Mental Health America of Lancaster County

01/18/2026

01/16/2026

✨ Feel-Good Friday 🦭💛
Need a smile to kick off your weekend? These fluffy newborn seal pups are here to make your day! 📸 At the Donna Nook Nature Reserve in Lincolnshire, hundreds of grey seal pups were born this year — nearly 2,000 adorable new lives! Visitors and photographers have captured them rolling in the grass, striking silly poses, and showing off their unique personalities.

🌱 There’s just something about nature’s cuteness that lifts our spirits — and these little guys are proof! 💫

📍 Where smiles were delivered from: Donna Nook, England
🐾 Adorable level: 100% 😍

😊 Did this make you smile?
Like, share, or tag someone who could use a little Friday happiness — and help us spread good news across Lancaster County.

01/15/2026

🧠 Advocacy Works.
When mental health and addiction services faced uncertainty, advocates and providers spoke up—and it made a difference. Nearly $2 billion in critical funding was restored, helping ensure continued support for individuals, families, and communities.

At MHA Lancaster, our Legislative Advocacy Committee plays a vital role in elevating community voices and protecting access to care. Interested in getting involved? Contact Brooke at 717-397-7461 or visit mhalancaster.org to learn more about our advocacy efforts.

Many of the affected grant programs had bipartisan support and President Donald Trump has supported them in the past.

01/15/2026

📢 We’re Hiring: Mental Health Advocate & Educator (Prison-Based)

We’re seeking a Mental Health Advocate and Educator to join our team in a part-time role (30 hours/week). This position works directly with incarcerated individuals at both Lancaster County Prison and the Lebanon County Correctional Facility, providing mental health advocacy, education, and support within correctional settings.

Position highlights:
- Prison-based Mental Health Advocate & Educator
- Work directly with incarcerated individuals
- Regular travel between Lancaster, PA and Lebanon, PA
- Engage in advocacy, education, and relationship-building
- Be part of meaningful, people-centered justice work

This role is ideal for someone committed to mental health access, dignity, and equity for people impacted by incarceration.

👉 Apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/prison-mental-health-advocate-and-educator-8e9adabb8e70d8c4
📩 Questions? Email us at mha@mhalancaster.org
📍 Learn more and visit our website at www.mhalancaster.org/prison-program/

01/15/2026

Your mental health matters. 💙
Take a free, confidential online mental health screening today and check in with yourself or support someone you love. The first step can make a big difference.

🖥️ Take the screening: https://mhalancaster.org/mental-health-screening/

📞 Need help with next steps? Contact one of our advocates at 717-397-7461
🚨 In crisis? Call 717-394-2631 or call/text 988

You are not alone — support is here.

01/15/2026

It's been reversed. https://rollcall.com/2026/01/14/hhs-cuts-2-billion-in-mental-health-addiction-grants/?mkt_tok=NzczLU1KRi0zNzkAAAGfYUJqs3GpxO1zhEnN8MgC4QfwHKsJkb4MN5kF0pZcdo_4ifiGdU7wE1haD95OXGScNMAo5taFL_7XzP-Jkzi1CVU8-qzcScKEL32dznikfI_P

01/14/2026

Life can feel overwhelming, both at work and at home. That’s why CMAP is here to help with:

🌟 3 FREE Counseling Sessions! 🌟

🧠 What is CMAP?
The Community Mental Health Assistance Program is:
✨ Voluntary, free, and confidential
✨ Designed to support Lancaster County residents without access to Employee Assistance Programs
✨ Connected to professional mental health counselors

💬 How CMAP Works:
1️⃣ Get help with workplace or personal challenges
2️⃣ Receive short-term counseling (up to 3 free sessions)
3️⃣ Access follow-up resources to continue your journey

Let us help you navigate life's challenges with compassion and professional care.

📞 Call 717-397-7461 or visit mhalancaster.org to learn more and get started today!

01/13/2026

🧠 What Is Psychodynamic Therapy?

Psychodynamic therapy helps people understand how past experiences and unconscious patterns affect thoughts, feelings, and relationships today. Through talk therapy, individuals gain insight, self-awareness, and lasting emotional growth.
Learn more here: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/psychodynamic-therapy

📞 Need help finding a therapist?
Call 717-397-7461 or visit mhalancaster.org

01/12/2026

Our friends at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and will be offering free Mental Health First Aid trainings next month.

February 11
Public Safety/First Responder - Created for police officers and departments, this course shows how to handle the mental health challenges you see and experience on the job.

February 12
Youth MHFA - Youth-focused curriculum designed to teach participants how to talk to young people ages 12-18 about mental health and substance use and how to step in when they need help.

February 17
Adult MHFA - Adult-focused curriculum designed to teach participants how to help adults in your community, so you’ll be ready to talk when they need you most.