira P. Galang (Secretary) – 0919 791 4135
Email: gnalagarivle@yahoo.com
Raquel Ramos (Staff) 0921-6876023
Email: akeramos@yahoo.caCheck for more: https://psmo.org.ph/patients/patient-support-programs-and-groups/
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See you in my next novel!
Stay safe and loved.Hope
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