Mental Health Programs
Our programs offer information, education, and assistance with navigating various mental health topics for both youth and adult audiences in Henry County. We work with various partners in the community to focus on the mental health of our residents.
Henry County, Let’s Talk
The Henry County Let’s Talk initiative was created to encourage open discussions about mental health and resilience. The initiative focused on breaking down stigma, building a supportive community, and providing access to mental health resources.
Through school-based assemblies and community events, the initiative aims to help participants identify life stressors and coping mechanisms. The program emphasizes the importance of healthy coping strategies and has educated over 2,452 individuals.
For more information on the topic please contact us and let us know how we can help you.
Adolescent Health Resiliency
Adolescent Health Resiliency is a program in conjunction with Williams and Putnam county that provides education on the link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), adolescent development and behavioural health outcomes.
This training and associated offerings are for any adult who works with or has children in their life. We often tell children to speak to a trusted adult, we provide education on how to be a trusted and safe adult.
#4YMH – 4 Your Mental Health
The 4 Your Mental Health campaign is a community-based initiative designed to promote mental wellness and support individuals facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, or depression. By encouraging people to take care of themselves, connect with others, and relax, the campaign aims to provide practical strategies for managing mental health.
The campaign’s outreach efforts extend across a four-county area, ensuring that individuals in need have access to valuable resources and support. It emphasizes that seeking help is a sign of strength and that you are not alone in your experiences. By fostering a culture of understanding and compassion, the 4 Your Mental Health campaign strives to empower individuals to prioritize their mental health and build a more resilient community.
Youth Coalition Peer-to-Peer
The Henry County Health Department is excited to offer a Peer-to-Peer health education program to Henry County schools. Through this program, students will learn valuable skills like leadership, teamwork, and program coordination that will benefit them in college or the workforce. Peer education has been shown to be effective in helping young people make positive decisions about their health. As health topics are taught and learned throughout the school environment, positive social norms begin to develop, creating lasting change.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about and produce effective peer survey outreach material, analyze received data, create objective topics, and learn about and implement evidence-based programming utilizing a peer-to-peer method.