Mental Health America of Greater Houston

Mental Health America of Greater Houston Empowering the community through mental health education, advocacy, and connection to care.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re making space for the many stories, traditions, and experiences that make up Hispanic...
09/29/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re making space for the many stories, traditions, and experiences that make up Hispanic/Latine communities.

For some, culture can be a source of connection, belonging, and strength. For others, navigating family expectations, identity, language, or different generational values can bring complicated feelings — and sometimes, it can be hard to talk about them.

Whatever your experience looks like, your mental health matters.

Taking care of yourself can look different for everyone: setting a boundary, talking with someone you trust, making time for what brings you joy, or reaching out for support when you need it.

There’s no one way to experience culture, family, or mental health. This month, we’re honoring the individuality within our communities and the importance of making space for every experience.

✨ Team MHA Runner Spotlight ✨Meet Marcus, who is taking on his first marathon with Team MHA! We asked him what inspires ...
09/26/2026

✨ Team MHA Runner Spotlight ✨

Meet Marcus, who is taking on his first marathon with Team MHA! We asked him what inspires him to run and the meaning behind his miles.

"Running started as survival, not a hobby. I laced up recreationally for the first time in January 2026 because anxiety and CPTSD had made my own head a hard place to live. I didn't start running to get fast, I started because I needed somewhere for all of it to go.
It works, but only alongside real treatment. Running didn't cure anything. Paired with consistent therapy, it gave me something therapy alone couldn't: proof, in miles, that I could do hard things I once believed were impossible. Movement and professional care do different jobs, and both have helped me greatly.
In January, I'm running my first marathon. 26.2 miles, less than a year after my first mile — a distance that would have been unthinkable for the version of me who started this.
Not everyone gets the door I got. I was lucky enough to find a therapist. Many Houstonians aren't. MHA of Greater Houston connects people to quality care, equips communities with education and training, and advocates for legislative solutions — the part of my recovery I couldn't have built on my own.
This is a Houston problem, and a Houston organization. MHA of Greater Houston has served this community since 1954, working across schools, integrated health care, veterans, and community education. Every dollar stays here.
Your donation does something specific. $100 can make a life-saving su***de prevention or mental health training available to our community. $250 can fund four months of peer-to-peer mentorship for a justice-involved veteran. You're funding a training, a mentorship, a connection to care.
Saying it out loud is part of the point. Naming CPTSD and anxiety publicly is uncomfortable. I'm doing it anyway, because silence is what keeps people from asking for help. If one person reads this and calls a therapist, that matters more to me than my finish time."

If you’d like to support Marcus on his Chevron Houston Marathon journey, click here -->https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/marcus-mitchell

All proceeds go directly to supporting mental health programming in Greater Houston.

Mental Health America of Greater Houston mourns the loss of former State Representative Garnet Coleman, a tireless champ...
09/25/2026

Mental Health America of Greater Houston mourns the loss of former State Representative Garnet Coleman, a tireless champion for health, justice, and the people of Texas.

For decades, Representative Coleman worked to expand access to health care and mental health services and to strengthen the systems that support people and communities. He was part of a pivotal shift in the Texas House toward understanding mental health not as an issue that exists in isolation, but as one deeply connected to health care, education, justice, public safety, and community well-being.

MHA of Greater Houston was proud to work alongside Representative Coleman on legislation to transform mental health access and strengthen the systems supporting Texas children and families. He championed legislation ensuring teachers received appropriate training to recognize and respond to the emotional trauma and behavioral health needs of students, and he was a joint author of the legislation that created the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services, which studied and evaluated school-based mental health supports across Texas. He continued that work through legislation strengthening school mental health accountability and supports for young people.

We are grateful to have had a champion like Garnet Coleman fighting against stigma and for a Texas where mental health care is accessible, systems work together, and every person has the opportunity to thrive.

Our hearts are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and the many communities he served. His legacy will live on in the laws he helped shape, the systems he helped strengthen, and the people whose lives are better because he chose to serve.

✨ Team MHA Member Spotlight ✨Meet Odalis, another of our Team MHA members! We asked what inspires her to run and the mea...
09/18/2026

✨ Team MHA Member Spotlight ✨

Meet Odalis, another of our Team MHA members! We asked what inspires her to run and the meaning behind her miles.

“Running started as a way to challenge myself, but over time it became a way to manage my anxiety and quiet my overthinking. After struggling with my mental health for years, I know how important access to support and resources can be. That’s why I’m running my first half marathon and supporting Mental Health America of Greater Houston.”

If you’d like to support Odalis on her Chevron Houston, click here --> https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/odalis-zapata

All proceeds go directly to supporting mental health programming in Greater Houston.

Take a moment to reflect on what matters, where your energy goes, and how you want to show up. Join our free Fresh Start...
09/15/2026

Take a moment to reflect on what matters, where your energy goes, and how you want to show up. Join our free Fresh Start Meditation session every Monday to Friday from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and come as you are. It's not about becoming someone new, it's about returning to yourself.

Register here —> https://www.tfaforms.com/4749944?tfa_1910=a0TPn00001MH68l

✨ Team MHA Runner Spotlight ✨Meet Cesar, who is taking on his first marathon with Team MHA! We asked him what inspires h...
09/12/2026

✨ Team MHA Runner Spotlight ✨

Meet Cesar, who is taking on his first marathon with Team MHA! We asked him what inspires him to run and the meaning behind his miles.

“I’m running this marathon because mental health has touched my life in ways I can’t ignore. I’ve struggled with my own mental health, and I’ve also watched people close to me struggle with theirs.
I know how difficult it can be to carry things that others may never see, and how important it is to have support and remind people that they’re not alone.
What makes this journey even more meaningful is that I had never run before. Signing up for a marathon was a challenge I never imagined taking on, but I wanted to push myself outside of my comfort zone and use this journey to better my own mental and physical health.
I’m running for those who have struggled in silence, for the people still fighting, for the people I love, and for those we’ve lost. Every mile is a reminder that progress happens one step at a time and that even when the journey is difficult, we can keep moving forward.“

If you’d like to support Cesar on his Chevron Houston Marathon journey, click here --> https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/cesar-quezada-1

All proceeds go directly to supporting mental health programming in Greater Houston!

It’s not always easy to know how to help someone who is struggling. The signs aren’t always clear and they may not be wi...
09/02/2026

It’s not always easy to know how to help someone who is struggling. The signs aren’t always clear and they may not be willing to receive help, but there are ways we can show up.

Sometimes, that starts with simply asking, “How are you, really?” Listening without judgment. Checking in again. Reminding someone that they don’t have to navigate a difficult moment alone.

Support doesn’t always look like having the right words or knowing exactly what to do. Sometimes, it looks like staying present, reaching out, and helping someone find the support they need. A conversation can be a good starting point and sometimes, that matters more than we realize.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

If you are seeking general (non-crisis) mental health services or resources, call Care Connect today at 877-755-9988.

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Dolly, you were a bright light and a longtime advocate for mental health and well-being. May we carry your kindness, gra...
08/26/2026

Dolly, you were a bright light and a longtime advocate for mental health and well-being. May we carry your kindness, grace, and compassion with us. 🤍

08/25/2026

Join us at IM Houston for our Dinner Dialogue on September 10th!Pl...

August has a way of making us look ahead to new routines, new goals, and everything we want to accomplish before fall.Bu...
08/17/2026

August has a way of making us look ahead to new routines, new goals, and everything we want to accomplish before fall.

But we don’t have to do it all at once. In our latest blog, MHA Houston’s Workplace Wellness Director shares how mindfulness and self-compassion can help us slow down, stay grounded, and navigate life’s transitions with less pressure.

Read the latest blog for some tips here —> https://mhahouston.org/planning-for-fall-without-pressure-or-panic/

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