Be an Advocate
There are several ways for you to advocate for the importance of mental wellness to one’s overall health.
Faces of Hilliard is an open, positive Facebook page where people connected to the Hilliard community can share their experiences with mental illness and recovery journey.
Brought to you by the same curator of Faces of Hilliard, the BEYOU Podcast features members of the Hilliard community who share their stories on being their authentic selves.
MakeItOk.org has great examples on how to talk about mental illness.
Mental Health America of Franklin County offers free Mental Health First Aid trainings for youth and adults to learn how to connect with a person in crisis and connect that person with help.
Mental Health America First Aid
NAMI Ohio offers several tools and resources to advocate on the state and national level for policies and laws that promote and support systems that better accommodate those with mental illness.
Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) also offers resources for advocacy.