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
Stories can lift and support others who are struggling. Watch three special families share their grief journey from losing their loved ones to suicide. Thank you, False Take Films, for capturing their stories with empathy and compassion. Check on one another. If you are struggling, reach out for help. Your story matters. Watch the video HERE
Check out our new podcast "Think on This" with host Keegan Rhynas.
The Think on This podcast is a broad look at the world of mental health in the hopes that through the stories of those who engage in mental health each day, we can provide much-needed clarity to this subject. You can access the podcast with Spotify, YouTube, or Apple.
Fallooza Fall Festival & Country Music - a Benefit for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery is coming September 29th -October 1st. Come out and support mental illness and addiction recovery.
We honored Kyleigh Brunette, Youth Ambassador at the 17th Annual There is HOPE event. Find out more about Kylie's Virtual LemonAID Stand by Clicking Here
LemonAID Saves Lives
In 2019, MHA launched the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, a certification program recognizing employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. With Bell Seal certification, organizations are nationally recognized as leaders in workplace mental health. MHA Lakeshore was honored to receive the Silver Bell Seal in 2020! LEARN MORE HERE
MHA Lakeshore 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
Our youth ambassadors play a very important role in supporting each other and their mental health. We know that when teens struggle, they talk to their peers. You can help to bring awareness and reduce stigma- learn more about mental health and how to support your peers by becoming an MHA Youth Ambassador today.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: MHA Lakeshore is looking for young adults to be mental health leaders to join our Youth Ambassador Program. If interested, attend our Virtual Kickoff on October 19th at 5 pm. You can sign up, with your school email, by filling out the Microsoft Form linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/NHk6CmR8s4
Youth Ambassador Program
Don't miss out on our weekly emails for gentle reminders on your mental health. Sign up HERE
SEPTEMBER 29TH - OCTOBER 1ST
Join our community in a benefit for mental health and addiction recovery. 6 bands in 3 days!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH FROM 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.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
Join us Thursday, October 6th to focus on screening for depression and other mental health conditions. Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
Mental Health Matters
Eight-year-old Kyleigh Brunette lost her father, Jordon Wakefield, to suicide in 2019. When she found out how her father had died, she decided to set up a lemonade stand in his honor and raise funds for suicide prevention.
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.
