Mental Health & Wellness Resources

“Thriving minds build thriving communities.”

At the Mrs. Renee Association Foundation (MRAF), we recognize that mental health is the cornerstone of strong families, successful youth, and resilient communities. Our Mental Health & Wellness Resources initiative provides a holistic, accessible, and culturally rooted approach to emotional well-being for Turner Station and beyond.

Core Services

• Licensed Counseling & Therapy
  Individual and group sessions with certified mental health professionals, offered both in-person and virtually to ensure access regardless of barriers like transportation or work schedules.
  
• 24/7 Crisis Support Hotlines
  Immediate assistance for individuals facing emotional distress, suicidal ideation, or traumatic experiences—available every day, around the clock.
  
• Workshops & Wellness Clinics
  Monthly skill-building sessions on managing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and substance use recovery. Topics also include parenting under pressure, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.
  
• Peer Support Circles
  Volunteer-led, confidential support groups for individuals facing similar life challenges—such as caregiving, chronic illness, PTSD, or recovery journeys.
  

Community Integration & Strategic Partnerships

• School-Based Support
  Working with local educators to embed social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health literacy in afterschool programs and classrooms.
  
• Healthcare & Housing Collaboratives
  Partnering with clinics, transitional housing programs, and urgent care centers to create wraparound mental health pathways for vulnerable residents.
  
• Faith & Cultural Institutions
  Collaborating with churches, mosques, and community leaders to offer mental health services that respect cultural beliefs and spiritual values.
  

Education & Stigma Reduction

• Mental Health Awareness Campaigns
  Public forums, social media campaigns, and storytelling events that normalize mental health conversations and promote help-seeking behaviors.
  
• Youth & Elder Programs
  Youth mentorship and senior wellness circles to address age-specific emotional challenges and promote intergenerational healing.
  
• Workforce Wellness Initiatives
  Resources for local small businesses, nonprofits, and gig workers—including mindfulness trainings and burnout prevention resources.
  

Our Impact

• Improved community resilience through early intervention and access to culturally competent care
  
• Reduced stigma surrounding mental health via peer education and public campaigns
  
• Empowered families and youth to seek and sustain help when facing emotional and behavioral challenges
  

Why It Matters

Mental health is not a privilege—it’s a right. By embedding emotional wellness into every layer of community life, MRAF ensures no one is left behind. Whether someone is facing trauma, burnout, depression, or simply needs someone to talk to, our support system is designed to say: "You are not alone - and help is here."