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Exciting things are happening regularly at LifeWays! Our new media and events hub features our latest events, trainings, featured news, and media.

Upcoming Events and Trainings

Jackson Healthy For Life

Jan 2, 2024 – Dec 17, 2024

Jackson Healthy For Life

Jan 2, 2024 – Dec 17, 2024

Jan 2, 2024 – Dec 17, 2024

Stronger Together

Jan 3, 2024 – Dec 18, 2024

Stronger Together

Jan 3, 2024 – Dec 18, 2024

Jan 3, 2024 – Dec 18, 2024

Wellness Wednesdays

Jan 3, 2024 – Dec 18, 2024

Wellness Wednesdays

Jan 3, 2024 – Dec 18, 2024

Jan 3, 2024 – Dec 18, 2024

Hillsdale Healthy For Life

Jan 3, 2024 – Dec 18, 2024

Hillsdale Healthy For Life

Jan 3, 2024 – Dec 18, 2024

Jan 3, 2024 – Dec 18, 2024

Stress Less | Music + Art Therapy

Jan 4, 2024 – Dec 19, 2024

Stress Less | Music + Art Therapy

Jan 4, 2024 – Dec 19, 2024

Jan 4, 2024 – Dec 19, 2024

Adult Mental Health First Aid | December, Virtual Training

Dec 10, 2024

Adult Mental Health First Aid | December, Virtual Training

Dec 10, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

Youth Mental Health First Aid| Hillsdale | January 2-Day Training - Part 1

Jan 14, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid| Hillsdale | January 2-Day Training - Part 1

Jan 14, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid| Hillsdale | January 2-Day Training - Part 2

Jan 15, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid| Hillsdale | January 2-Day Training - Part 2

Jan 15, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid |January 1-Day Training

Jan 24, 2025

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid |January 1-Day Training

Jan 24, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid |February 1-Day Training

Feb 7, 2025

Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid |February 1-Day Training

Feb 7, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | March 2-Day Training - Part 1

Mar 13, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | March 2-Day Training - Part 1

Mar 13, 2025

Mar 13, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | March 2-Day Training - Part 2

Mar 14, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | March 2-Day Training - Part 2

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | April 2-Day Training - Part 1

Apr 10, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | April 2-Day Training - Part 1

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | April 2-Day Training - Part 2

Apr 11, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | April 2-Day Training - Part 2

Apr 11, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | June 2-Day Training - Part 1

Jun 12, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | June 2-Day Training - Part 1

Jun 12, 2025

Jun 12, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | June 2-Day Training - Part 2

Jun 13, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | June 2-Day Training - Part 2

Jun 13, 2025

Jun 13, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid |Hillsdale | July 2-Day Training - Part 1

Jul 15, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid |Hillsdale | July 2-Day Training - Part 1

Jul 15, 2025

Jul 15, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid |Hillsdale | July 2-Day Training - Part 2

Jul 16, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid |Hillsdale | July 2-Day Training - Part 2

Jul 16, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid |July 1-Day Training

Jul 25, 2025

Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid |July 1-Day Training

Jul 25, 2025

Jul 25, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | August 2-Day Training - Part 1

Aug 28, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | August 2-Day Training - Part 1

Aug 28, 2025

Aug 28, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | August 2-Day Training - Part 2

Aug 29, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | August 2-Day Training - Part 2

Aug 29, 2025

Aug 29, 2025

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid |September 1-Day Training

Sep 19, 2025

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid |September 1-Day Training

Sep 19, 2025

Sep 19, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | October 2-Day Training - Part 1

Oct 30, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | October 2-Day Training - Part 1

Oct 30, 2025

Oct 30, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | October 2-Day Training - Part 2

Oct 31, 2025

Adult Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | October 2-Day Training - Part 2

Oct 31, 2025

Oct 31, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | December 2-Day Training - Part 1

Dec 11, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | December 2-Day Training - Part 1

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | December 2-Day Training - Part 2

Dec 12, 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jackson | December 2-Day Training - Part 2

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

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Join our NEW Parent Advisory Committee!

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June 27 is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Screening Day.

If you’ve been through trauma and you think it’s affecting your daily life, you can take our brief PTSD screening to see if you may have signs of PTSD. It is only 5 questions

June is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness month!

Talk to others for support! When trauma survivors talk about their problems with others, something helpful often results. It is important not to isolate yourself. Instead, make efforts to

Need additional mental health resources? This list highlights trusted alternative mental health supports that were created by BIPOC or LGBTQ+ communities for BIPOC or LGBTQ+ communities. We hope that these resources help aid in your mental health jou

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment works!

There are many types of treatment that can alleviate the symptoms of PTSD. There are various therapy techniques, as well as evidence that medication may be useful for people struggling with sympt

June 19th is Juneteenth.
It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth and Black Mental Health

Juneteenth is central to Black American mental health and well-being because it’s

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Being LGBTQ+ is not a mental health condition.

However, LGBTQ+ individuals experience mental health struggles at higher rates than their straight and cisgender peers.

◾ LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely as non-LGBTQ+ people to have a mental health

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LifeWays Events + News

How to Exercise Self-Care in Addiction Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Exercise Self-Care in Addiction Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide

Back to School: Navigating Mental Health Challenges with a Holistic Approach

Back to School: Navigating Mental Health Challenges with a Holistic Approach

Back to School: Fostering Emotional Resilience and Well-being

Back to School: Fostering Emotional Resilience and Well-being

Back to School: Managing Academic Stress and Anxiety

Back to School: Managing Academic Stress and Anxiety

Back to School: Social Media Use and Mental Health

Back to School: Social Media Use and Mental Health

Disability Independence: Empowering Every Ability

Disability Independence: Empowering Every Ability

Things You Can Say When “Fine” Doesn’t Cut It

Things You Can Say When “Fine” Doesn’t Cut It

Someone is Opening Up To You. Now What?

Someone is Opening Up To You. Now What?

Protect Your Mental Health: Simple Steps for Everyday Well-Being

Protect Your Mental Health: Simple Steps for Everyday Well-Being

STARTING YOUR COPING SKILLS TOOLBOX

HOW TRANSGENDER VISIBILITY IS IMPORTANT FOR MENTAL HEALTH

HOW TRANSGENDER VISIBILITY IS IMPORTANT FOR MENTAL HEALTH

PICK A 2024 WORD-OF-THE-YEAR INSTEAD OF A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION

PICK A 2024 WORD-OF-THE-YEAR INSTEAD OF A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION

Practical Relaxation Techniques To Help With Stress During The Holidays

Practical Relaxation Techniques To Help With Stress During The Holidays

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