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We partner with diverse communities to improve health and social well-being outcomes through tailored responses based on the needs and strengths of each partner community.

08/25/2025

As the school bells ring once more, they echo with more than just routine. They carry the weight of change, pressure, and unspoken worries. Back-to-school season doesn’t just mark a new chapter in academics. it makes quiet shifts in the hearts of students, families, and educators alike.

Once filled with excitement and fresh notebooks, this season now brings an undertone of anxiety for many. In fact, recent reports reveal that 75% of students feel significant stress about returning to school, a rise from 68% just a year earlier. Behind every backpack is a story, often unseen.

So as we step into this new school year, let’s begin not just with sharpened pencils, but with open hearts and gentle conversations. Talk about emotions. Build coping skills. Create space for honest check-ins.

Sometimes the most important lessons happen outside the classroom.

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08/20/2025

As the new school year begins, continue to check on the mental health of the teenagers around you. Nearly 1/3rd of teens struggle with their mental health (as of 2021).

If you or a teen you know is struggling with their mental health, help is available. If you are having a difficult time please call The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline @ 1-800-662-HELP(4357). If you are in a crisis situation call the crisis lifeline @ 988!

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08/12/2025

Many people struggle with addiction silently. If you are struggling with addiction, there is hope for you!
You are not alone in your journey to beating addiction. If you need help in overcoming your battle with addiction please reach out to your local support groups or call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline @ 1-800-662-HELP(4357) where they can pair you up with resources around you to help you! You are not alone, keep your hope alive!

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08/04/2025

The Wellness Wheel is like your life’s compass. When one area is out of sync, everything else can feel off balance. Just like a tire with a flat spot, your journey gets bumpier when emotional health, social connections, or other key areas are neglected.

We all have evolving needs, but when our most basic ones, like safety, connection, and belonging, just aren’t met, it can hold us back from reaching higher goals like confidence, self-worth, and growth.

Medical News Today warns us that this kind of imbalance can trigger stress, isolation, and a drop in motivation. That is why, this week, take a step forward and ask yourself: Which part of your wellness wheel needs strengthening? What can you do to bring your journey back to a steady pace?

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08/01/2025

August is National Wellness Month! A time to look at the entire spectrum of well-being.

Medical News Today published an article highlighting the importance of overall wellness, and true wellness includes:
-Physical activity: engaging in regular physical activity can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhance your mood, and improve overall health.
-Emotional regulation: Developing emotional self-regulation skills is vital for mental well-being. It helps individuals manage stress, reduce impulsivity, and improve relationships.
-Restful sleep: Consistent, quality sleep is vital for mental health. It aids in emotional regulation, memory, and reduces the risk of mental health disorders.
-Connections with others: Strong social connections are associated with lower rates of anxiety and depression, higher self-esteem, and greater empathy.

What is one small wellness habit that you can commit to this week?

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07/24/2025

Today, July 24th is International Self-Care Day!

Today is all about YOU.

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and remember that your well-being matters. Not just today, but every single day. Whether it’s a quiet walk in nature, a spa day, a good book, or simply saying “no” to something that drains you. Do what brings you peace, joy, and restoration.

Self-care isn't selfish, it's an act of self-respect. So today, give yourself permission to unplug, recharge, and pour into yourself the same love and energy you so often give to others.

✨ Rest. Reflect. Reconnect. Rejoice. ✨
You deserve this. Not just today, but always.

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07/15/2025

We’re halfway through the year already!!!

How are you *really* doing? Have you stopped to reflect, to breathe, to celebrate your small wins? Mid-year check-ins can help reset your mental health goals and remind you that your progress isn’t always visible, but it is always valuable.

Did you know that regular mental health check-ins encourage reflection and foster self-awareness. GSP Health published an article highlighting the benefits of regular mental health check-ins. Connection helps individuals keep track of changes in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This proactive approach allows for early identification of potential issues and promotes overall well-being.

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07/07/2025

It's National Therapeutic Recreation Week!

Looking for fresh, fun ways to boost your health and mental well-being this summer?
Step into something new during National Therapeutic Recreation Week, happening July 7th–13th and let the benefits continue long after!

This week is all about discovering the power of recreation as therapy. Because healing doesn’t just happen in clinics or quiet moments. Sometimes, it happens through laughter, creativity, and play!

Whether it's painting a canvas, cooking up something delicious, solving puzzles, gardening, dancing, journaling, or simply getting outdoors, therapeutic recreation helps reduce stress, improve mood, and bring more joy into your daily life. It’s a chance to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the things that make you feel alive.

So, give yourself permission to try something new. Explore. Create. Move. Rest.
Because recreation isn’t just fun, it’s transformational ✨

Photo by: Anupam Mahapatra on Unsplash

07/01/2025

July is BIOPC Mental Health Month!

Justice, Healing, and Mental Health for all! 🙌

Mental health care must be more than accessible. It must be just, inclusive, and truly equitable. For BIPOC communities, that means confronting the deep roots of systemic injustice, breaking cycles of silence and stigma, and creating healing spaces that honor culture, identity, and lived experience.

The numbers tell us the clear and shocking truth: according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, only 15% of Black adults receive mental health treatment, compared to 27% of White adults. The access is unequal. Support is lacking. And the impact is real.

This month, we shine a light on healing through visibility and the transformative power of community, culture, and connection. Because when voices are heard, when stories are shared, and when care reflects who we are, healing is not only possible, it’s unstoppable.

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06/27/2025

Nature is key to improving Mental Wellness!

Step into nature, step into strength! 💪

As the days grow longer and the evening light lingers, the world gently calls us outside, not just to witness nature’s beauty, but to rediscover ourselves within it. Even just 10 to 50 minutes in a natural setting can transform your day by lowering stress, lifting your mood, and sharpening your focus, according to recent research.

And the impact goes even deeper for children. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio reports that kids who spend more time in nature experience significantly stronger mental health, especially those from low-income families, where the need for peace and healing is often greatest.

Nature is more than just the outdoors. It's medicine. It’s a reset. So today, give yourself that gift and gently remind someone you care about to step outside, breathe deep, and reconnect.

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06/26/2025

This Pride Month, we honor and uplift LGBTQ+ voices, many of whom have faced stigma, rejection, and even isolation. Mental health is NOT one-size-fits-all. It is shaped by our personal identities and how society sees us.

In 2023, Vox published data that supports the statistic that 41% of LGBTQ+ high school students seriously considered attempting su***de, and 20% attempted su***de, significantly higher rates than their heterosexual and cisgender peers.

Let us work toward a world in which everyone can access affirming care, live openly, and be safe and celebrated for who they are!

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06/25/2025

June is Men's Mental Health month, so let's rise above the silence!

Too often, men are told to “tough it out,” as if silence were strength. But burying pain doesn’t make it vanish, it only deepens the wound. This Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re challenging outdated stereotypes and opening the door to honest, courageous conversations.

According to the CDC, men account for nearly 80% of su***de deaths in the United States, with an age adjusted su***de rate nearly four times higher than that of women. These numbers are not just statistics, they’re a call to action!

Mental health is human health. Asking for help is not a weakness. It’s a profound act of courage. Let’s create a safe space, where strength is defined not by silence, but by the willingness to speak up and seek support ✨️

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