988, the mental health crisis version of 911, will go into effect Saturday, July 16, 2022.
In 2020, Congress came together to institute a similar phone line as 911 specifically for those in a suicidal or mental health crisis. Beginning July 16, 2022 call, text, or chat 988 and you will be directly connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline where you can talk to a trained mental health crisis worker whether you or you or someone else are having thoughts of suicide or is in a mental health emergency situation.
CLICK HERE for more information and how you can help spread the word.
SAMHSA
July 16, 2022
Mental Health Matters, our quarterly e-newsletter is now available! Click HERE to read full newsletter.
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Mental Health Matters: Winter 2022 MHA Newsletter
February 26, 2022
Alexandria, VA (October 21, 2021) – This Global Peer Support Celebration Day, Mental Health America (MHA) announced the launch of “I Am Not Alone,” a new FREE social networking website aimed at combating loneliness and isolation. “I Am Not Alone” is a space where peers can post activities and events designed for people living with mental health conditions. Users can create, find, and attend activities based on shared interests. The site aims to kickstart the process of building new, meaningful friendships, particularly for those struggling with loneliness and isolation brought on by COVID-19. LEARN MORE HERE
Jillian Hughes, Mental Health America
October 21, 2021
We are excited to celebrate Mental Health Month (and National Pet Month) this May with many partners and community members. Below you will find events and information that occurred over the last quarter and future opportunities to learn and advocate for mental wellness for all.
MHA in Sheboygan County Executive Director Julie Preder joins other state leaders to contribute to Northeast Wisconsin's Insight on Business workplace wellness article Workplace can Play a Major Role in Employee Mental Health. READ MORE HERE
Workplace can Play a Major Role in Employee Mental Health
December 31, 2020
In 2019, MHA launched the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, a certification program to recognize employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. With Bell Seal certification, organizations are nationally recognized as leaders in workplace mental health. MHA in Sheboygan County was honored to receive the Silver Bell Seal in 2020! LEARN MORE HERE
MHA in Sheboygan County earns Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
June 2020
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, MHA released a new report, The Strain of Caregiving: How Caregiver Involvement Reduces Distress and Conflict, which explores whether family caregivers feel involved in the care of their loved ones, if involvement has an effect on their levels of distress and conflict in providing care, and the hope they have for their loved one’s recovery. LEARN MORE HERE
Mental Health America Releases Report Exploring the Effect of Caregiver Involvement on Distress and Conflict
November 18, 2020
Mental Health America (MHA) and 11 other national organizations joined together to call on the need for collective action to advance mental health and substance use disorder care in the United States. Their landmark vision statement culminated on World Mental Health Day 2020 and was released in December 2020, demonstrating a strong commitment from leaders in the sector to work together to chart a new course for mental health in our country. LEARN MORE HERE
MHA and 11 other National Organizations Share Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care
December 16, 2020
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Join us to help save lives. Together, we can make a difference in suicide prevention. For 16 years now, we've walked together along beautiful Lake Michigan to support suicide prevention and mental health coming together as a community to talk about mental health, illness, and suicide to have positive impact and make change.
SEPTEMBER 29TH - OCTOBER 1ST
Join our community in a benefit for mental health and addiction recovery. 6 bands in 3 days!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 6:30PM- 7:30PM
This free suicide prevention workshop offered by MHA Lakeshore is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States.
MHA in the News
MHA in Sheboygan County is now MHA Lakeshore. Receive a month of free therapy to celebrate our growth!
Mental Health Matters
988, the mental health crisis version of 911, will go into effect Saturday, July 16, 2022. Read on for more information and how you can help spread the word.
MHA in the News
Read about the Body Image presentation that was given on May 9th at Generations in Plymouth. Full article available, written by Sarah Hall and published in the Beacon.
