Kendrick Foundation

09/30/2025

As Su***de Prevention and Recovery Month come to a close, let this be a reminder: no matter your story, no matter where you are on your journey, you matter.

Your struggles do not define your worth, and your presence in this world brings value that can never be replaced. Recovery is possible, healing is real, and hope is always within reach.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please call, text, or chat 988—you are not alone. 💙 💜

09/29/2025

We are so grateful to everyone who was part of our 2nd Annual Morgan County Behavioral Health Connection! 💚🖤

Thank you to the amazing providers and attendees who made this event a success. For those who couldn’t join us, we missed you and hope to connect in the future!
Together, we’re building connections, raising awareness, and celebrating the vital work of our behavioral health community. 🌟

👉 Stay connected with us for upcoming events and opportunities to engage!

09/25/2025

Check out what our Behavioral Health Consultant, Liz Stirn, LCSW, from Guided Vision Consulting, LLC, and Kendrick Foundation’s own, Nikki Jo McCrady, put together for National Su***de Prevention Month.

September is National Su***de Prevention Month- a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and strengthen support for mental wellness in our communities. Su***de is preventable, and together we can make a difference.
What You Can Do:
Start the Conversation – Ask how someone is really doing and listen without judgment.
Share Resources – Let others know about local supports and the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
Promote Connection – Encourage belonging by checking in with friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.
Reduce Stigma – Talking openly about mental health helps break down barriers to seeking help.
💚 If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for free, 24/7, confidential support.
💚 Every life matters. Let’s make mental wellness a community priority.

Thanks to Healthy Community Coalition partners Elizabeth Stirn, LCSW, from Guided Vision Consulting, LLC and Nikki Jo McCrady from Kendrick Foundation for this content.


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09/22/2025

📣 💙 Morgan County—We need your assistance in ranking what matters! Help Shape a Healthier Morgan County!

The Morgan County Healthy Community Coalition is committed to improving wellness and reducing chronic disease in our community.

They identified 10 evidence-based strategies around diet and exercise—and need YOUR input!

👉 Rank the strategies from most to least important to help us identify top community needs and guide our future focus.

📲 Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/4gj0Aoe to participate—and don’t forget to share widely so more voices are heard!

09/17/2025

Talking about su***de isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation. Be the difference. 💜🩵

With support from the Kendrick Foundation, help and resources are available locally within Morgan County. Learn more at https://kendrickfoundation.org/school-based-mental-health-initiative/ and https://kendrickfoundation.org/24-25-competitive-grantees/
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The Kendrick Foundation is pleased to announce year two of the school-based mental health initiative (SBMHI) 2.0. This is a continuation of a successfully established partnership between Adult & Child Health, Centerstone, Youth First, and the county’s four public school systems. This initiative fu...

09/15/2025

You don’t have to be alone in . Find your support network. Find your strength. Explore options that work for YOU.

With support from the Kendrick Foundation, help and resources are available locally within Morgan County. Learn more at https://kendrickfoundation.org/school-based-mental-health-initiative/ and https://kendrickfoundation.org/24-25-competitive-grantees/

09/12/2025

September is Healthy Aging Month—a time to celebrate wellness, resilience, and the opportunity to reinvent at every age. The 2025 theme, “Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself,” encourages everyone to embrace new adventures, nurture physical, mental, and emotional health, and take positive steps toward a vibrant future.

Healthy Aging Month reminds us that staying active, eating nutritious foods, and connecting with others can transform the way we age—making each chapter richer and healthier.

For more tips on healthy aging, visit: https://healthyaging.net/healthy-aging-month/healthy-aging-month-2025-redefine-your-next-chapter/

09/08/2025

A day to raise awareness, share support, and remind everyone: help is always 3 numbers away. Compassionate help. Anytime. Anywhere. 💜🩵

09/05/2025

is a great time to prioritize care, connection, and healing. ❤️‍🩹Need help getting started? Go to ➡️ samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope 💜

Looking for local resources? Join Stability First at Names not Numbers, Rise and Recover TONIGHT from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Stick around for the candlelight vigil as we remember those lost from fatal overdose.

09/05/2025

We’re pleased to present our 2025 Kendrick Scholars. 🎓

Morgan Reese (Yount)
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University

To learn more about this year’s scholars, go to
https://kendrickfoundation.org/kendrick-scholars/

09/03/2025

We’re pleased to present our 2025 Kendrick Scholars. 🎓

Elise Turner
Doctor of Pharmacy
Purdue University

To learn more about this year’s scholars, go to
https://kendrickfoundation.org/kendrick-scholars/

09/02/2025

🌟 Grantee Spotlight! 🌟

The Kendrick Foundation is proud to partner with Youth First, Inc. as part of our school-based mental health initiative 2.0! Through this initiative students at Mooresville Schools and MSD of Martinsville have access and opportunity to participate in supportive voluntary mental health services.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, many mental health conditions first appear in youth and young adults, with 50% of all conditions beginning by age 14 and 75% by age 24. One in six youth have a mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression, but only half receive any mental health services. 💚

For more information, please visit: https://kendrickfoundation.org/school-based-mental-health-initiative/