Mental Health America of Porter County

Here at Mental Health America of Porter County, the few weeks that we have before the Thanksgiving and the holidays are some of the busiest of the year. With preparing our giftLIFT program, setting up many trees within Porter County, and maintaining...

October is filled with many reasons to celebrate—hay rides, apple orchards, homecoming, Halloween, and more. With all these fun activities to enjoy, October comes with many dangers and pressures to be aware of. We here at Mental Health America of...

Mental Health America of Porter County is acknowledging cliques in schools for this month’s Building Up Our Youth (BUOY) article. With the new school year in full swing everyone is excited to see their friends again. But what about all those...

Open Door Social Club welcomes adults that have been diagnosed with a mental illness and are compliant with treatment. One goal of the Club is to promote positive peer to peer interaction through safe and healthy social engagements. We provide a...

Robin Williams’ tragic and untimely death after a decades-long battle against bipolar disorder reminds us that mental illnesses are all-too-often serious and life-threatening chronic diseases. Mental illnesses—especially serious ones—rob us of...

When people imagine the summer season, most think about all the activities that come with the warm weather. These activities can range from just hanging out with family members to taking trips to the beach; the opportunities are endless during the...

Open Door Social Club welcomes adults that have been diagnosed with a mental illness and are compliant with treatment. “For over 50 years the Club has provided members with positive peer to peer interaction through safe and healthy social...

We are a small non-profit organization that promotes mental wellness in Porter County. If you are interested in volunteering for maintenance work, call Diana at (219) 462-6267 or email volunteerc@mhapc.org for an application. Maintenance includes...

Mental Health America of Porter County is acknowledging Mental Health Awareness this month by addressing the issue of stigma. Growing up we are taught the facetious phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.”...

April marks the nation’s “Month of the Military Child,” a time to honor youth and their service to our country. In celebration, Mental Health America of Porter County as part of their Building Up Our Youth program is proud to support Indiana...