HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! January 2022

Upcoming Trainings and Events

Learn more about maintaining a healthy balance between work and home improves work performance and personal relationships. Through this 45-minute seminar we will explain the difference between mental distress and mental illness, describe common mood and anxiety disorders and their signs and symptoms and demonstrate effective coping strategies for personal and professional settings. Register Here

Caregivers will explore common mental health disorders, learn effective ways to support someone with a mental illness and promote wellness. Register Here

With January being Mentorship Month we found it necessary to provide direct access to our professional volunteers through a virtual panel discussion. Our professional volunteers will discuss goal setting, career guidance and engagement, and motivation within the work field. Given their immense experience and eagerness to see our youth and young adults succeed we believe the fireside chat will set you up for success! Register Here

Advocacy Center

The Legislative Session has begun! During this legislative session we will be tracking mental health related news, policy, and bills. Stay on the lookout for our advocacy updates weekly. You can find them on our advocacy section of our website!

This morning, the Georgia Chamber hosted it's Eggs & Issues at Fox Theater to kick off the 2022 Legislative Session. Mental Health was a top priority in discussion. "Public safety, mental health and the state budget will be top priorities during this session.” David Ralston, Georgia House Speaker

MHAG is Hiring an Intern Mental Health America of Georgia is hiring an 8-week intern to assist with education, training and advocacy during the legislative session. Check out the job posting here and email advocacy@mhageorgia.org to apply.

Ways to Give Back

Mental Health Hero - January Rebecca Galla-Jones Mental Health America of Georgia is proud to introduce you to this week’s “Mental Health Hero” Rebecca Galla-Jones. Rebecca is donating ONE FREE YOGA CLASS from her studio The Yoga Hive in Druid Hills to anyone who makes a donation to Mental Health America of Georgia in the month of January. We are so excited and grateful to partner with Rebecca for this cause. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her to discuss why she has chosen MHAG to support her gift.  Read more about The Yoga Hive and their fundraiser read more on our blog.

If you want to share your story or your reasons for fundraising for MHAG, reach out to advocacy@mhageorgia.org.

Donate Your myWalgreens Points to MHAG We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Mental Health America of Georgia through 02/28/22. At Walgreens, you’ll earn unlimited 1% Walgreens Cash rewards when you shop and you can choose how much to donate. It’s that easy. Whether you’d like to contribute $1, $5, or more of your Walgreens Cash rewards you’ll be making a big difference. It really adds up! To learn more about the myWalgreens program visit walgreens.com/mywalgreens

For free and confidential emotional support or resource information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, call or text 866-399-8938.

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF GEORGIA www.mhageorgia.org

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