Be Well Iredell

08/12/2025

📝 Back to School with Mental Health in Mind
As the school year begins, we’re sharing free resources from Mental Health America for every part of a student’s support system:

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & Caregivers – Tips for spotting warning signs, starting conversations, and navigating school supports.

🍎 Educators – Self-care tools, trauma-informed strategies, and ideas for building emotionally safe classrooms.

🎒 Students & Peers – Handouts, activities, and tools to boost connection and resilience.

📚 Explore it all here: mhanational.org/back-to-school-with-mental-health-in-mind

Protect youth mental health! Get ready for the school year and explore our back to school resources all in one place at mhanational.org/back-to-school.

Our new resource hub features articles for students and caregivers about common issues and concerns that come up as a new school year begins. And be sure to check out our printable handouts about depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma, and su***de prevention that you can use in your programming or share directly with your community.

08/05/2025

🚴‍♀️ We’re proud to be a community partner of the Mooresville Fondo a fun and meaningful cycling event that supports mental health and wellness right here in Iredell County!

This event not only brings people together for a great ride, but it also helps fuel the mission of Be Well Iredell through generous sponsorships and community support.

💙 Want to help? The Fondo is currently seeking sponsors! Your business or organization can make a real impact while being part of an exciting local event.

👉 Learn more or sign up here: https://www.mooresvillefondo.com

Let’s keep building a healthier, more resilient Iredell — together!

🚴‍♂️ READY TO RIDE, MOORESVILLE? 🚴‍♀️

The Mooresville Fondo is rolling back into town on Sunday, September 7th — and YOU’RE invited!

Whether you're in for 25, 50, or 75 miles, this all-ages, all-abilities charity ride through our beautiful community supports causes that matter:

💛 Su***de prevention
🩵 Community wellness
💙 Rotary missions right here at home and globally

🎟️ Just $50 gets you registered to ride — plus food, beer and LIVE music from The TrueRiders when you cross the finish line!

📍 Downtown Mooresville
📅 Sunday, Sept 7th
🎶 Fun, fellowship & fresh air

👉 Sign up now: mooresvillefondo.com

Let’s ride with purpose. Let’s ride together. 💛

07/28/2025

We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to attend the Mooresville Resource Fair this morning!
Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who stopped by our table. We loved chatting with you and spreading the word about Be Well Iredell, United Way of Iredell County, and HIVE - Helping Iredell Volunteers Engage!
❤️Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier Mooresville.

07/24/2025

Your mental well-being is important! Take a moment today to check in with yourself. A free, confidential mental health screening is just a click away. If you need local support, you can call 2-1-1 to connect with health and human services in your area, including referrals to healthcare resources tailored to your needs.

🔗mhascreening.org
🔗NC211.org

07/23/2025

As summer winds down, we’re gearing up for a fresh start and we need you with us! ☀️
Be Well Iredell is inviting volunteers to help students head back to school with confidence, wellness, and support. Join us at the End of Summer Bash on August 2nd. You can find more information in the post below, or click this link:
https://volunteer.uwiredell.org/need/detail/?need_id=1106590

Be Well Iredell will host a table at the End of Summer Bash sponsored by Village Intervention Partnership and City of Statesville Recreation & Parks. Join us and help spark continued conversations about mental wellness and su***de prevention. Your presence can make a lasting difference!

You can find more information by visiting this link: https://volunteer.uwiredell.org/need/detail/?need_id=1106590

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love for you to get involved. There are even more ways for you to volunteer with us, just reach out!

07/22/2025

🧠 If you or your clients are covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your support for mental wellness.

Be Well Iredell recommends checking out Solution Spotlight: Behavioral Health at Blue Cross NC
📅 July 29
💻 Register today!
🔗https://bcbsnc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__xUJPi3WRgqqimCLIYqJ-Q #/registration

This virtual session will highlight:
• Tools like Care Navigation and Behavioral Health On-Demand to accelerate access to care
• A whole-person strategy for today’s diverse workforce
• Free training in Youth Mental Health First Aid
• An updated Behavioral Health Toolkit to support education and outreach
• Live insights from Blue Cross NC's clinical and program experts
We encourage mental health advocates, care connectors, and community leaders to take part in this event and bring back powerful resources for those they serve. 💙

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07/21/2025

Backpacks🎒, smiles😄, and Be Well vibes🧠 — we’ll be at the Back to School Bash, and we’d love your help! If you want to make a real impact before the school year starts, volunteer with us to spread wellness in the community! ❤️

Check out the post below to learn more details and sign up using this link: https://volunteer.uwiredell.org/need/detail/?need_id=1102399

Join Be Well Iredell on Saturday, August 2nd as we prepare our students to return to school!

Kintegra Health is kicking off the start of the school year with their annual Iredell Back to School Bash. We would love for you to volunteer with Be Well Iredell.

📆Date: August 2nd, 2025
📍Location: West Iredell High School
❤️ How to Register: Click the link below to register! It will take you to our volunteer portal, Helping Iredell Volunteers Engage (HIVE).
https://volunteer.uwiredell.org/need/detail/?need_id=1102399

Create an account on HIVE and register to volunteer with Be Well Iredell!

07/21/2025

💜The Impact of Culturally Relevant Conversations
on Minority Mental Health 💜Wed 7/30 3pm

Join NC Department of Health and Human Services and NAMI North Carolina for an enlightening panel discussion about the importance of culturally relevant conversations around mental health in minority communities. This webinar will include discussions of NAMI's Sharing Hope program and DHHS' Black Youth Su***de Strategic Action plan.

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Register for the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QP8qbeKbTH-51jpInIPDlw #/registration

More Information: Download the event flyer

07/18/2025

💜This week marks three years of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource offering hope and help to anyone facing emotional distress. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, or interpersonal challenges, trained counselors are available 24/7 via call, text, or chat.

🔗You can visit 988lifeline.org to learn more!

07/16/2025

Three actions you can take for during Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority
Mental Health Awareness Month:
🔶 Take care of yourself.
🔶 Take care of your community.
🔶 Advocate for change.

Community is action, commitment, and care. Every conversation, gathering, and act of wellness strengthens the foundation of mental well-being. Let's stand together!


🔗mhanational.org/july

07/14/2025

🩵 What an incredible day at FOHM Community Fun Day! Over 60 bags shared, each filled with resources and hope for mental wellness. Your kind words, affirmations, and vibrant drawings turned or garden into a blooming space of encouragement and connection. 🌿 Thank you for stopping by our table! Take a look at how our garden blossomed.

07/12/2025

We’re out and about at FOHM Community Fun Day! ☀️Come on out and see us! There’s great food, music, activities. You can also get important information from Iredell Health System, Partners Health Management, and more.

We hope to see you soon!