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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.

Community Mental Health Discussion: Anxiety and Depression

When: Thursday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Terwilliger Lodge, 10530 Deerfield Rd.

The discussion features Dr. Megan Schrantz, EdD, LPCC, a Clinical Psychotherapist at the Lindner Center of HOPE.

Dr. Megan SchrantzDr. Schrantz has over 30 years of experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in various settings. Among Dr. Schrantz’s diverse range of skills and experiences, she has facilitated trauma-informed treatment for children and adolescents with traumatic experiences, abuse, and grief. Dr. Schrantz had advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Community Resources

Updates

Stop the Stigma Mental health

Community Mental Health Discussion May 12

Posted on April 4, 2022

In November of 2021, residents were asked to participate in a mental health awareness survey conducted through the City website. Feedback received from this survey conveyed an overwhelming response that mental health is very important to our residents. Some of the topics of interest from those who completed the survey include: Depression Anxiety Youth Depression...
Craig Margolis

It’s OK to Talk About Mental Health

Posted on March 30, 2022

Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis Six months ago, I shared plans of a community initiative designed to address mental health concerns in our community. Through our many programs, commissions, and initiatives, Montgomery wants to continue to be known as a caring community, and promoting good mental health will be another way of demonstrating we...
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What To Expect When You See The Bluebird Logo

Posted on March 3, 2022

When You See The Bluebird Logo, Expect to see Mental Health & Wellness Information The City of Montgomery recognizes mental health and wellness as a growing concern for our families, community, and the nation. You may have noticed our new Bluebird Logo in the February Bulletin. When you see the new logo, you can expect...
Mental Health

An Officer’s Response to a Mental Health Crisis – Part 2

Posted on February 28, 2022

This is the second of a 2-part informational series to help residents understand a police response to a mental health crisis and explain available resources for patients and family members. All Montgomery Officers have recently received substantial training in responding to mental health calls and will continue to get annual refresher courses to stay abreast...
Mental Health

An Officer’s Response to a Mental Health Crisis

Posted on February 4, 2022

Mental Health is just as important as our physical health. There has been an increase in mental health issues since the pandemic. As part of Montgomery’s “Mental Health Awareness Initiative,” officers from the Montgomery PD will be sharing information and resources from their actual training and experience. This article will be the first in a...

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.

Source: https://www.sonomabirding.com/bluebird-symbolism/

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