Health Awareness Network Connection, Inc.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our 9th annual "Faith community....an essential piece to fight Stigma" dinner event on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

As mentioned in the past, this event was and still has been developed to raise awareness and to educate everyone about mental illness.

Our goal remains to discuss the realities of living with these conditions. We thank EVERYONE who joined in celebrating and giving recognition to our honorees (Shelby Moultrie – “Rising Star Award” Honoree, Valerie Howard - “Inspirational Award” Honoree, Sharquenta Richardson – “Above and Beyond Award” Honoree and Mari Colon –“Excellence Award” Honoree) as they have ALL proven to be the essential pieces of putting the HUGE PUZZLE OF mental health together.

A huge thank you to Adrienne Newton of Perfect Moment Designz LLC for once again providing the BEAUTIFUL set up of the room. Special thanks to Shannon Smith Morning Anchor at 19 Action News, for serving as emcee for the evening, Kimberly Clipper, founder of Kimberly Clipper Counseling and Therapy Services, LLC for serving as the Keynote Speaker and everyone who were listed on program to speak. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Thank you also to the Pastors and their church members who were in attendance Bishop Charles Howard & Pastor Valerie Howard (GODS Kngdom), Shavasia Lusane (New Life Global Fellowship), Pastor David Shears & Apostle Margie E. Mitchell Shears (Pursuit of His Glory Ministries) and Mahalia Renae Dockery-Chaney (Renewal & Deliverance Outreach Ministry) as well as all Elders and Ministers who were in attendance, your support of this event was truly appreciated.

So...now we will ask this question once again as I do every year: What can the community and faith leaders do? 1. Educate your communities and congregations; 2. Identify opportunities to support people with mental illnesses; 3. Connect individuals and families to help and 4. Promote acceptance of those with mental health issues.

We appreciate all the support given from MHARS Lorain County, Guiding Point and Lorain County Children Services for proving literature for those in attendance as well as those organizations and churches who placed ads in the event program booklet.

Thanks also goes out to Charlita Anderson White, Regina Aaron, Life Changing Wellness Center, Manuel Rodriguez, Tabatha Watson-Brown and several anonymous donors for providing raffle baskets. Special appreciation to DeLois Hollis and Betsy Ramos Diaz for your support in providing items for our honorees and participating pastors. We are very grateful to all of you who were in attendance (in spite of the change of date) and we pray you left with information you can use or pass on to someone who may find themselves in need of it in the future.

We hope to see you all and MANY, MANY MORE at the CELEBRATION of our 10th annual "Faith community...an essential piece to fight Stigma" dinner event which will be held during Mental Health Awareness month on THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2027!!

06/01/2026

Day 31 of 31
💚MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ENDS TODAY💚

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who wore “LIME GREEN” at any time during the past 31 days to support Mental Health Awareness.

Our point was to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May and spread awareness about various conditions and how you might learn more about MENTAL HEALTH each and everyday during the month of May 2026.

If you have not had the chance to see our posts, we would encourage you to go back beginning on Saturday, May 2, 2026 all the way up to today Sunday, May 31, 2026 to read about MENTAL HEALTH related topics that may be of interest to you or a loved one.

It was and will always be our intent to raise awareness and educate everyone about mental illnesses, the realities of living with these conditions and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness💚

*****If you know of any WOMEN throughout Northeast Ohio who work PASSIONATELY in the Mental Health Field as well as those who are SURVIVORS💚please send us a message through out the year with their name and contact information.

MARK YOUR 🗓 CALENDAR: We hope to see you ALL as we celebrate the 10th ANNIVERSARY of our “Faith Community…An Essential Piece Yo Fight Stigma” event to be held during Mental Health Awareness Month on Thursday, May 20, 2027 as we will celebrate our 10th ANNIVERSARY🎉

05/31/2026

Day 30 of 31

May is Mental Health Awareness month. It aims to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with these conditions, and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness.

For the past 8 years we have joined in on spreading mental health awareness and CELEBRATING THE LIVES of those throughout Northeast Ohio who work PASSIONATELY in the mental health field as well as those who are💚survivors.

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL ILLNESS: Mental illnesses are conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.

🌟 Mental health matters at EVERY age. Life changes as we grow older can impact well-being but support is always available. Learn how to care for yourself or a loved one and find help.

Learn more:
https://www.gatheringhopehouse.org/
https://nami-lc.org/contact-us/
https://riveonhealth.org/
https://www.samhsa.gov/

LETS LEAD WITH UNDERSTANDING as understanding Mental Illness leads to compassion💚

05/30/2026

Day 29 of 31

May is Mental Health Awareness month. It aims to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with these conditions, and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness.

For the past 8 years we have joined in on spreading mental health awareness and CELEBRATING THE LIVES of those throughout Northeast Ohio who work PASSIONATELY in the mental health field as well as those who are💚survivors.

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL ILLNESS: Mental illnesses are conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.

🌟 Many factors contribute to mental health conditions including:

☘️ Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry.
☘️ Family History of Mental Health problems.
☘️ Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse.

Learn more:
https://www.gatheringhopehouse.org/
https://nami-lc.org/contact-us/
https://riveonhealth.org/
https://www.samhsa.gov/

LETS LEAD WITH UNDERSTANDING as understanding Mental Illness leads to compassion💚

05/29/2026

Day 28 of 31

May is Mental Health Awareness month. It aims to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with these conditions, and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness.

For the past 8 years we have joined in on spreading mental health awareness and CELEBRATING THE LIVES of those throughout Northeast Ohio who work PASSIONATELY in the mental health field as well as those who are💚survivors.

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL ILLNESS: Mental illnesses are conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.

MENTAL ILLNESS IS COMMON,BUT TOO OFTEN NOT TREATED.

🌟 It is rare that a family is not touched by a mental health condition , one that can interfere with you or a loved one’s ability to work, sleep, eat and enjoy life.

People with mental illness can have symptoms that include a range of feelings, emotions, or experiences, including:

☘️ Anxiety
☘️ Delusions
☘️ Hallucinations
☘️ Irritability
☘️ Low energy
☘️ Sadness
☘️ Shifts in mood
☘️ Sleep Problems

Learn more:
https://www.gatheringhopehouse.org/
https://nami-lc.org/contact-us/
https://riveonhealth.org/
https://www.samhsa.gov/

LETS LEAD WITH UNDERSTANDING as understanding Mental Illness leads to compassion💚