[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E747]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               RECOGNIZING HEADREST STAFF AND LEADERSHIP

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Headrest, New 
Hampshire's 9-8-8 Lifeline Center operator, and their dedication for 
undertaking this mental health initiative. The 9-8-8 Lifeline Centers 
in New Hampshire offer free, confidential, and professional support to 
those in crisis. I applaud the operators fielding these challenging 
calls, working to save lives, and bettering the wellbeing of our 
communities. We are grateful to Headrest and their staff who 
demonstrate sincere passion for their work in mental health care and 
suicide prevention.
  Over five decades, Headrest has expanded to provide crisis 
intervention services by telephone, online chat, and text to several 
states including New Hampshire. Through the height of COVID-19, when 
isolation and quarantine took its toll on our mental health, Headrest 
was there to support those in crisis. Through the power of community 
care, Headrest strives to establish a supportive community and further 
a vision where there are no barriers to getting the help you need. 
Headrest's 9-8-8 Veterans Crisis Line provides our Nation's heroes with 
24/7 counseling informed in military culture. No matter the issue, 
there is always a kind voice to assist you; and it is through that 
ethos Headrest achieves their mission to never turn anyone away.
  On behalf of the constituents of New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I commend Headrest for its devotion to our community and 
applaud the staff who pick up the phone each day to shoulder the 
emotional burden with callers. Their great work fosters immeasurable 
impact and is of high value to the Granite State.

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