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May – Mental Health Month
Join us in recognizing May as Mental Health Month, and help us share resources with our community.
#LookAroundLookWithin
About This Campaign
This campaign is designed to begin conversations about changes going on around us and within us. As a community, we want everyone to know that it’s okay to struggle and that no one needs to do it alone. Wearing green won’t solve our issues with depression, anxiety, trauma, fear, or any other problem we’re facing. However, it’s an opportunity to stand together and point to the resources in our community that offer help. Thank you for participating in the 3rd year of this campaign!
The Garrett County Health Department’s Office of Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics is coordinating the Mental Health Awareness Month campaign with all of our partners through the Health Planning Council’s Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup and the Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority.
New for 2023! Jennifer Lee Steckman (GCHD) and Dr. Karl Schwalm, along with a dedicated sub-committee of the Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup, are coordinating a MASSIVE Child Mental Health Month Campaign to greatly expand access to resources for this population. Scroll down to see more resources from this group, and/or submit a request for materials.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Throughout May, we will be highlighting agencies, community groups, and businesses that want to participate by wearing green. Send your group photo to [email protected] to be included in the campaign!
- More ways coming soon! Stay tuned as we get closer to May!
Need Help?
Find a local behavioral health provider using the guide compiled by the Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
Crisis? Call 988 ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Local crisis assistance available at: 301-501-3515.
A Message From Dr. Karl Schwalm on Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
As Mental Health Month comes to a close, watch this message from Dr. Karl Schwalm on why Mental Health Month is so important in Garrett County. To get involved with Mental Health Month and Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, visit...
Garrett County Commissioner Ryan Savage Shows His Support for Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett County Health Department’s Home Health Unit Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Katie Welch From The Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Unit Shows Her Support For Mental Health Month And Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Paula Dove From The Garrett County Health Department’s Administration Unit Shows Her Support For Mental Health Month And Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett County Health Department’s WIC Unit Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett County Health Department’s Administration Unit Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Fred & Gillian From the Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority and Local Management Board Showed Their Support for Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week at the Recent Garrett County Health Fair!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett Regional Medical Center Shows Their Support for Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett County Commissioner Larry Tichnell Shows His Support for Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett County Health Department’s Health Education & Outreach Unit Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett County Health Department’s AERS Unit (Adult Evaluation & Review Services) Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett County Health Department’s Personal Health Unit Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett County Early Care Programs Support Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
Garrett County Health Planning Council / Local Health Improvement Coalition Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
The Garrett County Dove Center Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
The Garrett County Health Department’s Administrative Unit Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
The Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Want to see your picture or video featured on Go! Garrett County, and across our media channels? Send your pictures or videos supporting Mental Health Month to [email protected]! We'll be creating even more materials for the community as we receive additional...
May is Mental Health Month
https://youtu.be/hnuGMIM_I7I Fred Polce, Jr. Mental health heavily influences our quality of life. So it makes sense that mental health, just like physical health, is a focus area of our collective community improvement work. Together we provide tools to new families,...
Mental Health Month Resources
New for 2023! Many of these resources were compiled by the Child & Adolescent Wellness Workgroup Sub-Committee for Child Mental Health Month, spearheaded by Jennifer Lee-Steckman, Director of Nursing at the Garrett County Health Department, and Dr. Karl Schwalm, Chair of the Child & Adolescent Wellness Workgroup, along with a number of dedicated community volunteers (including some of the individuals listed below). A HUGE thanks goes out to this group of dedicated individuals for organizing a MASSIVE campaign for this increasingly vulnerable population.
Garrett County Mental Health Provider Guides
Behavioral Health Authority Comprehensive Provider Guide
Behavioral Health Resources One-Pager
Mental Health Services Printable Index
Resource submitted by Fred Polce Jr. and Sandy Miller
Mental Health America
Mental Health America Resources for Mental Health Month and Community Toolkit
Resource submitted by Fred Polce Jr.
Campaign Letter & Data Resource List
How to Participate Flyer
Resource submitted by Sandy Miller
Public Health Reports
Protecting Youth Mental Health
The Mental Health of Minority and Marginalized Young People: An Opportunity for Action
Resource submitted by Sandy Miller
Mental Health & Faith
Youth Mental Health and Well-being in Faith and Community Settings: PRACTICING CONNECTEDNESS
Resource submitted by Sandy Miller
Call to Action Printables
Protecting Youth Mental Health Call to Action Sheets
Resource submitted by Sandy Miller
Maternal Mental Health Resources
Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Printable Hotline Wallet Cards
Wallet Card Information
Resource submitted by Jennifer Lee-Steckman
Child Coloring Pages
Flowers & Emotions Coloring Pages
Robots & Emotions Coloring Pages
Resource submitted by Jennifer Lee-Steckman
Adult Coloring Pages
Flower Coloring Page #1
Flower Coloring Page #2
One Thing at a Time
Resource submitted by Jennifer Lee-Steckman
Crossword Puzzles
Crossword Puzzle
Crossword Puzzle Answers
Resource submitted by Jennifer Lee-Steckman
Classroom Activities
Lesson Plan: WALK IN OUR SHOES
Emotions: Talk to Your Teacher
ME Check-In Activity
I Wish My Teacher Knew Activity
Make Your Own Control Activity
Resource submitted by Jennifer Lee-Steckman
Book Lists for the Children & Adolescents
Toddler Booklist
Early Elementary Booklist
Elementary – Middle School Booklist
Teen Booklist
Resources submitted by Laura Robinson
Social Media Posts
Social Media Posts for National Adolescent Health Month™ 2023
Resource submitted by Jennifer Lee-Steckman
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Best Practices Registry
Fresh Check Day by the Jordan Porco Foundation
(for College Students)
Resource submitted by Jennifer Lee-Steckman
Support Resources
Facts for Families
When to Seek Help Fact Sheet
Resource submitted by
Jennifer Lee-Steckman and Laura Robinson
Mental Health Month Campaign Messages
Share these messages on your social media profiles, websites, and via email newsletters to participate in our campaign!
April 28 – May 6
Every Monday in May, gear up to show your support for mental health awareness! #MentalHealthMay2023
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
May 7 – 13
We’re all in this together – wear green to show that no one has to go it alone. #MayIsMentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMay2023
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
May 14-20
Stress and anxiety can weigh us down. Lighten the load and find someone to talk to today! #MentalHealthMay2023
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
May 21- 27
Celebrate friendship and reach out to someone today. Kindness is free and makes our world a better place! #MentalHealthMay2023
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
May 28 – June 3
How are you doing? Most of us answer, “I’m fine,” even when we’re not. Let’s be honest and listen more carefully to those around us. #MentalHealthMay2023
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/