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

March 2023

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1 LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual) People of Color Wellness Group (Virtual) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
2 Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Men’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (Virtual)
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6 Kickstart: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training- March (Virtual) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) COVID Wellness Group (Virtual) Lewes’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person)
7 Seeking Safety Wellness Group (In-Person) Disability Haven Wellness Group (Virtual)
8 LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
9 Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Men’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Newark’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person)
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13 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) COVID Wellness Group (Virtual)
14 Disability Haven Wellness Group (Virtual)
15 LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual) People of Color Wellness Group (Virtual) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
16 Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Men’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (Virtual)
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20 Master Your Stress Workshop (Virtual) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) QPR Training (Virtual) COVID Wellness Group (Virtual) Lewes’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person)
21 Seeking Safety Wellness Group (In-Person) Peer Training: Privacy & Security Rules Peers Need to Know (Virtual) Disability Haven Wellness Group (Virtual)
22 MHA Chats: Mental Health in Pop Culture (Virtual) LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
23 ASIST (In-Person) Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Men’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Newark’s Survivors of Suicide for Grief and Healing Group (In-Person)
24 ASIST (In-Person)
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27 Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) COVID Wellness Group (Virtual)
28 Disability Haven Wellness Group (Virtual)
29 LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness Group (Virtual) Depression and Anxiety Wellness Group (Virtual) Pike Creek’s Depression & Anxiety Wellness Group (In-Person)
30 Women’s Wellness Group (Virtual) Men’s Wellness Group (Virtual)
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Come support the Mental Health Association in Dela

Come support the Mental Health Association in Delaware by participating in the “Kickin’ the Stigma Out of Mental Illness” kickball tournament! Participants must be at least 12 years old, and will be placed into teams. Snacks, water and shirts will be provided. Trophies will be awarded to the top two teams! To learn more and register, email kickinthestigma@gmail.com

Date & Time: Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 9:00am to
5:00pm
Location: In-Person [Big Oak County Park (417 Big Oak Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977)]

Registration Link: https://www.mhainde.org/.../2023-Kickball-Registration...
Flyer: https://www.mhainde.org/wp.../uploads/Kickball-Flyers.pdf
We hope to see you there! 🙂

Do More 24 Delaware is almost here! Starting March

Do More 24 Delaware is almost here! Starting March 2nd at 6:00 pm until March 3rd at 6:00 pm, this 24-hour long event was designed to give to nonprofits throughout the state of Delaware. Here, at the Mental Health Association in Delaware, donations like yours help us continue our work surrounding mental health education and advocacy. No matter what you are able to donate or even if you cannot right now, we here at MHA appreciate your support!

If you are interested in donating, click here: https://www.domore24delaware.org/fundraisers/mental-health-association-in-delaware

Thank you! 🙂

ON THE BLOG --> Learn about the mind-body connecti

ON THE BLOG --> Learn about the mind-body connection and how it can contribute towards our overall well-being.

After rushing around for the holidays, it is the perfect time to slow down and focus on our health, whether it be emotional or physical (or both). International Mind-Body Wellness Day, celebrated on January 3rd, helps us learn more about the importance of recharging, resetting, and being more in tune with what our body and mind need.

Read more at https://www.mhainde.org/international-mind-body-wellness-day/

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We hope everyone had a relaxing and safe holiday s

We hope everyone had a relaxing and safe holiday season. Happy New Year!

#MHAinDE #HolidaySeason #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #delaware #mentalhealthmatters

'Tis the season for giving! The holiday season can

'Tis the season for giving! The holiday season can be difficult for many people, but the Mental Health Association in Delaware is right here to brighten up that darkest night. We provide a number of educational programs and classes, as well as various wellness groups. We also host numerous events, such as E-Racing the Blues and our Empowering Community Wellness Conference.

To learn more about our wellness groups, different trainings, and conferences we offer, visit https://www.mhainde.org/

To help us continue this work, please consider donating at https://www.signup82north.com/beventLive.aspx?EventID=NBI89548440

The Board and Staff at MHA wish you and your loved ones a safe, hopeful and peaceful holiday!

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Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to give back to cau

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to give back to causes and non profits you believe in. We want to take this moment to say THANK YOU for all of the donations you have sent and continue to send to us. Whether it’s from sponsoring an E-Racing The Blues team, fundraising in your community, or donating from your personal account, @mhainde is able to continue our work because of donations like yours and we are SO appreciative.

If you’re still looking for a cause to donate in, consider helping us normalize mental health conversations and spread the awareness to help #endthestigma. Tap the link in our bio.

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You’ll hear these lyrics from Megan Thee Stallio

You’ll hear these lyrics from Megan Thee Stallion’s song “Anxiety” when you visit her recently-launched mental health awareness website, badbitcheshavebaddaystoo.com.

The website features a directory of links to mental health resources, particularly for people who identify as Black and LGBTQ+. Inside, you’ll discover support in the form of therapy platforms, hotlines, relevant podcasts, and much more.

We love that @theestallion is using her large platform to normalize mental health issues and spread the awareness to help #endthestigma.

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With fall halfway through, now is a great time to

With fall halfway through, now is a great time to check in and see how you’re feeling. Is this season a time that rejuvenates you? Do you usually catch a cold during fall? Has Daylight Savings affected you more than usual? Are you loving everything apple and pumpkin?

It’s always a good idea to occasionally take stock of what’s going on in your life and how you’re responding to it, and how you can best care for yourself. If you’re not sure where to start, we suggest these 5 ways to take care of yourself this fall:

1. Have some fall fun
2. De-clutter
3. Spend time in nature
4. Slow down
5. Practice self care

Tap the link in today’s Stories to read more on the blog.

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