To provide support for our mental health needs and reduce mental health-related suffering, we must build sustainable resources and capacity in community to promote mental health and well-being, prevent mental health problems, and support the recovery of persons who are affected by mental health conditions.

StrengthIn.Us is a collaborative that builds, shares, and grows community initiated care efforts to strengthen how we support mental health and well-being.

This involves providing community members with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to help those around them.

Examples include:

• Knowing what to say and do when you recognize someone is in need of support with their mental health or a substance use concern.
   
• Possessing the skills to help your community in better prioritizing mental health through increased awareness and education.
   
• Building and enhancing mental health promotion and prevention activities which can be led by persons already engaged in community-based settings.

​​When we join together – support each other – and know what actions to take to best help those in need, we can begin to change the way our communities address mental health one interaction at a time.  

There indeed is Strength In Us.