Program Announcements & Events

Join Mental Health America of Greater Houston and Houston Public Library for Mental Health Month as we highlight art created by youth from the Greater Houston Area.

Art Displays: May 9 - May 27, 2024

Visit one of these Houston Public Library locations to view this year's submissions.

  • Central Houston Public Library
  • Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library
  • Everett Collier Regional Library
  • Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library

Youth Art Showcase Awards Ceremony (In-Person): You are invited to join us in person at the Central Houston Public Library for the awards ceremony on May 11, 2024 from 11 am - 12:30 pm. Winners will be announced via email prior to the ceremony.

View the Awards Ceremony Virtually: If you are not able to attend in person, you can view the awards ceremony live from our Facebook page.

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Professional Development for Schools & Youth Serving Organizations


Children’s Mental Health: Defines mental health, discusses signs and symptoms of a mental health disorder, and how to hold empathetic conversations.  


Trauma-Informed Environments: Examines how trauma affects brain development grief and loss, and how to create a trauma-informed environment.


Youth Suicide Prevention: Discusses the myths and facts of suicide and how to intervene with youth struggling with suicidal ideation.


Trauma-Informed Practitioners: Created as a follow-up to Trauma Informed Classroom, equips individuals with the skills needed to communicate and respond in a trauma-informed manner and how to support youth who have been exposed to trauma or chronic stress.


Self-Care for Educators: Covers employee burn-out, how to set achievable SMART goals, and how to develop a self-care plan.


Emotional Backpack Project:  An all inclusive, year-long train-the-trainer program; 2 individuals from a campus are trained to become EBP Facilitators. Facilitators teach the modules to their home campus equipping staff to better support the mental health needs of students and families.


If you’re interested, please access the training interest form below, or email scharles@mhahouston.org with questions.

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Free Virtual Webinars & Professional Development

Healing From Within: Somatic Practices for Your Mind and Body



This session will explore one tool for healing - somatic practices. Somatic techniques are being used to help cultivate a mind-body connection, regulate emotions, and release stress, tension, and trauma. We will discuss how simple but powerful exercises impact mental health and how you can explore somatic healing for your mental health. 

Occurs May 9 at 12 p.m. CT

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2024 Virtual System of Care Summit


Hosted by The National Center for Training & Technical Assistance on Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC), The SOC Summit is an opportunity for children's mental health partners to renew their efforts to support youth and family with their behavioral health needs.

Occurs May 14 - 16 at 11 a.m. CT

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MHA of Greater Houston & The Health Museum Present, "For The Health of It" Discussion Panel


Join us at the Health Museum as we explore the effects of drug misuse on mental health with our panel of professionals. Be sure to visit the exhibit - Drugs: Costs & Consequences, through the end of May.

Occurs May 16 at 5:30 p.m. CT

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News

Communities In Schools of Houston Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, Supports

Students’ Mental Health


Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), a Heights-based educational nonprofit, celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month in May, part of a national campaign by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), centered around the campaign theme “Take the Moment.” 

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Social Media Is Hurting Social-Emotional Skills. How 4 School Districts Are Fighting Back


Social media, generative artificial intelligence, and other advances in digital technology are already dramatically influencing how kids develop social-emotional skills. A majority of educators believe social media negatively impacts those skills, according to a nationally representative survey of 595 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

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Learning For Justice: Understanding and Countering Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Schools


Amid a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia, we all need to help ensure young people’s right to an education free from bigotry in an inclusive and supportive environment.

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Awareness Calendar Resources

MHA National 2024 Mental Health Month Toolkit
MHA National 2024 Spanish Mental Health Month Toolkit
MHA of Greater Houston Mental Health Month Event Calendar
Mental Health Awareness Month: Take a Mental Health Screening

Houston Area Mental Health Resources

Spanish MH Resources
Houston Area Youth Resource Guide
Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement Mental Health Guide
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Established in 1954 by philanthropist Ima Hogg, MHA of Greater Houston is the area's longest-serving mental health education and advocacy organization. Thank you for your support of this 501(c)(3) nonprofit.