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# Mental Health America of the Mid-South: Mental Health Advocacy Organization

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://mhamidsouth.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Brunchin’ to Beat the Blues: Nashville, Let’s Celebrate 80 Years of Healing Together](https://mhamidsouth.org/brunchin-to-beat-the-blues-80-years/): Eighty years ago, a small group of Nashvillians saw a gap in their city. People leaving Central State Psychiatric Hospital had nowhere to go for ongoing care, and there were limited mental health resources available to help someone avoid being hospitalized in the first place. So in July 1946, they chartered the Mental Health Committee of Davidson County and got to work. That committee became what is now Mental Health America of the MidSouth. Prevention was part of the idea from day one: if we can catch problems before they become crises, we can prevent people from having to struggle through the system. And we work just as hard to make that system better.
- [Unconscious Bias: Dealing with Uninvited Thoughts Through Reframing Your Mind](https://mhamidsouth.org/unconscious-bias-reframing-your-mind/): I use this line almost daily as a tool for reframing my thoughts and it's become one of the most helpful tools I have for recognizing unconscious bias in myself, not with shame, but with honesty. And this month, as we observe BIPOC Mental Health Month, I want to offer it to our community as a starting place. Because the work of empathy doesn't begin with pretending we have no bias. It begins with noticing.
- [Healing Happens in Community: Moving from Awareness to Action in Mental Health](https://mhamidsouth.org/healing-happens-in-community/): For years, mental health advocacy has centered on one powerful message: you are not alone. And it's true — millions of people across the country live with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and other mental health conditions every day. Knowing others share your experience matters.
- [YOUR VOICE MATTERS: Making Teens Comfortable Talking About Their Mental Health](https://mhamidsouth.org/your-voice-matters-making-teens-comfortable-talking-about-their-mental-health/): Let's be real—life can feel a lot sometimes.
- [Procrastination: Getting to the root of your hesitation](https://mhamidsouth.org/procrastination/): If you are a recovering perfectionist, like me, you may sometimes feel an enormous amount of guilt around procrastination. It can be the obvious things like putting off that research paper for your evening class or getting the motivation to start that new project at work. But it seems to be the most frustrating with the little tasks. Simple tasks like answering that text message that has been unopened in your phone for days or tossing that card you meant to mail last week back into the endless junk drawer. Even putting off brushing your teeth and getting ready for bed because you know as soon as you do, it means the next day is about to start.
- [Survivors of Suicide: Do’s & Don’ts](https://mhamidsouth.org/survivors-of-suicide-dos-donts/): March is Social Work Month, and I want to recognize and honor the social workers who show up every day to support individuals, families, and communities through some of life’s most difficult moments.  One area where this support can be especially important is after the loss of a loved one to suicide. Survivors of suicide loss often face not only profound grief, but also the stigma and silence that can surround conversations about suicide. I am so grateful for the social workers in our community and the care they provide every day in this field of work. Their perspective offers guidance for how we can all show up with greater compassion and understanding for those navigating this kind of grief.
- [Good Grief: A Natural and Healthy Emotional Process](https://mhamidsouth.org/good-grief/): The phrase “good grief” is often used in everyday conversation as an expression of surprise or frustration. But when we pause to think about it more deeply, it raises an important question: How can something as painful as loss ever be considered “good”?
- [New Year New You](https://mhamidsouth.org/new-year-new-you/): What if you didn’t have to completely re-invent yourself in the new year?
- [Dementia Care & Honoring the Marriage Vows](https://mhamidsouth.org/dementia-care-in-marriage/): When we marry, we vow to love, honor, and cherish one another, in sickness and in health, for better or worse. Those words are easy to say when life is good, but they take on a much deeper meaning when illness enters the picture.
- [Coping Skills](https://mhamidsouth.org/coping-skills/): Coping skills are an important aspect of regulating your emotions. Even though you may not have heard the term "coping skills" before, you may be familiar with the word "cope". To cope is to deal effectively with something (a situation, a feeling, an emotion, a person) difficult. A coping skill is a tool or strategy used to cope with those difficult feelings we experience on a day to day basis.
- [Journeys and Seeds, Voices and Identities: Designing Self-Discovery Journals for Children with a Human-AI Partnership](https://mhamidsouth.org/journeys-seeds-voices/): How can we leverage artificial intelligence to create materials that promote and nurture mental health in children and young adults? This is the story of my personal project exploring how to use these newly available tools to craft self-discovery journals specifically for kids.

## Pages
- [Brunchin’ to Beat The Blues](https://mhamidsouth.org/brunchin/): A benefit brunch presented by Mental Health America of the MidSouth
- [Viz Test](https://mhamidsouth.org/viz-test/): Report Header
- [Continuing Ed](https://mhamidsouth.org/education/): Placeholder page for continuing education section
- [Support](https://mhamidsouth.org/support/): Placeholder page for "Support MHA MidSouth" section
- [About Us](https://mhamidsouth.org/about/): Home
- [About Mental Health](https://mhamidsouth.org/mental-health/): Home
- [Get Help](https://mhamidsouth.org/get-help/): Your mental health and wellbeing are why we exist. People struggle. We're here to help you and your loved ones find the right resources
- [How We Help](https://mhamidsouth.org/programs/): Programs placeholder.
- [Suicidal Thoughts?](https://mhamidsouth.org/suicidal-thoughts/): Placeholder for suicide crisis page
- [Glossary of Mental Health Services](https://mhamidsouth.org/services/): Mental health treatment and support services / Glossary of terms and definitions.
- [Manage Resource Listings](https://mhamidsouth.org/add-or-update-listings/): Use this form to add a listing, or update an existing listing in our Mental Health Resources Locator for Tennessee. 
- [Suicide Prevention Resources](https://mhamidsouth.org/suicide-prevention/): Home
- [Our Blog](https://mhamidsouth.org/blog/): Description of blog goes here
- [Free Mental Health Screenings](https://mhamidsouth.org/free-screenings/): Our online mental health screenings are fast, free, and completely confidential.
- [Our Partners](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/): Mental Health America (MHA) of the MidSouth is proud to partner with these fine organizations and is ever grateful for their support and dedication to improving mental health for Tennessee.
- [Annual Reports](https://mhamidsouth.org/annual-reports/): Home
- [Continuing Education Payment Portal](https://mhamidsouth.org/continuing-education-payment-portal/): Continuing Education Payment Portal
- [Donate](https://mhamidsouth.org/donate/): You can also support us by donating through Venmo using our handle @MHAMidSouthTN.
- [Training](https://mhamidsouth.org/training/): Contact us today to schedule a mental health training!
- [What Is A Mental Health Condition?](https://mhamidsouth.org/what-is-a-mental-health-condition/): Everyone has mental health, and just like physical health, we have to take care of it!
- [Continuing Education](https://mhamidsouth.org/continuing-education/): MHA of the MidSouth provides Continuing Education (CEs) curricula for social workers, therapists, counselors, attorneys, healthcare workers, and other professionals whose work involves mental health awareness.
- [Erase the Stigma / I.C Hope](https://mhamidsouth.org/erase-the-stigma-i-c-hope/): Providing educational and interactive presentations for children and youth with the goal of breaking down stigma surrounding mental health and providing tools to develop healthy coping skills on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, stress, depression and anxiety, and other mental health related topics.
- [Caregiver Support](https://mhamidsouth.org/caregiver-support/): Helping caregivers navigate the journey of memory loss. You care for them, let us care for you.
- [Jack C. Massey Leadership Award](https://mhamidsouth.org/jack-c-massey-leadership-award/): 2026 Details Coming Soon
- [Meet the Team](https://mhamidsouth.org/team/): Meet the team of dedicated professionals serving Middle and West Tennessee.
- [Mission and Goals](https://mhamidsouth.org/mission-and-goals/): Serving as a resource for our Tennessee community for so many decades, MHA of the MidSouth identifies vital mental health needs and facilitates the development of programs to meet those challenges and address service gaps. MHA of the MidSouth is a 501(c)3 charitable organization committed to education and support surrounding mental health.
- [Mental Health America of the Mid-South](https://mhamidsouth.org/): See all of our upcoming webinar events and CE offerings on Learning.MHAMidSouth.org

## Floating Elements
- [MHA – Floating Buttons](https://mhamidsouth.org/e-floating-buttons/mha-floating-buttons/): Donate to MHA Shop MHA
- [Floater – TEST](https://mhamidsouth.org/e-floating-buttons/floater-test/): Donate to MHA

## Events
- [Aging in Hope Through Recovery and Resiliency](https://mhamidsouth.org/events/aging-in-hope-through-recovery-and-resiliency/)
- [2023 Zero Suicide Prevention Conference](https://mhamidsouth.org/events/2023-zero-suicide-prevention-conference/)

## Programs
- [Community Mental Health & Access](https://mhamidsouth.org/programs/training/): Mental Health Education and Training not only helps to fight the stigma surrounding mental health but provides skillsets and tools that can save lives.
- [Family & Caregiver Support](https://mhamidsouth.org/programs/caregiver-support/): Helping caregivers navigate the journey of memory loss. You care for them, let us care for you.
- [Youth Mental Health Education](https://mhamidsouth.org/programs/erase-the-stigma/): Educational and interactive presentations for youth that break down the stigma surrounding mental health.
- [Professional Education & Training](https://mhamidsouth.org/programs/continuing-education/): Provides CE curricula for professionals whose work directly involves mental health awareness.

## Partners
- [Neurocrine Biosciences](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/neurocrine-biosciences/)
- [TN Highway Safety Office](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/tn-highway-safety-office/)
- [Mental Health Songwriter Nights](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/mental-health-songwriter-nights/)
- [GNRC](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/gnrc/)
- [United Way](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/united-way/)
- [Starbucks](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/starbucks/)
- [SAMHSA](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/samhsa/)
- [Hays Foundation](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/hays-foundation/)
- [HCA Healthcare](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/hca-healthcare/)
- [The Memorial Foundation](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/the-memorial-foundation/)
- [Middle Tennessee Electric](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/middle-tennessee-electric/)
- [GE Healthcare](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/ge-healthcare/)
- [U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/u-s-committee-for-refugees-and-immigrants/)
- [West End Home Foundation](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/west-end-home-foundation-2/)
- [TN Dept Mental Heath and Substance Abuse Svcs](https://mhamidsouth.org/partners/tn-department-of-mental-heath-and-substance-abuse-services/)

## Resources
- [Therapie](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/therapie/): Online therapy platform connecting individuals to licensed therapists via video, phone, and messaging.
- [Headspace](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/headspace/): Meditation and mindfulness app for stress reduction, anxiety management, and sleep improvement.
- [Bethany Christian Services](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/bethany-christian-services/): Christian adoption and counseling agency providing mental health support for families.
- [Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/samaritan-counseling-centers-of-the-mid-south/): Interfaith counseling center offering therapy and mental health services on sliding fee scale.
- [The Branch of Nashville](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/the-branch-of-nashville/): Faith-based counseling center providing affordable mental health services to Nashville community.
- [Ellie Mental Health](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/ellie-mental-health/): Network of mental health clinics offering therapy and psychiatric services in welcoming environments.
- [Project ChildSafe](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/project-childsafe/): Firearm safety education and free safety kit distribution to prevent accidents and suicide.
- [Veteran Wellness Alliance](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/veteran-wellness-alliance/): Peer support network connecting veterans to mental health resources and wellness programs.
- [Mental Health Cooperative](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/mental-health-cooperative/): Comprehensive mental health services including counseling, psychiatry, and crisis intervention throughout Middle Tennessee.
- [Treated](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/treated/): Online healthcare platform providing mental and physical health information and telemedicine services.
- [Suicide Prevention](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/suicide-prevention/): Tennessee Department of Health suicide prevention resources, training, and support programs.
- [US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/us-committee-for-refugees-and-immigrants/): Mental health and social services for refugees, immigrants, and their families.
- [Magnolia Meadows](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/magnolia-meadows/): Residential treatment center for women with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- [Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/tennessee-commission-on-children-and-youth/): State agency coordinating services and advocacy for children's mental health and wellbeing.
- [ZocDoc](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/zocdoc/): Online platform for finding and booking appointments with mental health providers.
- [Start Your Recovery](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/start-your-recovery/): Nationwide directory of addiction treatment centers and recovery resources.
- [SAMHSA](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/samhsa/): Federal resources for LGBTQI+ behavioral health equity, treatment services, and support.
- [National Maternal Mental Health Hotline](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline/): 24/7 hotline providing support for pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
- [West TN Resources](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/west-tn-resources/): Comprehensive guide to mental health resources and services in West Tennessee and Memphis area.
- [TN Statewide Crisis Phone Line](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/tn-statewide-crisis-phone-line/): Tennessee's 24/7 crisis hotline for mental health emergencies and suicide prevention support.
- [Crisis Text Line](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/crisis-text-line/): Free 24/7 crisis support via text message connecting individuals to trained counselors.
- [Workplace Suicide Prevention](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/workplace-suicide-prevention/): Training and resources for employers to prevent workplace suicide and support employee mental health.
- [Be the One](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/be-the-one/): Tennessee suicide prevention campaign providing resources, training, and support for communities.
- [Sexual Assault Helpline](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/sexual-assault-helpline/): 24/7 support for sexual assault survivors connecting to local services and counseling.
- [Domestic Violence Hotline](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/domestic-violence-hotline/): 24/7 support for domestic violence survivors providing safety planning and resource referrals.
- [Youth Crisis](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/youth-crisis/): Mental health and crisis resources specifically for Tennessee youth and young adults.
- [It’s okay to not be okay](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/its-okay-to-not-be-okay/): Mental health app providing crisis resources, coping tools, and connection to support services.
- [Trans/Non-Binary Lifeline](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/trans-non-binary-lifeline/): Peer support hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans and non-binary people.
- [Trevor Project Youth LGBTQ+ Crisis suicide](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/trevor-project-youth-lgbtq-crisis-suicide/): 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people via phone, chat, and text.
- [Help for the uninsured](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/help-for-the-uninsured/): Tennessee Behavioral Health Safety Net connecting uninsured individuals to mental health services.
- [Coverage Assistance](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/coverage-assistance/): Federal marketplace for health insurance enrollment and financial assistance programs.
- [How Insurance Works](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/how-insurance-works/): Educational resource explaining mental health insurance coverage, benefits, and how to use them.
- [Veterans and Spouses](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/veterans-and-spouses/): VA support programs for caregivers of veterans including training, respite care, and stipends.
- [Family Caregiver Support](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/family-caregiver-support/): Support services for family caregivers including respite care, counseling, and education.
- [Daily Caring Newsletter and Tips](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/daily-caring-newsletter-and-tips/): Resources and support for family caregivers of older adults with dementia and chronic conditions.
- [Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations – Behavioral Healthcare](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/tennessee-association-of-mental-health-organizations-behavioral-healthcare/): Comprehensive directory of mental health and substance abuse services throughout Tennessee.
- [Tennessee Redline](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/tennessee-redline/): Free statewide helpline connecting Tennesseans to substance abuse treatment and recovery resources.
- [TAADAS](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/taadas/): Tennessee Association of Alcohol Drug and other Addiction Services promoting quality addiction treatment statewide.
- [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Locator](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/substance-abuse-and-mental-health-treatment-locator/): Federal treatment locator for substance abuse and mental health facilities nationwide.
- [Basic Needs Assistance & Resources through United Way](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/basic-needs-assistance-resources-through-united-way/): Connection to essential services including mental health support, housing, and emergency assistance.
- [National Alliance on Mental Illness](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/national-alliance-on-mental-illness/): Education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
- [Veteran Crisis Line](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/veteran-crisis-line/): 24/7 crisis support for veterans and their families via phone, text, or online chat.
- [Substance Abuse Resources](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/substance-abuse-resources/): Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services providing treatment locators and support resources.
- [Overcoming Negative Thoughts](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/overcoming-negative-thoughts/): Self-help tool providing strategies and resources for managing negative thought patterns.
- [TennCare Health Coverage Application](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/tenncare-health-coverage-application/): Application portal for Tennessee Medicaid coverage to access mental health and medical services.
- [Live & Work Well](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/live-work-well/): Employee assistance program providing mental health resources, counseling referrals, and wellness support.
- [LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Suicide Prevention](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/lgbtq-mental-health-suicide-prevention/): Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth through phone, chat, and text.
- [988 Lifeline](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/988-lifeline/): 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention hotline accessible by calling or texting 988.
- [Workplace Wellness Toolkit](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/workplace-wellness-toolkit/): Free toolkit providing employers with resources to support employee mental health and create healthier workplaces.
- [Workplace Wellness Support](https://mhamidsouth.org/resources/workplace-wellness-support/): Free and confidential support for workplace-related mental health and wellness concerns.

## Profiles
- [Camilo Villalba Arias](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/camilo-villalba-arias/)
- [Ana Alicia Guzmán](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/ana-alicia-guzman/)
- [Katherine Garcia-Parra, BSW](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/katherine-garcia-parra-bsw/)
- [Paola Gosselin](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/paola-gosselin/)
- [Kerrie Griffin](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/kerrie-griffin/)
- [Lora Devine](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/lora-devine/)
- [Nitzia Day, M.A.](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/nitzia-day/)
- [Fiona Hoehn, MPH](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/fiona-hoehn/)
- [Zakeria Clark, M.S.](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/zakeria-clark/)
- [Nova Moss, PhD](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/nova-moss/)
- [Denisse Ramirez, BSW](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/denisse-ramirez/)
- [Lynn Wood](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/lynn-wood/)
- [Sarah Weyhmuller, MPH](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/sarah-weyhmuller/)
- [Amber Hampton, LCSW](https://mhamidsouth.org/profiles/amber-hampton/)