Mental Health Advocates of WNY

Honoring our Veteran community 🇺🇲 Each and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country, and the families who stand beside them. Through our OPCOM program, we’re privileged to work with so many incredible veteran families who inspire us with their strength, resilience, and courage. A heartfelt thank-you to National Fuel for their continued support of our OPCOM program and commitment to improving the lives of those who have served. To all veterans and families - we see you, we thank you, and we proudly stand with you! #VeteransDay #MentalHealthAdvocates #OPCOM

Join our team! 📣 Mental Health Advocates of WNY is looking for a dedicated professional to step into a leadership role within our Development and Marketing Department. This position plays an important part in sharing our mission and connecting our community to vital mental health resources. Fundraising and donor engagement are a major part of this role. 👇 Click below for full details and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/e8sidepH

Seasonal depression is real and it affects so many of us as the days get shorter and colder. If you’re feeling low, tired, or unmotivated lately, you’re not alone. 🌧️ Here are a few ways to take care of yourself: ☀️ Get outside when you can! Even a short walk helps. 💬 Talk to someone - a friend, counselor, or peer advocate. 💡 Keep a consistent routine and get enough sleep. 🤍 Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your feelings are valid. Let’s remind each other: It’s okay to not be okay, and brighter days will come again ✨ #SeasonalDepressionAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocates #YouAreNotAlone

We’re so proud to celebrate Nicole Shields of our team for receiving the 'Beth Jenkins Staff Leadership Award' in Albany tonight 🏆 This honor recognizes Nicole’s outstanding leadership, compassion, and dedication to advancing mental health services and advocacy across WNY, especially in her role as our YPA lead. Her commitment to empowering others and strengthening our organization's powerful impact truly embodies what this award represents. Congrats, Nicole!

What a powerful morning at 500 Pearl for the 5th Annual Yogathon, presented by New Era Cap Foundation! Power Yoga and Vibe Yoga Lab brought together more than 100 passionate yogis -- all moving with purpose to support MHA! From the energy in the room to the generosity of our vendors and supporters, this event was a true reminder of what community looks like when we come together for mental health. Thank you to everyone who showed up, stretched, and gave back. Your support helps us continue our mission to provide hope, healing and advocacy for all! #MentalHealthMatters #Yogathon2025 #PowerYogaBuffalo #VibeYoga #NewEraCapFoundation

OCD Awareness Week is October 12th - 18th and serves to dispel myths about obsessive compulsive disorder, break the stigma around mental illness, and provide education about supporting individuals who are impacted. 200 million+ people worldwide live with OCD and effective treatment can take them from suffering to thriving. MHA has a support group with regular meetings to assist those in need in a trusted and welcoming environment. Learn more at mhawny.org or simply message us for assistance! Be Heard. Be Helped. 💚 #ocdawareness #ocd #MentalHealthMatters #ocdrecovery

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Kent Olden, our newest team member! Kent is joining our Development and Marketing Department as a Manager -- helping us share MHA’s mission of hope, support and community across Western New York. From the moment we met Kent, we knew he was meant to be here and, if you’ve seen where we work, you know why we say it’s a sign! 🙃 Kent, we’re so excited to have you on the team! Your bright energy and passion for helping others are already making a difference. Together, we’re going to accomplish so much for our community! #TeamMHA

Through CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a program of Mental Health Advocates of WNY, children in the court system are given something every child deserves -- someone in their corner. When a child enters the court system due to abuse, neglect, or instability, their world can feel uncertain and overwhelming. CASA volunteers step in to be a steady, caring presence and they ensure that no child is lost in the shuffle of paperwork or legal proceedings. They listen and they advocate for the best interest of the child. Each CASA volunteer is a voice of hope. They guide children toward safety, stability and the chance to thrive. EVERY child deserves to be seen, heard and valued. If you would like to learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer, reach out to us today!

We are thrilled to partner with Bills' Alec Anderson + his wife, Alysha to launch a Crumbl cookie fundraiser -- beginning TOMORROW! Head to Crumbl Hamburg, Lancaster and Amherst to purchase the Alec Anderson Crumbl cookie October 6th - 11th and $1 from each cookie will support MHA 💚 Thank you for your generosity and support of our mental health mission! #MentalHealthMatters #partnership #collaboration #mentalhealthadvocates