The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan - be nice.

A huge thank you to the Schowalter's and for bidding and winning this year's Greek Dinner! Are you interested in this? Attend our Shining Through Event on October 24th and maybe you will be the lucky one to win this amazing event!!!💚

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR ANNUAL SHINING THROUGH AUCTION IN OCTOBER.

Each year the auction offers quality items, generously donated by individuals and businesses throughout Michigan.

To donate a silent or live auction item, contact the MHF at [email protected].

Popular donation items include:
Getaways: vacation homes, hotel/resort stays
Tickets: to sports, concerts, theater, theme parks, meet & greets
Fun kid activities: music, spots, lessons
Gift certificates: restaurants, spas and boutiques
Unique, money can't buy experiences: behind the scenes tours or VIP treatment for special events

We had so much fun tie-dyeing be nice. shirts out at Pursuit Paper & Gift in Ada, MI last week, thank you so much for having us and for hosting this fun event!! Please go check out their super cute store! We are so excited to be partnered with you!💚💕

We had so much fun tie-dyeing be nice. shirts today out at Pursuit Paper and Gift in Ada, MI!! So excited to be partnered with you. Come on out and customize your tie-dye be nice. shirt and check out their super cute store! The tie-dyeing event will continue today and tomorrow! 💚

🌟 A HUGE thank you to the amazing staff members from Milan Area Schools! 🌟

We were thrilled to have you join us for our be nice. training during your professional development earlier this week. It was truly inspiring to see such enthusiastic participation and to continue the vital conversation about spreading mental health awareness. Your commitment to creating a supportive environment for both students and colleagues is making a real difference!

It's that time of year again! Our Program Coordinators are busy packing up all of the be nice. renewal bags for the upcoming school year. We can't wait to get the year started and continue working with our awesome liaisons, students, and other members of the community!!! 💚

🎉 Another fantastic training session happened this week for Williamston MS and HS staff members! A huge shoutout to everyone who came out and participated 🌟 It was so amazing to see the be nice. posters, bulletin boards, and other creative ways to visualize our materials in your buildings. These visuals will definitely continue to help spread the positive impact of our be nice. action plan.

🌟 A HUGE shoutout to the Mona Shores HS Student Senate Group for their amazing participation in our be nice. training yesterday! Their enthusiasm, engagement in activities, and leadership truly shone through. You all are fantastic examples of student leaders making a real difference. Keep up the great work and thank you for continuing to spread the be nice. action plan throughout your school and community! 💚

SAVE THE DATE for our ANNUAL SHINING THROUGH AUCTION this October! 🌟

📚 Back to school vibes at Grandville Middle School! It was so amazing to see all of their be nice. gear front and center during their back-to-school orientation yesterday 🌟

"be smart about your mental health" — love seeing this important message represented so strongly! 💪💚 Here’s to another fantastic school year filled with kindness, self-care, and spreading mental health awareness!

🎉 Kickoff Alert! 🎉

Yesterday marked the exciting start of Atonne's annual be nice. Week and what an incredible launch it was! 🙌

With a diverse range of businesses participating, Atonne continues as one of the longest-standing businesses of be nice.

Stay tuned for more be nice. updates and join us in making a difference!

🎉 Great News! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Rochester Community Schools' Athletic Departments are officially joining our be nice. Team family! 🌟🏅

Welcome aboard, Rochester Community Schools! We can’t wait to work together to continue to promote mental health awareness and spread our be nice. message! 💚✨

🌟 A HUGE thank you to Jack Nummerdor, the Athletic Director at Mona Shores HS, for organizing an incredible all-coaches training on the be nice. action plan and our shared message.

And to all the coaches who took time out of their busy schedules to participate—thank you for your commitment to this vital cause. Let’s keep the conversation going and continue spreading awareness about mental health! 💪💚

We had an incredible experience at the MI Su***de Prevention Commission Summit in Lansing! It was an honor to have a table there and collaborate with dedicated mental health professionals and passionate advocates.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and shared their insights and support. Let’s keep the conversation going and continue to make a difference in our communities! 💚 ***deprevention

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Midwest Cheese to further the be nice. movement! 🎉 Together, we’re empowering their incredible team with the be nice. action plan and valuable resources to boost mental health awareness. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in spreading our message! 💚🧀

🎉🏌️‍♂️ What a fantastic day at the Grand Rapids Chamber Golf Outing! 🌟 We were thrilled to have a table and represent the Mental Health Foundation. It’s always exciting to connect with our community and continue spreading the be nice. message. Together, we can raise awareness and support mental health initiatives. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and showed their support! 💕✨

🌟 Happy Tuesday, everyone! 💕 Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical health. Here are some simple ways to boost your mental well-being! What are your favorite ways to practice mental wellness? Drop your tips and tricks in the comments below! 💬👇

Last night our very own, Rachael Braginton, made a significant impact out at Hope College by sharing her story and explaining how to advocate for mental health through the be nice. action plan. Thank you so much to Goalies Matter for inviting us out and for hosting such an incredible event to continue to help spread mental health awareness! 💚

SAVE THE DATE!!! January 25, 2025 at DeVos Performance Hall 10-4pm
Promoting mental health & wellness for all through interactive, physical & educational activities. More information coming soon!!!!

Throwing it back to the unforgettable Hoops for Hope event put on through the NJ4S Bergen Hub! 🏀✨ We're thrilled to have been a part of this meaningful initiative, spreading our be nice. message far and wide all the way out in New Jersey!

Are you interested in hosting your own mental health awareness game? Let us know and we would LOVE to help! Together, let's keep making a difference! 💚

Thank you Forest View Hospital!!!

Nestled in a beautiful valley in the Sierra Nevada foothills, just a short drive from Sequoia National Park, Saint Nicholas Ranch hosts three sessions of summer camp for Orthodox Youth! To ensure the most meaningful experience for all, the importance of understanding mental health is essential! The Mental Health Foundation led a day retreat with camp Staff and Administration- equipping them with the be nice. action plan. Camp can be the onset of times when youth may begin conversations about their mental health. The be nice. action plan empowers camp staff to broaden the skills and passion that they have for youth development, and to strengthen the camp community to include upstream, mid and downstream mental health awareness and action!