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 with a Community Award from Delaware Hispano for its efforts to engage with HIspanic Delawareans in 2021, by the NAACP Wilmington Chapter with the Healthcare Advocacy Award in 2019, and by Healthy Delaware as a “Healthy Delaware Hero” in 2010.

Upcoming Events

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1 Kickstart: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training- August (Virtual) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Lewes’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual)
2 Disability Haven Wellness Group (Virtual)
3 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
4 Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (Virtual)
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8 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual)
9 ASIST (In-Person) Disability Haven Wellness Group (Virtual)
10 ASIST (In-Person) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
11 Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Newark’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person)
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15 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Lewes’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual)
16 Disability Haven Wellness Group (Virtual)
17 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
18 Peer Training: Powers of Attorney and Guardianships – What Peers Need to Know (Virtual) Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (Virtual)
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22 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual)
23 ASIST (In-Person) Disability Haven Wellness Group (Virtual)
24 ASIST (In-Person) Peer Training: Supporting Loved Ones Through a Mental Health Crisis (Virtual) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
25 Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Newark’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person)
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29 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual)
30 Disability Haven Wellness Group (Virtual)
31 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
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E-RACING THE BLUES IS BACK! Lace up and join us a

E-RACING THE BLUES IS BACK!

Lace up and join us at Glasgow Park in Newark at 10am on Saturday, October 1st to help us raise awareness for suicide prevention! Stay after the walk for snacks, prizes, and children’s entertainment.

Visit eracingtheblues.org for more details, to register, create a team, or make a donation. You’ll also find the link in our bio and today’s stories.

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Host of @thedailyshow, comedian @trevornoah shares

Host of @thedailyshow, comedian @trevornoah shares his mental health experience saying, “It can be different for different people…for myself, it means that if I'm not careful in how I sleep, how I eat, how I-- how I manage my routine I can become overwhelmed and it can just feel like the whole world is just too heavy to bear.”

We appreciate Noah’s openness and believe the more people who speak candidly about their mental health journey, the more we all can help #EndTheStigma and make positive changes in the lives of people when they need support the most.

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Double tap if you live for vibrant mid-summer bloo

Double tap if you live for vibrant mid-summer blooms 🌸

Surrounding yourself with fresh flowers can increase creativity, ease stress, and enhance your overall mood. Take a walk through your nearest garden or nursery, or start growing your own flower garden to enjoy the mental health-boosting benefits of fresh florals!🪴

📷: @winterthurmuse
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An important change is happening to the National S

An important change is happening to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. On July 16th, the number you dial will change to 988. More details to follow, but we wanted to notify you ahead of time about this change.

Until then, you can still call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to receive help. Stay tuned for more information.

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MENTAL HEALTH TIP —> Catch a wave It may seem o

MENTAL HEALTH TIP —> Catch a wave

It may seem obvious that a beach day reduces stress, but there’s more to it than that. “Surf therapy plays a significant role globally in improving peoples’ health and well-being,”according to @intlsurftherapyorg. Being in the water boosts mindfulness and increases physically activity. It’s the perfect blend.🏄‍♀️

Not into surfing? You can still soak up the ocean’s health benefits by jumping in and swimming around! 🏊

📷: @elliotmacguire

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While her decision initially seemed to cause confu

While her decision initially seemed to cause confusion and disappointment, @simonebiles was also applauded for her honesty and initiative to prioritize her well-being. Tap the link in our bio for tips on how to support yourself and other athletes.

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MENTAL HEALTH TIP —> Get some sun! ☀️ Suns

MENTAL HEALTH TIP —> Get some sun! ☀️

Sunshine brightens our spirits by giving us a boost of serotonin and vitamin D, along with many other health benefits!

So whether you start your day by watching the sunrise, make a point to sit outside for a little bit in the afternoon, or find another way to soak up the sun, we say go for it!

Don’t forget the sunscreen!

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Last month, Actress @selenagomez opened up about h

Last month, Actress @selenagomez opened up about her own mental health journey with Dr. Jill Biden (@flotus) during an @mtv Mental Health Youth Forum.

“I felt like once I found out what was going on mentally, I found that there was more freedom for me to be okay with what I had, because I was learning about it,” she shared. We couldn’t agree more!

Gomez is an advocate for mental health awareness and a co-founder of @officialwondermind, a mental fitness company that is “an inclusive, fun, and easy place where people could come together to explore, discuss, and navigate their feelings.”

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