MHA in Henry CountyThrough the efforts of concerned citizens, the Mental Health Association in Henry County was organized in 1955. MHA offers a wide variety of programs to meet the needs of its county citizens. The Association is comprised of members, a volunteer board of directors and an executive director. Memberships, donations, program sponsorships, fundraising and funding from Henry County United Fund make it possible for the MHA to promote mental health and victory over mental illness through advocacy, education and services. ProgramsEDUCATIONAlzheimer’s Conference - Full day conference for personal and professional caregivers, in November Depression Screenings - Year round “Claire’s Story” - Teen depression program presented to middle schools Women & Depression seminar - Half-day program includes screenings. Presented annually Parenting - S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) Eeyore’s Birthday Party - Childhood depression; 1st Saturday in May, 1-3 p.m., at Library SUPPORT GROUPSCaring Friends - Caregivers for patients with Alzheimer's and related disorders. Helps caregivers, friends and relatives of those affected with these progressive diseases. It meets twice a month HIV/AIDS - For those infected and affected. Family and significant others are welcome to share their feelings and emotions. Members, meeting place and time are kept confidential. It meets monthly Manic Depression - Those affected with bi-polar depression Schizophrenics Anonymous - Consumers with this mental illness may attend. Meets monthly Low-Vision - For those who are visually impaired. Meets monthly SELF-ESTEEM“Glad To Be Me” - Kindergarten. Done in cooperation with United Fund's "Day of Caring" “I’m Thumbody” - Third grade; trained volunteers present this program to help teach the positive aspects of individuality and self-esteem Essay Contest - Fifth & Sixth graders write essays addressing their thoughts and feelings about themselves with titles like “Why I Like the Person I Am” and “Why My Friends Should Like Me” Hospital Gowns - Extension clubs sew gowns for residents of nursing homes and children's hospitals ADVOCACYOmbudsman - Mediates and/or advocates on behalf of mental health consumers Memorial Service - A remembrance for those who have lost loved ones. Held first Saturday in December Christmas Gift Lift - Provide sponsor gifts to mental health consumers and their families For more information on the Mental Health Association, e-mail Susan Stillwell-Wyatt, MHA Director, at swyatt@icapcaa.org. |
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