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Mental Health Advocates of WNY

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MHA of WNY promotes mental health and wellness in our community and supports individuals and families challenged by mental illness.

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TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR MHA Yogathon Presented by @neweracapfoundation - happening October 17th at @500seneca!

Don't miss this event of motion, mindfulness and mental health support. 🧘🏼‍♀️✌🏼

Yoga partners: @poweryogabuffalo & @vibeyogalab

Click the LINK IN OUR BIO to reserve your spot today!

#yogathon #MentalHealthAdvocatesWNY #mentalhealthsupport by @mhawny

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Join us for a healing, rejuvenating and hope-filled day for our 6th Annual MHA Yogathon - Presented by @neweracapfoundation 🧘🏼‍♀️

The class will be led by @poweryogabuffalo and @vibeyogalab, so come ready for an energetic and fun yoga session inside "The Atrium" at @500seneca in downtown Buffalo. Doors will open at 9 am for vendor browsing and fellowship. Yoga begins at 10:30 am.

There will be giveaways for all yoga participants! Make sure to bring your mat and a water bottle.

This event supports MHA's critical support of mental wellness throughout WNY. Raising funds for programming is essential and the Yogathon is one of our largest fundraisers of the year to support this important mission.

Tickets and sponsorship information to come!

#Yogathon #yoga #MentalHealthMatters by @mhawny

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What an incredible evening at our dinner 💚

Thursday night was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to support mental health resources, advocacy and hope for others.

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so meaningful. The room was filled with people who truly believe in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.

A very special thank you to our amazing award winners, Danielle and Chris Koch from @neweracapfoundation and Mark Laurrie from the Niagara Falls City School District, for your continued commitment to uplifting our community and supporting mental health initiatives.

We are beyond honored to stand alongside so many incredible advocates, who continue to help us expand access to vital mental health resources throughout Western New York.

Thank you for believing in this mission!

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth by @mhawny

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Ice cream, a few spooky scares and a whole lot of smiles! 👻🧡🖤

What a SPOOKTACULAR night of giving back to our CASA and Respite families!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of @hoperisesnetwork, @pjcoolsicecream and WNY's Mobile Haunted Trailer, our families were treated to a special night out filled with FREE ice cream, haunted house thrills, laughter and unforgettable memories!

For the families we serve, opportunities to step away from everyday challenges, spend quality time together and simply have FUN mean more than words can express.

We are so grateful to these amazing community partners for recognizing the importance of creating moments of joy and belonging for our families.

Supporting mental health isn't just about navigating the difficult moments. It's also about creating memorable ones!

#MentalHealthAdvocates #HopeRises #spookyseason #halloween #community by @mhawny

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Connor and Sammy are committed to helping those who struggle with OCD. Join them each month, every other Thursday, to learn tips, strategies and ways to cope with your challenges.

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#ocdawareness #ocdrecovery #buffalony by @mhawny

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This Saturday! Get your 🎟️ now. #500seneca taken in Five Hundred Seneca by @mhawny

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This Halloween, let’s ghost the stigma, silence and shame surrounding mental health. 👻🎃

#MentalHealthMatters by @mhawny

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Please join us in congratulating Sophie Reese-Moran on her well-deserved promotion to Support Group & Community Engagement Manager!

Sophie has been a trusted and extremely dedicated member of the MHA family, making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals seeking support, guidance and resources.

Through her work in Information & Referral and our support groups, Sophie has spent years listening and reminding people that they are never alone.

In her exciting new role, Sophie will help strengthen and expand our support groups, grow our community outreach and play an important part in developing our new volunteer program.

Her understanding of our community's needs, genuine compassion for others and unwavering love for MHA make her the perfect person to help us continue growing our mission!

Congratulations, Sophie! We are so grateful for all you've done and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make in this next chapter! 👏🏼 by @mhawny

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Please join us in congratulating Mary Holody on her well-deserved promotion as our Development & Marketing Coordinator!

We are incredibly fortunate to have creative and dedicated individuals who help bring our mission to life every day. Mary is certainly one of them.

From strengthening our marketing and development efforts to finding meaningful ways to connect with our Western New York community. Mary, we are so proud of you and can't wait to see all the wonderful things you'll accomplish in this next chapter!

Congratulations 💚

#MentalHealthAdvocatesWNY #MentalHealthMatters by @mhawny

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The power of sharing your story can truly save a life.

We were incredibly honored to welcome @caili_danieu to Buffalo Brief on @news4buffalo for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about mental health, suicide prevention and the importance of reaching out for support.

Calli courageously opened up about her own mental health journey and her lived experience with a suicide attempt, reminding us that behind every struggle is a person deserving of compassion, understanding and hope.

As we prepare for our upcoming Yogathon on October 17th, conversations like these remind us exactly why this event matters. The funds raised will help us continue providing critical mental health resources to individuals and families throughout our community.

Watch our full conversation on Buffalo Brief through the link in our bio. Join us October 17th as we come together for mental health, healing and hope!

Hit our LINK IN BIO 🔗 for your tickets!

If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support. 💚

#MentalHealthAdvocates #SuicidePrevention #YogaThon #BuffaloBrief #MentalHealthMatters by @mhawny

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Mental Illness Awareness Week 💚

At Mental Health Advocates, we believe that no one should have to navigate their mental health journey alone. Through education, advocacy, peer support and community resources, we're working to break down stigma, create meaningful connections and ensure that hope and help are always within reach.

You are not alone. You are worthy of support. And there is always HOPE.

We can build a community where conversations about mental health are met with compassion instead of judgment.

#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAdvocates by @mhawny

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We are incredibly honored to welcome Caili Danieu as one of our special guests at the MHA Yogathon Presented by @neweracapfoundation on October 17th! 🧘🏼‍♀️

Caili recently joined our Executive Director Melinda DuBois and Kelsey Anderson on Buffalo Brief for @news4buffalo to share her powerful story and the importance of suicide prevention.

As someone who has openly shared her personal struggles with mental health and surviving a suicide attempt, Caili is using her voice to remind others that there is hope, there is help and no one should have to struggle alone. 💚

Her courage to speak so openly about some of life's darkest moments is exactly why events like our Yogathon matter 💯

We're coming together not just to raise critical funds for mental health resources across Western New York, but to spark conversations and remind our community that every life matters.

We're getting VERY close to selling out! Don't wait to secure your spot! Hit our LINK IN BIO for your ticket.

#MentalHealthAdvocates #YogaThon #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone by @mhawny

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