UU Mental Health Network

UU Mental Health Network As a starting point, a covenant and a mission were written, and a decision was made to apply to the UUA to become an official “related organization”.

The UU Mental Health Network promotes inclusion of people affected by mental health issues in the life and work of our congregations and in the society at large. In 2018 a number of individual Unitarian Universalists who were interested in mental health started meeting and jointly decided that the time was right to form a UU Mental Health Network to work collectively on mental health issues that a

ffect our congregations and society at large. Later we decided to incorporate and seek non-profit status with the IRS. In May of 2019 we created a set of bylaws and submitted paperwork to become incorporated in the state of Michigan. Karl Pannanen, one of our members who is an attorney lives in Michigan and handled these matters on a pro-bono basis. In June of 2019 we presented a “poster session” at the UUA’s General Assembly in Spokane in which we discussed our newly forming organization with attendees at the General Assembly. As a result, we doubled the number of people who wanted to be part of this effort! In July of 2019 our incorporation was successfully obtained, and paperwork for our application to become a UUA “related organization” was submitted to the UUA. In March of 2020, we received 501 (c)(3) Non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service, meaning that donations to the UU Mental Health network are tax exempt.

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06/01/2026

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Today is Be the One Day at The American Legion.

The first day of every month is a reminder that one conversation, one text, or one act of compassion can make a difference in someone's life.

Whether you're looking to support a veteran, learn the warning signs, or bring Be the One to your community, resources are available to help.

Together, we can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and prevent veteran su***de.

Explore our many resources at betheone.org

Sign-up for our next Be The One Training: https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one/be-the-one-training

06/01/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and PTSD can affect veterans, servicemembers, and their families long after military service ends. The good news? No one has to face it alone.

That's why The American Legion's Be the One campaign encourages us all to check in, listen without judgment, and help connect those who may be struggling to the support they deserve.

Learn more about PTSD and access free resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/promo_materials.asp

You don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes, being the one who reaches out can make all the difference.

05/19/2026

We are excited to announce that UU Mental Health Network will be exhibiting at UUA General Assembly 2026 on June 14 – 21, 2026. 🎉🎉 Like or comment if you’ll be there! - via Event Platform

05/16/2026

Sunday, May 17 at 10:30 am in person and on Zoom

Mental Health Matters: Making "More Good Days, Together"
Jen Salamone & members of CUF Disability Justice Working Group presenters

What does a good day look like for you? How might that day be different for someone neurodiverse and struggling with mental health or who is disabled? How can we as UUs be a community that welcomes all and actively practices inclusion? This service will explore these important topics.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health America's (MHA)

Music by CUF Choir, Elana Floyd-Kennett choir leader

05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder to take a moment for ourselves when we're stressed. Our natural threat response can often lead to fight (self-criticism), flight (isolation), and freeze (rumination). But self-compassion offers a powerful antidote.

By practicing kindness, mindfulness, and connecting with our shared humanity, we downregulate the threat system and activate the care system (the tend and befriend response), reducing stress and fostering resilience.

Research shows that this shift into self-compassion can lower cortisol levels and increase heart rate variability, making us less defensive, calmer, and more balanced.

This month, let’s prioritize mental well-being and show ourselves the kindness we need. Take a pause, place your hand on your heart, and remind yourself that you are worthy of care and compassion.

05/06/2026

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