Fallon County Mental Health Council-FCMHC

24/06/2025

🎤 Men, Masculinity and Mental Health – Dr. Ronald Levant

https://fallon.crediblemind.com/podcasts/men-masculinity-and-mental-health-with-ronald-f-levant-edd

🧔 “When we challenge the idea that emotions are weakness, we open the door to healing.”

Dr. Levant explains how traditional masculinity impacts mental health—and how men can build healthier lives.

Stoic. Self-reliant. Unemotional. For many men, these watchwords of traditional masculinity still hold powerful sway. Men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues, they die by su***de more often, and they commit and are the victims of more homicides. Ronald F. Levant, EdD, di

20/06/2025

🚗 If your truck’s check engine light came on, you'd take it in.
So why ignore the warning signs in your own mind?

⛔ Trouble sleeping
⛔ Constant stress
⛔ Anger or irritability
⛔ Feeling numb or disconnected

These are your brain’s “check engine lights.”

✅ Get a quick mental health checkup — it’s free, anonymous, and only takes a few minutes:
🔗 https://screening.mhanational.org

Men’s Mental Health Month is a reminder: you don’t have to wait until you break down to ask for help.

15/06/2025

👔 To the dads who show up every day—
who work hard, love harder, and carry invisible loads with quiet strength…

💚 Today, we honor you.

But we also want you to hear this:
Your mental health matters, too.

Being a father doesn’t mean being unbreakable.
It means being human—and that includes having stress, fear, or pain you don’t always talk about.

🛠️ This Father’s Day, give yourself the gift of support:
Explore tools made for men and dads at Fallon County’s CredibleMind:
👉 https://fallon.crediblemind.com/topics/mens-mental-health

You don’t have to carry it all alone.
Asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. And your well-being helps your whole family thrive.

Happy Father’s Day. You matter. 💙

10/06/2025

🧠 June is Men’s Mental Health Month 💚

It’s time to break the stigma and start the conversation.

👥 1 in 5 men experience a mental health issue each year — but too often, they suffer in silence.

💬 Let’s change that. Mental health is health.
Talking about stress, anxiety, trauma, or depression doesn't make you weak — it makes you **courageous**.

This month, let’s:
✔️ Check in with the men in our lives
✔️ Encourage open conversations
✔️ Share mental health resources
✔️ Lead with compassion, not criticism

You’re not alone. Healing is possible — and you don’t have to go it alone. 💪

📲 Need help? Start with a free, confidential mental health screening:
👉 screening.mhanational.org

03/06/2025

988 is a great resource

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28/05/2025

We got some feedback from the elementary students about their "calm down kits," and it sounds like they were a big hit! This is what it's all about, connecting with the community and making a difference together 🥳

This month we've been working to raise awareness about mental health, reaching out to local students, on social media, the local paper, the radio, and at the health fair. In the past, we've written grants to help fund the Community Health Worker position and furnished a room at BHS for students to do online mental health appointments. We're currently exploring funding to support Social Emotional Learning in our elementary schools. What else would you like to see done?

Fallon County Mental Health Council is a Local Advisory Council connected to a regional and state network that provides funding and resources for mental health. What are the mental health needs that you see in Fallon County? What services/ trainings/ education would like to see come to our community? How can we work together to make Fallon County even stronger? Comment below, send us a message, or reach out to Community Health Worker Kimberlee Rost or any member of FCMHC. We're here to offer help, hope, and healing for our community.

23/05/2025

🌅 Gentle Reminder for the Weekend 🌅
You are doing your best, and that is enough.
📣 This weekend, be kind to your nervous system.
Slow down. Breathe deeply. Laugh. Cry. Rest. Whatever your body needs.
💬 Tag a friend who could use this reminder.

22/05/2025

In small towns and rural communities, the idea of “going to therapy” can still feel unfamiliar - or even intimidating. Many people believe that therapy is only for those in crisis, or that talking to a stranger won’t help. But the truth is, therapy can be a powerful tool for anyone navigating ...

19/05/2025

Kimberlee and Catalyst for Change are making such a difference in our community! 🙌

19/05/2025

🤝 Support Starts With Us
This week, we challenge you to:
✅ Call someone who might need a check-in
✅ Invite a friend for a walk or coffee
✅ Share a mental health resource or post
Small acts of connection can change lives.
💚 Who will you reach out to today?

15/05/2025

🧰 Build Your Mental Health Toolkit
What helps you when you’re feeling overwhelmed? Try these tools:
✅ Deep breathing
✅ Talking with a friend
✅ Journaling
✅ Moving your body
✅ Time in nature
✅ Listening to music
Everyone’s toolkit looks different—what’s in yours? Comment below! 💚