Mental Health Advocates of WNY

Today is your chance to be a CHAMPION for mental health in the 716! #Give716 Give 716 offers you the opportunity to amplify your giving power and make a real difference. Join us in our mission to support those going through crisis here in our community. During these power hours, your donation has the opportunity to be matched, doubling your impact! To donate, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eZNwarxj

Do you have or know of a teen struggling with their mental health? Learn more about our Teen Chat Line by attending any of our upcoming webinars! You can also WIN - WIN - WIN!! (2) $25 gift cards will be gifted during each session! Register today by scanning the QR below. Any questions: contact Nicole at [email protected] #youthpeersupport #teenchatline #mentalhealthsupport

We hosted our Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 2nd at The Powerhouse. This was a powerful evening, focused on celebrating those who inspire change by promoting mental health and wellness in our community. It was a memorable evening with auctions, raffles, drinks and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a sit-down dinner and program with honored guest Kendall Toole of Peloton! A very grateful thank you to BestSelf Behavioral Health and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York for their compassionate support of MHA, as well as Catholic Charities USA, Cobey Inc, Erie County Medical Center, Horizon Health Services and New Era Cap in helping to make this event a major success! #mentalhealthmatters

Strideful, a Buffalo-based startup, is an email-based program offering running and walking plans aimed at improving mental wellness. Developed with mental health professionals, the Strideful program integrates an exercise approach with psychology-based techniques. Strideful is partnering with MHA to share practical tips for exercising to improve mental well-being. Strideful will be donating a percentage of May sales to our life-changing mission! Scroll the tips below. #MentalHealthMatters #exercise #fitness

Wish to help MHA be awarded $500 from Roy's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling with a simple vote? The Roy’s Cares Program is a monthly contest, where each month, three organizations are selected to compete and the nominee with the most votes receives a check for $500! To nominate your favorite group, individual, or charity, please fill out the nomination form. Please nominate Mental Health Advocates of WNY! The contest will run from the 1st to the 25th of each month, with the winner determined at 12pm on the 25th day. VOTE NOW: https://lnkd.in/e8Xzg9BN

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and Women’s Health Month, Melinda was the perfect choice for this month’s cover. A Western New York native, Melinda grew up in Jamestown, New York, and completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University at Buffalo, where she obtained a Master of Social Work degree. Regarding why Melinda chose this degree, she says, “I watched the journey of a close family member who had a mental health diagnosis, and the strength of my mom, who was a teacher’s aide. She was my hero.” https://lnkd.in/g4hzSqa4 #covermodel #coverstory #buffalohealth #healthyliving #womenshealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth

Against the Storm Foundation is a gamechanger for our BEST program - helping young minds in the Cheektowaga Central School District with their mental well-being. We thank them for their commitment to MHA and families in our region. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghUdKQmB

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and Women’s Health Month, Melinda was the perfect choice for this month’s cover. A Western New York native, Melinda grew up in Jamestown, New York, and completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University at Buffalo, where she obtained a Master of Social Work degree. Regarding why Melinda chose this degree, she says, “I watched the journey of a close family member who had a mental health diagnosis, and the strength of my mom, who was a teacher’s aide. She was my hero.” https://lnkd.in/g4hzSqa4 #covermodel #coverstory #buffalohealth #healthyliving #womenshealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth

OUR AUCTION IS LIVE! The bidding starts now! Check out the items available to bid on to support the Inspiring Change Dinner, honoring Kendall Toole of Peloton Interactive. You do not have to be present to win! You can bid from anywhere and your generosity directly supports MHA! BID HIGH AND BID OFTEN: https://lnkd.in/ehBRZT2C

We wish to welcome two new members to our Board. They will play an instrumental role in supporting our mission and elevating our cause. Today's highlight is on LeShon Webb - a Crisis Counselor for Buffalo Urban League. LeShon graduated with honors at Tougaloo College, receiving the distinction of Magna cum laude, as well as involvement in many groups and committees. He is currently pursuing his Medical Doctorate at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, specializing in Psychiatry. Please help us welcome this magnificent mind to our Board!