WHO TO CALL?
You see someone passed out at a kickback, they’re barely breathing, and their lips look bluish.
Call 911
Rapid breathing, shaking, feeling like “I’m about to die,” but no medical cause… often triggered by stress.
A panic/Anxiety attack
Vaping has become common among teens, but inhaling flavored chemicals can scar this organ permanently.
The lungs
The only birth control method that protects against both pregnancy and STDs.
Absitence/Celibacy
This beginner friendly card helps young adults build credit without high income and with low interest rates… Capital One offers one.
a student credit card (like the Student Savor card)
Your friend posts a message online that sounds like a goodbye note. You’re scared for their safety and don’t know what to do.
Call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
Their smile suddenly looks uneven and one side of the face droops. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or saying words that don’t make sense… even if the person is young.
A stroke
Drinking two sodas a day may seem harmless, but this habit raises your risk of this chronic disease.
Type 2 diabetes
The STD that Mississippi ranks #6 in, that African American individuals have disproportionately high rates of, and that men (particularly those aged 25–34) are disproportionately affected.
HIV
Paying this on time every month makes up 35% of your credit score, the biggest factor.
your payment history
You need help finding mental health, food, housing, or family planning resources in Mississippi... all in one place.
Call (211) The Mississippi statewide resource & referral service that connects callers with a variety of health and human service resources specific to their needs.
After eating peanuts or shellfish, someone’s throat starts closing and they break out in hives.
Anaphylaxis/Allergic Reaction
Often ignored in young people, consistently high blood pressure is sometimes called this because it causes damage silently.
The silent killer
This Mississippi program helps provide low-cost or free birth control, STD testing, and educational resources to young people.
Mississippi Department of Health family planning clinic
What apps allow you to build credit by “rent reporting” (paying rent through the credit builder)
Apps like Chime and Self
You notice a shady phone call offering to “help you with your credit score,” with a message to send money first... but it smells like a scam. You want to report the attempt or get advice on consumer fraud.
Call the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office (601-359-3680)
Tight chest pain that spreads to the arm or jaw, sweating, and nausea… especially in young adults who think “I’m too young for this.
A heart attack
Nicotine in vapes can rewire a young brain, especially the part responsible for attention and decision making…until about this age.
Age 25
Young mothers who want to continue college can attend Mississippi schools with childcare on campus… name one school.
Mississippi State, Ole Miss, JSU, or Hinds CC
It is to keep your “credit utilization” (the amount of credit you use compared to your limit) under this percentage.
under 30%
You or a friend is dealing with domestic violence, stalking, or relationship abuse and needs confidential help fast.
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE)
A person collapses with no pulse, the first lifesaving step you should take while someone else calls 911 is?
CPR
Eating a high salt diet increases chances of this condition, which is more common in African American communities.
hypertension (high blood pressure)
The STD that Mississippi ranks #1 in (highest rates nationally). This STD can be symptomless for years but lead to infertility if untreated making regular testing important.
gonorrhea or chlamydia
Most car dealerships do/run this type of credit inquiry that DOES lower your credit score.
A hard inquiry