May is Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkits

OhioMHAS / RecoveryOhio Toolkit

• May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and as such, OhioMHAS and RecoveryOhio have partnered for Mental Health Awareness Month to provide a free digital toolkit for communities to dismantle the stigma around mental health and promote understanding and access to care, and encourage Ohioans to prioritize their mental well-being. View the toolkit here.
• As in previous years, the team at RecoveryOhio is inviting Boards and providers to submit local awareness events to be promoted on its website and social media pages. You can also submit an invitation for RecoveryOhio staff to attend your event. The deadline to submit events is May 9. Following the conclusion of your event, you may use the same link to share photos. Interested parties can submit event details and photos here.

Mental Health America

• Mental Health America (MHA) has also released its Mental Health Month 2025 Planning Guide, to better support community organizations to make a meaningful impact on mental wellness. Download the guide HERE.

SAMHSA

• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released its 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month toolkit. The toolkit includes customizable social media content, key weekly themes, graphics, and messaging that promote mental health acceptance and support. It also offers best practices for initiating respectful conversations about mental health and the impacts on physical and emotional well-being.