Providing mental health education and support for over 60 years.
Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping our communities tackle mental illnesses.
For over six decades, we’ve taken mental health education to schools, homes, and the communities with customized, research-backed programs and supporting tools. And our work has served to break the stigma and empower our communities to seek necessary support for the prevention and effective treatment of mental illnesses.
A Journey Of Hope Fundraiser
Angst
Join us on Saturday, September 30, 2023, for a showing of Angst featuring Michael Phelps. This documentary is designed to raise awareness of anxiety and its effect on our youth and families.
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students empowered to tackle mental illnesses
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hours of mental health training for local teachers
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parents educated to make mental health a priority at home.
What we do
The education-based support we provide is multi-faceted and ranges from education programs and scripted teacher curriculums to a comprehensive mental health service directory.
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Mental Health Education
Our holistic approach to mental health education provides a range of programs for children, adolescents, parents, teachers, veterans, and their families, as well as employees.
- Developed by education experts and psychologists.
- Designed to meet specific objectives.
- Research-backed, tested curriculums.
- Adaptive and customizable.
- Highly engaging.
Our Programs
Teacher Education
Tools
MHAGC scripted curriculums are specially designed to equip teachers with the right knowledge, skills, and tools to provide mental health education in the classroom.
Webinars & Online Training
Our webinars provide ongoing educational support to help create awareness on various mental health topics.
Exclusive content for MHAGC Professional Development members.
Mental Health Service Directory
Get free access to a comprehensive database of useful organizations that provide various assistance to children, parents, educators, corporates, and communities.
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Your generosity will enable us to continue our fight against mental illnesses in our communities and bring hope to thousands of people who need our support.
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Thank you for listening to me and providing me with ways to deal with my issue. I was giving up hope before this session.
Are you a mental health service provider?
Join our MHAGC Service Provider Affiliate program and take your organization and its services to the local communities that could benefit from your expertise and resources.
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Get involved!
If you’re passionate about raising a voice on important mental health issues, join us as a Volunteer!
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