MHAV: Mental health budget increases need support
These next few days are a crucial time in the Virginia House and Senate budget negotiations, when budget conferees will make decisions about what to include in the final budget. Now is the time to contact budget conferees to ask that they support budget amendments to improve our mental health system.
Couch to 5K program in the works
Mental Health America of Augusta is starting their first couch to 5k program in partnership with many other local organizations. The program will start the middle of March.
Child and Youth: The State of Mental Health virtual conference announced
April 26, 2021 @ 9:00AM — 12:00PM Eastern Time
Preparing teachers, families, and professionals to serve the youth of our community.
Monthly Spotlight: Bruce Blair
Often stories have powerful messages. Listen as Bruce Blair, our Executive Director and our February Board of Directors Spotlight, shares his message on mental health. (Video)
Breaking the Stigma: The Hayden Hurst story
The story of what Hayden Hurst did with his second chance may just save the life of someone close to you.
Mental health screenings for area youth up during COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health screenings are up 250 percent over the last year in the Greater Augusta region with a rising number of youth reaching out for mental health resources and connections.