MHA of Kentucky

Both 988 and 911 provide critical support but focus on different crisis types: the 988 Lifeline specializes in mental health, suicide, and substance use challenges, while 911 addresses physical dangers needing police, fire, or EMS.

Build confidence. Strengthen skills. Save lives. Join our full-day workshop on crisis response planning for suicide risk. Gain key knowledge + hands-on skills to respond with confidence and care. Register: bit.ly/4c1qw64 #mhaky #crp #workshop #kentucky

We hope April is good to you ✨ @WeTheUrban

Last but not least, for #WomensHistoryMonth we highlight our very own Hannah Brosnan 💚 Executive Director of Mental Health America of KY, improving access & quality of care statewide with 10+ years of experience and lived insight. #MentalHealthMatters #mhaky #kentucky #HERStory

For #WomensHistoryMonth, we highlight Dr. Lindsey Jasinski 💚 Licensed clinical psychologist & CAO of Eastern State Hospital and UK’s EmPATH unit. With 15 years at UK HealthCare, she’s led clinical & inpatient mental health services across Kentucky. #MentalHealthMatters #mhaky

Thank you for your advocacy! HB 485 has been added to SB 122 which passed through the House today! SB 122 will go to the Senate for a final vote. If it passes, the bill goes to the Governor’s desk. We are hopeful for the passage of SB 122! #advocacy #mentalhealth #kyga26

A small act of kindness can go a long way. 💛 And if today feels heavy, you deserve that same kindness, too. You don't have to go through it alone. Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with someone who cares.

For #WomensHistoryMonth, we highlight Dr. Melinda Moore 💚 A Lexington-based clinician who trains providers in the evidence-based CAMS framework for suicide prevention and works at the intersection of faith and mental health care. #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters

For #WomensHistoryMonth, we highlight Dr. Lauren E. Downey 💚 Kentucky native and founder of the Trauma-Informed Counseling Center, providing trauma-informed care to children, families, and individuals through outpatient, school-based, and group therapy. #MentalHealthMatters

For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re proud to highlight Dr. Cheri Levinson, licensed psychologist at the Louisville Center for Eating Disorders and Assistant Professor at UofL. Her work advances innovative treatments for eating disorders and supports youth and adults with EDs & OCD.

Happy Spring 🌸 #spring #mhaky #kentucky #youmatter

For #WomensHistoryMonth, we highlight Dr. Shambra Mulder—a licensed psychologist & Assistant Professor at Kentucky State University. Her work focuses on equity in education, multicultural teaching, and advocating for students with disabilities. #Kentucky #mhaky #WHM26 #WHM

This week marks the 24th anniversary of #NationalLGBTQHealthAwarenessWeek. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ To celebrate, we’re uplifting the work of six organizations dedicated to protecting and nurturing LGBTQ+ mental health. mhanational.org/lgbtq

UPDATE: HB 485 won’t be heard by Senate Health Services tomorrow; it’s being reassigned. Advocacy matters—keep reaching out, and thank you for using your voice in support of this bill, which updates and improves Kentucky’s involuntary hospitalization process! #kyga25

For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting Dr. Julie Cerel, Professor at the University of Kentucky and Director of the Suicide Prevention & Exposure Lab. Her work in suicide exposure, prevention, and bereavement continues to advance mental health research and support. #mhaky

📢 ACTION ALERT 📢 HB 485 – the Mental Health Treatment Act – passed the House unanimously and is moving to the Senate. The bill updates Kentucky’s involuntary hospitalization process. It will be heard in Senate Health Services Wed., March 18 at 8 AM.

Join #ThriveKY this afternoon for their forum with CHFS! Registration 🔗 👉 : ow.ly/oIhP50YuGNK #KYGA26 #Kentucky #mhaky #snap #behavioralhealth

Join in on the last day of #GreenWaveForAdvocacy with 874K Disabilities Coalition KY. Call the Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181 and ask legislators to fund these critical services. #kentucky #legislativesession #mentalhealthmatters #874k #mhaky #substanceabuse

For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting Dr. Sheila Schuster—a clinical psychologist of nearly 50 years & a leading mental health advocate in KY for 40 years. Founder of the KY Mental Health Coalition and leader of AAN advancing healthcare, disability rights & social justice.

Join the 874K Disabilities Coalition KY’s Green Wave of Advocacy! The proposed 2026–2028 budget includes NO new funding for outpatient mental health & substance use services. Call the Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181 and ask legislators to fund these critical services.