Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition’s Post

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day Today, we recognize the strength, resilience, and wisdom of Indigenous communities, while also acknowledging the importance of mental health within these cultures. 🧠 Indigenous mental health is rooted in the connection to land, traditions, and community. 🌎✨ Let’s continue to support and uplift mental health awareness and services that honor these unique cultural perspectives. #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #Celebration #Culture #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Did you know that October is health literacy month? 🤔 Health literacy in general is important, but mental health literacy in particular means you have a general knowledge of the signs and symptoms as well as the treatment resources for mental illness, and the ability to recognize, manage and seek support for mental health issues. 🧠 When you have a strong level of mental health literacy, you're empowered to better care for your mental well-being and take proactive steps to address issues early, leading to a higher quality of life. Learn more about Mental Health Literacy, including its full definition, importance, and impact by reading this article by Tulane University. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exYbh_s4 #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #InTheNews #MentalHealthLiteracy #Defintion #Importance #Impact #TulaneUniversity

It’s National Depression Screening Day 🧠 If you've been feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or just not yourself, it may be time to get screened for depression. Early detection can be the key to getting the support you need and improving your well-being. 💙 You can get screened today—reach out to a healthcare provider or visit online resources to take the first step toward better mental health. Your mental health matters! 🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿 #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #NationalDepressionScreeningDay #Depression

Did you see that NEW Cleveland Neighborhood and Cuyahoga County Council District data profiles are available? 🤔 The Center For Community Solutions, a MHAC State-level member, shared these profiles last month, which look at data points surrounding health, employment, economic stability, education, housing, and neighborhood conditions. 📊 🔗 Visit their profile to find the link and learn more! #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #StateMember #MemberRepost #CommunitySolutions #Neighborhoods #Districts #Data

Thank you to everyone who came and made our Northeast Public Officials Breakfast Reception such a success! 🎉 The event was held at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar in downtown Cleveland, and we were happy to have a great turnout of Ohio public officials join us on this beautiful morning! We’re excited to share our own gallery of the event soon but we would love to see the photos you have to contribute. Please share them with us! 📸 ✅ Instagram: mhac_oh ✅ Facebook: Mhac.Ohio ✅ LinkedIn: Mhaadvocacy And a special shoutout to Aimee Shadwick, Director of RecoveryOhio. Thank you for attending our event and representing the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine! #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #NortheastHub #NEHub #PublicOfficialsBreakfast #PublicOfficialsReception #NEPOR

October is #HealthLiteracyMonth, and understanding health information is crucial—especially when it comes to mental and behavioral health. 🧠 Being informed empowers us to make better decisions, seek proper care, and break down the stigma surrounding mental health. When we improve health literacy, we create stronger connections between patients and providers, making it easier to access the help we need. 🙌🏿🙌🏽🙌🏾 Let’s take this month to raise awareness and promote understanding for a healthier mind and community. 🌎✨ Learn more about health literacy: https://lnkd.in/eWSuaEvM #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #HealthLiteracyMonth #HealthLiteracy

We’re shining a light on Butler Behavioral Health, one of our Southwest Hub coalition members. Butler Behavioral Health is licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health, the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, and CARF accredited. They’re dedicated to offering caring, comprehensive, and well-coordinated behavioral health services. Learn more about Butler Behavioral Health and its services on its website. 🔗 bbhs.org/about-us/ #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #SWHub #SouthwestHub #MemberSpotlight #ButlerBehavioralHealth

September marks both National Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month and amidst the challenges for those struggling with mental illness or addictions, there are also moments of celebration. 🧠✨ As the month comes to a close, see how one Ohio artist has taken the pain from her past and transformed it into creative inspiration. 🎨 Learn more about Emily Strange and her empowering art by reading the full article. 📰 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eH5DnnNU #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #InTheNews #Artwork #CreativeInspiration #SpectrumNews1

Thank you to all of our past Northeast Public Officials Reception Sponsors whose commitment to our mission helps make our work possible! 🙌🏾💪🏼 Want to learn more about how to become a sponsor and help support the MHAC mission? 💬 We’d love to chat with you about it! Send us a message at: https://lnkd.in/eDZ59vuG. #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #Sponsors #ThankYou

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health and addiction support? 🧠 Join the MHAC in facilitating impactful dialogues between community members, policy makers, and public officials. 💬 By engaging in these conversations, you can help advance policies that improve access to services and support for individuals and families. 🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌🏿 🔗 Learn more about how you can get involved and contribute to meaningful change by visiting mhaadvocacy.org. #MHAC #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #advocacy #coalition #ohio #addictionsupport #dialogue #meaningfulchange