Welcome to MHA

The Mental Health Association in Delaware promotes improved mental well being for all individuals and families in Delaware through education, support, and advocacy.

The Mental Health Association in Delaware (MHA) is a statewide, nonprofit organization founded in 1932 to promote mental health. MHA provides services throughout Delaware, and our focus is education, support and advocacy for mental health issues.

The Mental Health Association is an affiliate of Mental Health America and served for many years as a Community Outreach Partner for the National Institute of Mental Health. MHA was recognized by the NAACP Wilmington Chapter with the Healthcare Advocacy Award in 2019, and recognized as a “Healthy Delaware Hero” by Healthy Delaware in 2010.

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month! Take your free, anonymous mental health screening here

Upcoming Events

October 2021

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1 Karaoke Night (Virtual)
2 19th Annual E-Racing the Blues for Mental Health (In-Person)
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4 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) BIPOC Wellness Group (Virtual) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual)
5 Men’s Wellness Group (Virtual)
6 Newark’s Depression and Anxiety Support Group (In-Person) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
7 2021 National Depression Screening Day ASIST Workshop (In-Person) Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (Virtual)
8 ASIST Workshop (In-Person) Karaoke Night (Virtual)
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11 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) BIPOC Wellness Group (Virtual) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual) Wilmington’s Depression and Anxiety Support Group (In-Person)
12 Men’s Wellness Group (Virtual)
13 Newark’s Depression and Anxiety Support Group (In-Person) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
14 Seeking Safety Group (Virtual) Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Newark’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person)
15 Karaoke Night (Virtual)
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18 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) BIPOC Wellness Group (Virtual) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual)
19 2021 Delaware Peer Support Summit (Virtual) The Home Stretch Series: Ways to Help Military Veterans Heal from Moral Injuries (Virtual) Men’s Wellness Group (Virtual)
20 2021 Delaware Peer Support Summit (Virtual) Newark’s Depression and Anxiety Support Group (In-Person) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
21 2021 Delaware Peer Support Summit (Virtual) Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (Virtual)
22 Karaoke Night (Virtual)
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25 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) BIPOC Wellness Group (Virtual) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual) Wilmington’s Depression and Anxiety Support Group (In-Person)
26 Men’s Wellness Group (Virtual)
27 MHA Chats: Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence with Traci Murphy (Virtual) Newark’s Depression and Anxiety Support Group (In-Person) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
28 Seeking Safety Group (Virtual) Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Newark’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person)
29 Karaoke Night (Virtual)
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Today is World Mental Health Day! Mental health is

Today is World Mental Health Day! Mental health is health and it’s important to prioritize your mental health each and every day. We cannot stress this enough.

Tap the link in our bio to learn more about what we do to help #EndTheStigma of mental health, sign up for wellness groups, and take a mental health screening.

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Thank you to our attendees, sponsors, team leaders

Thank you to our attendees, sponsors, team leaders, staff, and board members who attended E-Racing The Blues for Mental Health this past weekend. You all helped us raise over $30,000!!!

MENTAL HEALTH TIP —> Embrace new seasons by embr

MENTAL HEALTH TIP —> Embrace new seasons by embracing the parts that make them unique!

What’s your favorite fall activity? Tell us in the comments below! 🍁

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Lace up because E-Racing The Blues for Mental Heal

Lace up because E-Racing The Blues for Mental Health is back and in-person!

Join us at Glasgow Park in Newark at 10am on Saturday, Oct 2nd to help us raise money and awareness for suicide prevention! Then stay after the event for a family-friendly Fall Fun Fest!

Visit eracingtheblues.org for more details, to sign-up, create a team, or make a donation.

Stay curious! Follow the clues that reveal the thi

Stay curious! Follow the clues that reveal the things you’re interested in and make your inner light shine!

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Today is #SuicidePreventionDay. @mhadelaware recog

Today is #SuicidePreventionDay. @mhadelaware recognizes that suicide is a public health concern and we are working hard to continue our mission of advocacy, education, and support by delivering suicide prevention trainings and resources to our community.

Together, we can save lives and make a difference. Join us in our trainings, at our events, and by donating. Tap the link in our bio to learn more about what we do and how you can help.

How we spend our time on social media can have an

How we spend our time on social media can have an impact on our mental health. Take a moment to go through your feed and ask yourself if you feel uplifted, encouraged, and inspired by what you see. If not, it’s okay to unfollow those accounts!

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and we all have a role in preventing suicide. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. To get started, learn the five action steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal that are supported by evidence in the field of suicide prevention at @bethe1to :

1. Ask the question “Are you thinking about suicide?”
2. Be there- physically, on the phone, or any other way
3. Keep them safe
4. Help them connect with resources
5. Follow up after your initial conversation and keep in touch after connecting them with helpful resources

If you or someone you know may be in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), En Español: 1-888-638-9454, LGBTQ hotline 1-888-488-7386, or the Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741

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