Winnebago County Launches Free Mental Health Tool: Here’s How to Use It

Struggling with stress, burnout, or just getting through the day? Winnebago County now has a free online resource to help residents take better care of their mental health before things hit a breaking point.

Feeling Overwhelmed? You're Not Alone

If you've ever stared blankly at a wall for 10 minutes, wondering how you're going to get through the rest of your day and hold it all together, you are not alone.

The good news?

Winnebago County just launched something that might actually help.

Meet Take Ten 815: A Free Mental Health Resource

It's called Take Ten 815, and it's a new website from the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) offering free, expert-backed mental wellness resources. Think of it as a self-care starter kit: tips for parenting without totally losing it, managing anxiety before it hijacks your day, tackling burnout, and even navigating depression.

Why It Matters

The idea is simple—take ten minutes a day to support your mental health. That's it. No appointments, no waiting rooms, no weird breathing apps that judge when you can't focus. Just evidence-based tools and self-assessments you can access anytime.

WCHD says mental health is one of the top concerns in our area, and they're right. Too often, we don't ask for help until we're in full-on crisis mode. This site is about getting ahead of that. It even includes guided discovery tools to help connect you with local services before things spiral.

Take Ten Minutes. Seriously

So, whether you're a parent hiding in your car for five minutes of peace, a college student clinging to your last brain cell, or someone who just feels off lately, give Take Ten 815 a shot.

You don't have to fix everything today. But you can start with ten minutes.

Visit taketen815.crediblemind.com and take your ten.

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