When Scott Fadness assumed the office of Fishers’ mayor in 2015, one of his first initiatives was to improve mental health. In 2023, this continues to be a major emphasis for his administrations.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the city has announced a partnership with the firm CredibleMind in a revamped Stigma Free Fishers campaign.
“StigmaFree Fishers has raised awareness on mental health supported residents in crisis. The Fishers Health Department is committed to ensuring residents know how to care for their mental health and where to access more resources,” said Monica Heltz, Director of the Fishers Health Department, in a city news release. “The CredibleMind platform will give residents free, research-based access to tools dedicated specifically to mental health that will ultimately provide a preventative approach to health and wellness in Fishers.”
The new partnership with CredibleMind is part of a month-long series of events in Fishers for Mental Health Awareness in May. Below is a full listing, as provided by the City of Fishers:
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New CredibleMind Wellness ResourceThe revamped StigmaFreeFishers.com, powered by CredibleMind, is a free online service for residents offering access to mental health education, resources, and assessments. Fully confidential and available 24/7, the online platform allows access to thousands of evidence-based resources, all reviewed by both experts and users for a highly personalized experience. Combined with scientifically validated assessments, expert-written articles, and thousands of resources including videos, apps, podcasts and books, users can find information to help them make positive improvements no matter what their learning style. Residents who create an account and complete the Mental Health Check-In Assessment by May 15 will be entered to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Get started at StigmaFreeFishers.com. The Forgiving Sea Project Exhibit open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.| Hamilton County Community Foundation Collaboration Hub (11810 Technology Drive) | Free The Forgiving Sea Project, a nonprofit multi-media collaboration from Indianapolis artist Carolyn Springer and composer Joseph Lamm, funded by the Fishers Arts & Culture Commission, will provide an interactive art installation at Hamilton County Community Foundation Collaboration Hub and four public events throughout the month. Learn more at ThisisFishers.com/MentalHealthMonth.
- Family Day & Spiritual Healing Event Saturday. May 6, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
- Fishers Arts Council Second Friday Artist Reception Friday, May 12, 6 – 8 p.m.
- Lunch Talk with Licensed Art Psychotherapist Katy Wagner, MA, ATR-P, LMHCA Tuesday, May 16, 12:15 – 1 p.m.
- Lunch Talk with Artist & Founder Carolyn Springer Thursday, May 25, 12:15 – 1 p.m.
Fishers Parks’ Free Yoga Classes Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 | 9 – 10 a.m. | Billericay Park (May 31 class is at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater) Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27 at the Fishers Farmers Market | 8 – 9 a.m. | Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (6 Municipal Drive) Thursday, May 18 | 5 – 6 p.m. | Fishers AgriPark (11171 Florida Road) Fishers Parks is expanding its free yoga program with opportunities throughout the week at Billericay Park, the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater during the Fishers Farmers Market and at Yoga on the Farm at the Fishers AgriPark. No registration is required for any session. Learn more at playfishers.com. Hope for Happiness Saturday, May 13 | 8 a.m. – noon | Nickel Plate District Amphitheater Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High Schools’ Bring Change to Mind clubs will host the annual Hope for Happiness event at the Fishers Farmers Market in partnership with The City of Fishers and Fishers Health Department. Stop by the free, family-friendly event to help raise awareness about mental health and the City’s Stigma Free Fishers initiative, participate in mental health activities, find resources from local mental healthcare providers, and more. Learn more at ThisisFishers.com/MentalHealthMonth. Fishers Parks’ Wednesday Walk Wednesday, May 17 | 9 – 10 a.m. | Holland Park (1 Park Drive) Enjoy ecotherapy in nature with a walk with the Fishers Parks’ team to learn more about the parks department. Wednesday Walks will be offered monthly at rotating parks around Fishers. Learn more at playfishers.com. Fishers Parks Storywalk Throughout the month | Billericay Park (12690 Promise Road) During Mental Health Awareness Month, the self-guided Storywalk hike features the children’s book The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld. Visit playfishers.com/Storywalk to learn more. Take the Pledge Residents are encouraged to take the pledge to learn more about mental health and share their pledges on social media using the hashtag #StigmaFreeFishers. Residents can take the pledge virtually at ThisisFishers.com/MentalHealthMonth.