MHA in Sheboygan County Executive Director Julie Preder joins other state leaders to contribute to Northeast Wisconsin's Insight on Business workplace wellness article Workplace can Play a Major Role in Employee Mental Health. READ MORE HERE
Workplace can Play a Major Role in Employee Mental Health
December 31, 2020
In 2019, MHA launched the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, a certification program to recognize employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. With Bell Seal certification, organizations are nationally recognized as leaders in workplace mental health. MHA in Sheboygan County was honored to receive the Silver Bell Seal in 2020! LEARN MORE HERE
MHA in Sheboygan County earns Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
June 2020
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, MHA released a new report, The Strain of Caregiving: How Caregiver Involvement Reduces Distress and Conflict, which explores whether family caregivers feel involved in the care of their loved ones, if involvement has an effect on their levels of distress and conflict in providing care, and the hope they have for their loved one’s recovery. LEARN MORE HERE
Mental Health America Releases Report Exploring the Effect of Caregiver Involvement on Distress and Conflict
November 18, 2020
Mental Health America (MHA) and 11 other national organizations joined together to call on the need for collective action to advance mental health and substance use disorder care in the United States. This landmark vision culminated on World Mental Health Day 2020 and was released in December 2020, demonstrating a strong commitment from leaders in the sector to work together to chart a new course for mental health in our country. LEARN MORE HERE
MHA and 11 other National Organizations Share Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care
December 16, 2020
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 AT 12 PM CST
Hear from local community leaders Kristin Stearns- CEO from Lakeshore Community Health, Trisha Erpelding- Director of Education and Advocacy from Mental Health America, and Sarah Beckman- Executive Director from Habitat for Humanity Lakeside speak on how decent and affordable housing impacts health. This event is free to attend but advanced registration is required.
TUESDAYS 10-11AM
Join MHA Mindfulness Instructors for a free guided mindfulness meditation specifically for those in recovery.
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY 6:30PM
Grief is a response to loss and reflects what we love. It can feel all-encompassing and overwhelming. This support group intends to provide a space for individuals to share their grief in a safe space.
Back to School
Back to School 2020-2021: EDUCATORS
We know that this is likely one of the most challenging years of your career. There are so many uncertainties and things to consider from both a professional and personal standpoint. Whatever you feel is the right way to feel, please take care of yourself, and know that we are here to support you and your student's mental health. Please click below for updated resources.
Back to School
Back to School 2020-2021: PARENTS
Please use this as a place to find support while you guide your student(s) and your family throughout the school year and this new environment. We want to help you feel prepared with resources and activities that will make this year as smooth as possible. Know you are not alone! Click below for updated resources.
Back to School
Back to School 2020-2021: K-12 STUDENTS
There are a lot of questions as to what school will look like this year and how things might change along the way. This can make us feel nervous and uneasy. That is why the MHA team, along with numerous trusted organizations, have come together to develop some trainings, tools, and resources, to help you and your caregiver communicate worries & feelings during this difficult year and to help you feel more resilient and confident attending school. Click below for resources.
