| | | | | | | Dear Journey Community, Mental Health Awareness Month is the perfect time to spotlight an important issue that impacts us all. Mental well-being is fundamental to our overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. Mental health disorders are far more common than many realize. In fact, 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience some form of mental health concern each year. From anxiety and depression to trauma and addiction, these challenges can have a profound effect on our daily lives, relationships, and overall quality of life. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage you to take a step back and reflect on your mental wellness. What can you do to improve it? What resources or support systems do you have? Remember, your mental well-being is just as vital as your physical health—treat it with the same care and consideration. Let's make this Mental Health Awareness Month a time to celebrate the importance of mental health and commit to taking care of ourselves and each other.
Warm regards,
Journey Mental Health Center | | | | | | | | OPUS Art Exhibit By Melissa Lipska, Director of Development and Donor Relations | | | | We are excited to invite you to an art exhibit and reception at the Goodman Community Center Brassworks Building, 214 Waubesa St., Madison, WI, on May 18th. We’re co-hosting this event with a gracious community member, Monica Radtke, and proceeds will benefit the incredible work Journey Mental Health Center is doing in the community. Stop by the Opus Art Exhibit anytime between 6 pm and 10 pm. The beautiful art pieces will be available for auction, so you can support Journey and enjoy new artwork. During the art exhibit, special activities will be available for folks to intentionally reflect on Mental Health Awareness Month. By lighting a luminary in memory of a loved one who has passed away, in support of someone facing challenges, or in honor of a special person in our lives, we symbolically light the way from hope to recovery. Each luminary serves as a beacon of love, remembrance, and strength, reminding us that even in the darkest times, there is light and hope ahead. Also, join us for a special reception at 6:30 pm featuring Don’t Cook for Cowboys’ charcuterie-style food, refreshments, and art therapy activities. “Don’t Cook for Cowboys” began in the winter of 2022 when two pals were going through heartache and reconnecting through food and intentional time with friends and family. With a mutual love for thrifting, curating spaces, sharing meals, and building community, this evolved into throwing eclectic dinner parties for their loved ones and their community. Space is limited, and RSVPs are required for the reception, as we anticipate it will sell out. Your kindness and support mean the world to us. We truly appreciate your commitment to our cause and hope to see you there. | | | | | | | | Sneak Peak of Journey Shop | | Prepare to make a statement and support a cause close to our hearts! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our latest online fundraiser shop. Featuring a range of unique gear adorned with supportive messages, from shirts to drinkware and beyond, there's something for everyone. Best of all, every purchase contributes directly to Journey Mental Health Center, empowering our impactful work in the Dane County community. Check our website and social media pages for the big reveal, and let's make a difference together! | | | | | | | | | | Streamlined Access to Mental Health Services at Journey | | At Journey Mental Health Center, we are committed to making it easier than ever for you to access the services you need. We recently made improvements to the Consumer Forms page on our website. From OWI assessment appointment request forms to referral forms for our Clinic-Based Services and our Promoting Recovery from Onset of Psychosis (PROPs) program, consolidating our forms on a dedicated page helps remove any barriers and empower you to take charge of your mental well-being. We've got you covered whether you're seeking general mental health care or specialized support. At Journey Mental Health Center, accessing care should be seamless and stress-free. Visit our Consumer Forms page today and start your journey to wellness. | | | | | | | | Outreach Calendar It's that time of the year again - outreach season! Keep an eye out for us at these upcoming locations: - OPUS Art Exhibit // Saturday, May 18th from 6 pm - 10 pm. Goodman Center - 214 Waubesa St., Madison
- Juneteenth Parade // Saturday, June 15th from 10 am - 6 pm. Penn Park, Madison.
- Pride Fest // Saturday, June 22nd from 12 pm - 4 pm. Wetmore Park, Sun Prairie
- Disability Pride Fest // Saturday, July 27th, from 12 pm - 5 pm. Warner Park, Madison.
- National Night Out // Tuesday, August 6th from 5 pm - 7 pm. Lions Park, Mazomanie.
- Magic Pride Festival // Sunday, August 18 from 1 pm - 6 pm. Warner Park, Madison.
- Good Neighbor Festival // Sunday, September 8th from 12 pm - 5 pm. Brittingham Park, Madison.
Stay tuned for more to come! | | | | | | Yahara House Gallery Night | | | | On May 3rd, Journey's Yahara House program participated in the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art's Spring Gallery Night. Many members created art pieces that could be found all around the building. Music was provided by Yahara House member and Emmy award-winning classical guitarist Jaim Guiscafre. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Yahara House Member Featured in Clubhouse International Newsletter Yahara House member Sonja was featured in a recent Clubhouse International for their Who We Are Spotlight Series! Each month, Clubhouse International highlights a person or clubhouse that has been instrumental in the global Clubhouse network. Read Sonja’s spotlight here. | | | | | | CARES 3rd Team Expansion Journey's CARES team expands to a third team. To learn more, click the link here. | | | | | | Cont. Ed: Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence “101”
Presenters: Zoë Heitzinger (she/her) MSW; Morgan Reed (she/her) BA; Ayden Romer (she/her)
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Venue: Via Zoom
Cost: FREE!
1.5 CE Hours (NBCC/ACEP Approved #6760)
Registration: Click HERE! | | | | | | | | Journey Mental Health Center
Journey Mental Health Center, Inc. | 25 Kessel Court, Suite 105 |Madison, WI 535711
608-280-2700 | Media Inquiry? rebecca.eberhardt@journeymhc.org | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
