Kelly Poelker: Call Me If You Need Anything

We've all said it.

**"Call me if you need anything."**

And we mean it.

But what if the person who's struggling doesn't have the energy to call? What if they don't know what they need? Or they're afraid of being a burden?

In this solo episode of *Glow For Hope: Sparking Conversation on Mental Health*, founder Kelly Poelker explores why meaningful support sometimes requires us to stop waiting for someone to ask.

And there's another important question:

**What happens when someone actually tells us they're not okay?**

We encourage people to speak up about their mental health. But are we prepared to listen when the answer is uncomfortable?

In this episode, Kelly talks about:

- Why "Call me if you need anything" may not be enough
- Offering specific help instead of waiting to be asked
- Checking in again while respecting boundaries
- What to say when someone tells you they're struggling
- Listening without immediately trying to fix everything
- Why asking directly about suicide is important when you're concerned
- Helping someone connect with appropriate support
- Why being someone's safe person doesn't mean becoming their therapist
- Using Glow For Hope's free Spark Cards to start difficult conversations

**"Maybe the rest of us need to be brave enough to listen."**

**FREE SPARK CARDS**

Not sure how to start a difficult conversation or what to say once it begins?

Glow For Hope's free Spark Cards offer conversation starters and guidance for different situations, including grief, emotional overwhelm and concerns about someone's mental health.

Find them in our Resource Hub:
https://hub.glowforhopenfp.org/

**ABOUT GLOW FOR HOPE**

Glow For Hope is a nonprofit organization raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention through conversation, education, community and connection.

Spark Conversation. Create Community. Ignite Hope.

https://glowforhopenfp.org/

**NEED SUPPORT?**

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis in the U.S., call or text 988. You can also contact 988 for guidance if you're concerned about someone else.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

This podcast provides education and awareness and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

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