Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May. It’s meant to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, as well as raise awareness and advocate for resources and care options. At Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, addressing mental health and having tools available are integral pieces of executing the last several years of our strategic plan, “One Goodwill.”
What Mental Health Means to Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] May 23, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, mental health
Adults Find Second Chances and Bright Futures at The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 29, 2025 10:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Criminal History, mental health, COVID-19, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center Southeast
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the shutdown of public schools, Taylor Martin was only 10 credits away from graduating high school; however, she struggled with the online learning format and was unable to finish. Now 23 years old, life hasn’t been easy.
Advocating for Yourself and Your Community
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 26, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, mental health, Mission Awareness
Searching for resources and support during her first trimester, Jada “Jae” Stewart ran across Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP), a program that pairs registered nurses with first-time parents. Experiencing very severe morning sickness (hyperemesis gravidarum), Jae wanted to have another set of eyes to identify what was abnormal and ensure her pregnancy was progressing smoothly.
Gaining Confidence, Community and Connection at The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 24, 2025 9:15:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Disability, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, mental health, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center Bloomington
When Sam Harmeson left high school, they were coping with the death of their mother from a drug overdose and struggling with undiagnosed autism. Shortly after, the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, and Sam found it difficult to secure a job, especially without a diploma. In 2023, when Sam and their caretaker and aunt, Bettina Hapney, visited a local Goodwill retail store, Sam learned about an opportunity that would change their life.
Growing as a Parent Through Mental Health
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 25, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, mental health, Mission Awareness
Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) pairs first-time parents with registered nurses to ensure they have the resources and support they need during their child’s most developmentally critical years. This support includes connections to invaluable community resources that can assist with food access, employment, housing – and mental health, an important aspect in a parent’s wellness.
Achieving Wellness Goals with Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 31, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, mental health, Wellness
At Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, our mission is to empower people to increase their independence and reach their potential through education, health, and employment. We not only strive to do this with Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) parents or students of The Excel Center® – but also much of our mission supports employees within our organization.
Embracing Second Chances Following Incarceration
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 17, 2025 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in New Beginnings, mental health, Mission Awareness
Each year, International Mentoring Day is observed on January 17. This observance is an opportunity to recognize mentors and the impacts they’ve had on their mentees. For those who we employ, educate and serve at Goodwill, coaches often act as mentors, providing the essential guidance to employees, students and program participants who want to increase their independence and reach their full potential.
Meet the Goodwill NFP Mental Health Team
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 19, 2024 3:15:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, mental health, Mission Awareness
Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) pairs first-time, expectant parents with a registered nurse for ongoing visits to support families so they can provide the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years.
Mission and Education Reflects Inward and Outward at GEM
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 25, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Education, mental health, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education
Every year, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana hosts Goodwill’s Education and Mission Conference (GEM), a one-day professional development event. Mission and education professionals throughout Goodwill’s central and southern Indiana network have the opportunity to learn from one another and share best practices in their work through presentations and panel discussions.
Managing Mental Health and Building a Life of Purpose
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 10, 2024 10:30:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Criminal History, Retail, mental health, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches, Goodwill Education, Mental Health Day, Financial Literacy
When Johnny Manson joined Goodwill in October 2016 as a part-time donation attendant, he had been struggling to secure employment due to past legal issues and a lifelong history of depression.