Associates in Christian Counseling

Mental Health Month - Get Connected

Mental Health Month was created more than 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all. This year the National Mental Health Association has chosen social connectedness as its theme. They see “being connected” as an essential component for maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness and define three ways to get connected:

Get connected to family and friends to feel close and supported.
Last month Associates held its annual banquet. It was a time of fellowship and community among those who faithfully support this ministry as well as a time to make new friends. Be sure to read Banquet Reflections and visit our photo gallery and sponsor listing.

Get connected to your community to feel a sense of belonging and purpose.
Our Speakers Bureau is our educational outreach to our community. In the past year our staff members have spoken on a variety of topics to church groups, support groups, and parents meetings. To learn more about our connection to the community, be sure to read Speakers Bureau and Out and About in Our Community.

Get connected to professional help to feel better when your stressed and having trouble coping.
Confidentiality protects client/therapist conversations so as a ministry, we rarely have stories to share. Over the years a few clients have provided feedback to us on how getting connected to the professional help available at Associates has impacted their lives. These are reprinted with permission in Our Clients: In Their Own Words.

Information on National Mental Health Month from www.nmha.org/go/may