May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Memorial Hospital is championing the message “Turn Awareness into Action.” Behavioral Health Coordinator Brock Stout emphasizes that recognizing mental health challenges in ourselves and others is just the first step. Taking action—whether by supporting neighbors, sharing personal stories, or advocating for improved policies—fosters stronger, more compassionate communities.
Valerie Brown, RN and Program Director of the Evergreen Center, adds that even small gestures can help break stigma and encourage people to seek help. The hospital’s staff urges anyone struggling, or those looking to help, to reach out to healthcare providers and keep the conversation going.
Mental Health Services are available at Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Carthage, IL Behavioral Health at Memorial Medical Clinic provides care to children ages 4-17 and adults 18+, including medication management, counseling, and addiction services. For more information, contact 217-357-6888. Evergreen Center is a program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging. For more information, contact 217-357-6516.
Mental Health Lunch & Learn Event at Memorial Hospital – Open to the Public “What is the Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Mental Health Today?” takes place on May 15th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Health & Wellness Conference Room at Memorial Hospital located at 1454 N. Co. Rd. 2050 in Carthage, Illinois. Visit MHTLC.ORG to register.
