Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health and Wellness is a growing concern in our families, community, and nation. The 2020 pandemic only exacerbated these concerns. Montgomery City Council and staff are committed to being change agents in de-stigmatizing mental illness and increasing awareness, advocacy and education of mental health and wellbeing. The City is working on creating programming, content, and outreach efforts to support this initiative.
Keep an eye on this page and social media for program updates.
May 12 Community Mental Health Discussion
When: Thursday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Terwilliger Lodge, 10530 Deerfield Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242
The discussion will feature Julia Saldanha, Director of Programs of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Southwest Ohio. This first session will bring awareness of mental illness by identifying signs and symptoms of an illness. Hear a personal story and message of hope from a NAMI participant and receive resources for support and treatment.

Save the date for future presentations:
August 11 - Dr. Tracy Cummings will lead a discussion on Suicide Prevention
October 27 - Dr. Megan Schrantz will lead a discussion on Anxiety/Depression
Community Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 800-273-8255
- Mobile Crisis Team: 513-584-5098
- Mental Health Access Point: mentalhealthaccesspoint.org or 513-558-8888
- Mental Health & Recover Services: hcmhrsb.org or 513-281-2273
- Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services: gcbhs.com or 513-354-5200
- Recovery Center of Hamilton County: recoverycenterhc.org or 513-241-1411
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): nami.org or 800-950-6264
- Montgomery Police Department: montgomeryohio.gov or 513-985-1600
Why a Bluebird?
The bluebird symbolizes hope, love, and renewal in many cultures. Even in the harshest climates, when bluebirds have a scarcity of food, they will manage to sing cheerfully. It is a sign that you should never lose faith, even in your darkest hours. You must hold to the belief that it will all be alright in the end.