Mental Health America of Lancaster County

09/27/2025

09/26/2025

💙💛 Thank you to our Lancaster County Commissioners for ensuring that support for social services continues during this uncertain time. Your action helps families, children, and individuals in our community continue to access the resources they need. We are grateful for your commitment to keeping Lancaster strong and supported. Commissioner Josh Parsons Commissioner Ray D'Agostino
Alice Yoder, Lancaster County Commissioner
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/lancaster-county-to-begin-partial-payment-to-social-services-if-state-budget-deadlock-rolls-into/article_d1e6cd54-5fda-4c92-89f4-d958947703dd.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawNChydleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsZ_heT0fVxRG_XTPumA5csKxDncw6OuZP4czS4XjE5Fgv3CL2yiS_F7a8gb_aem_UlAcK1h3HkTKn8Ejwzc4Rg

09/26/2025

🐻 Feel-Good Friday Alert! 🐾
It’s Fat Bear Week and your vote matters! Which bear stole your heart this year? Cast your vote now and help crown the chonkiest champ.

🔸 How to vote: Visit https://explore.org/fat-bear-week
and pick your favorite.
🔸 Why vote?: This fun event celebrates the amazing strength and survival of bears, and gives nature lovers a reason to smile.
🔸 Share the love: Tag a friend, drop your pick in the comments, and let’s see who ends up with the most fans!

📸 “Bear with me … I’m slowly putting on those hibernation layers.” https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls

09/25/2025

Thank you for visiting our office and supporting our safe storage program!
Learn more about our safe fi****ms storage program here: https://mhalancaster.org/su***de-prevention-coalition/gun-lock-project/

It was good to meet with Mental Health America of Lancaster County this week to continue our conversations about improving mental health in Lancaster. I've been partnering with these folks to provide free gun locks to constituents all month long as part of Su***de Prevention Month. If you are interested in a free gun lock, be sure to stop by my office and get one!

09/25/2025

ITS FREE!
Join us for TEACHERS TROUBLE-SHOOTING TRAUMA-BASED BEHAVIORS (T3B Sessions)

Is there a situation in your class that's challenging you? Not sure how to respond to a student's behavior?

We have sessions scheduled this fall where teachers can discuss your challenging situations with veteran Trauma-Informed Educators. We'll be talking about the challenges we all face as we try to implement trauma-informed strategies and shift our lenses to become more trauma-sensitive educators.

October 2 Session: Doris Bowman, MS, CTP-E, CTP-C & Rick Bowman, MA, CTP-C
November 6 Session: James Moffett, MEd & Dustin Springer, PhD
December 3 Session: Melissa Sadin, EdD & Ralph Rothacker, MEd

All sessions run from 7 - 9 pm eastern. When you register to attend, submit your toughest case...it could be one we discuss that night. We plan to cover at least 3 cases and have some time for a brief Q&A.

Signup:
https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/teachers-troubleshooting-trauma-based-behavior-is-back-and-free/

09/25/2025

💬 It’s Okay to Ask for Help
Asking for help doesn’t make you weak—it shows strength and courage. 💪💚
Everyone struggles sometimes. Reaching out could be the first step to healing.

✨ Take a free & confidential mental health screening at mhalancaster.org

📞 Need more support? Call one of our advocates at 717-397-7461

You are not alone. 💚

09/24/2025

Join us for a full day of fun, learning, and connection at this one-of-a-kind community event! 🎉

🎶 Entertainment & Demonstrations: Food demos, Swingtime Dolls, The Uptown Band’s Erich Cawalla & so much more!
🎨 Interactive Activities: Painting, birdhouse building, free massages, and other hands-on fun.
🤝 Networking & Resources: Connect with local businesses, organizations, and services that support healthy and vibrant living at any age.

🌟 Want to showcase your business? Booths are available for just $350—plus sponsorship opportunities!

👉 Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/AgingYourWay2025

Don’t miss this celebration of community, wellness, and aging your way! 💛

09/24/2025

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If you need immediate support call 717-394-2631 (Lancaster Crisis Intervention) or call or text 988.

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

🧠✨ Name it to tame it. When we put words to our feelings, we take away some of their power. Instead of letting emotions overwhelm us, naming what we feel helps calm the brain and makes space for healing. 💙💛

👉 Try it: Next time you’re upset, pause and say, “I feel hurt,” or “I feel anxious.” It’s a small step toward regaining control and finding peace.


Sign up for our newsletter for more helpful tips at mhalancaster.org.

09/22/2025

🍎🍯 A sweet New Year to all who celebrate! 🌟 This season of renewal is a gentle reminder to care for your mental health, embrace hope and resilience, and take each day as a chance to heal and grow. Shana Tova!