The COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge impact on mental health and Memorial Behavioral Health has decided to do something about it. Taylorville Memorial Hospital President and CEO Kim Bourne said that the Memorial Behavioral Health Living Room is an alternative to the Emergency Department if you need someone to talk to during these difficult times.    

Bourne says that access to Mental Health in Christian County has been an issue and that The Living Room is open Monday thru Friday from 12 until 8 and that the services are available at no cost. 

Bourne made it clear that this free service is not for mental health emergencies, but for those over the age of 18 who need someone to talk with.

The Living Room, according to Bourne, is a place where you can hang out and get some help. 

For more information on The Living Room, please call 525-1064. Kim Bourne was a guest on the NEWSTALK WTIM Morning Show.