LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE - MAY 2026

Beacon Update

May Matters: Mental Health Awareness Month

Together, we can help reduce stigma, raise awareness, and remind people they are not alone. Mental health impacts us all, and every act of support makes a difference.

If you’d like to support mental health education and resources in our community, please consider making a gift in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Leave Your Mark on Mental Health Care

Legacy Giving

One meaningful way to leave a lasting impact on mental healthcare is by including Lindner Center of Hope in your estate plans. Your legacy gift can help ensure that individuals facing mental health challenges will continue to receive expert care, support, and renewed purpose long into the future.

There’s no set amount required to make a difference. Gifts of all sizes have helped advance our mission and bring hope to countless lives.

Legacy gifts cost nothing today, but they allow you to make a powerful statement about your values while planning wisely for tomorrow.

Campus Construction Update

We are pleased to share continued progress across several areas of our campus. Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance our facilities and the overall experience for those we serve.

Medical Office Building (MOB)

  • Work continues on steel erection. Phase I is now complete, and crews are beginning to lay floor framing in this section. Steel erection for Phase II is in progress.
  • Waterproofing of the foundation is underway. 

Parking & Access

  • We are currently awaiting final work from Duke Energy to activate power to the remote parking lot. In the meantime, installation of lighting in both the lot and along the bridge is ongoing.
  • The new parking lot has been paved and striped.

Sibcy House Addition

  • Exterior work continues, with window installation progressing steadily. Inside, teams are actively working on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

We appreciate your flexibility as these improvements take shape and will continue to keep you updated on progress.

Lindner Center of Hope Hosted 200 for Community Education Day in Honor of Mental Health Month


Lindner Center of Hope hosted approximately 200 community members during its bi-annual Community Education Day on Sunday, May 3rd. Community Education Day is a half-day workshop designed to increase awareness of mental health and wellness, encourage open conversation, and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The event featured a keynote presentation by Ross Ellenhorn, LICSW, PhD, and multiple breakout sessions led by clinicians and experts.

 

The keynote discussion was No Hope Without Fear, No Fear Without Hope: How Fear of Hope Influences Our Lives

Following the keynote, attendees chose from 12 breakout sessions across three learning blocks on topics including:

  • Stress and self-care
  • Trauma and addictions
  • Diagnostic assessment
  • Digital media and mental health
  • Suicide prevention and AI
  • Recovery and wellness strategies
  • …and more

 

The event held at the Manor House in Mason also featured a resource center of around a dozen support agencies.

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