39% of people who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual reported having a mental illness. LGBTQ+ people are not inherently prone to mental illness because of their identity, but instead are at higher risk because of stigma. Learn more and find support at: mhanational.org/issues/lgbtq-c…

Join us for our 2nd annual Indiana Rural Reception! Enjoy light bites and connection with Interact staff and fellow rural changemakers. This event is free, and all community members are welcome to attend. Register at: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/az5fbuv

We're excited to announce our 2025 Local Health Policy grantees! These partners are working to advance local health policies in areas such as housing, smoking and vaping, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and more interactforhealth.org/news/431/inter…

There is still time to register for our webinar in collaboration with PBPOhio! Details below:

June is #MensMentalHealthMonth, a time to acknowledge and call out men and boys' unique mental health needs. Check out this article from Healthline about how to support the men in your life: healthline.com/health/mens-he…

Job Opportunity: Interact for Health seeks a part-time Community Health Data Intern for 8-10 weeks for 20 hours a week at $20/hour. The position will start in September 2025 with a possible extension. Apply by Tuesday, July 15, at 5 p.m. interactforhealth.org/job-opportunit…

At our June Board meeting, we recognized two board members for their commitment to service as they conclude their terms on our board. Thank you, Allison Tepper and Rick Williams!

Applications are now live for the Advocacy Capacity Building RFP! The goal of this RFP is to provide funding and learning opportunities to nonprofits to strengthen their organizational capacity for policy and advocacy efforts. Applications are due August 1 interactforhealth.org/open-funding/

Interact for Health is excited to announce the five organizations that will receive funding from the first round of 2025 Rural Changemaker grants! Read more about our amazing partners here: interactforhealth.org/news/433/inter…

We are taking this opportunity during LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth to recognize the resilience and impact of LGBTQ+ changemakers in our community. They provide solutions, support, resources, and opportunities for queer folks in our region: interactforhealth.org/news/434/digni…

Join our staff for a proposal webinar to answer questions about the Advocacy Capacity Building RFP on Tuesday, July 1, from 2-3 p.m. Register here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gzf7pmb…

Place shapes our lives in many ways. For rural youth, it can mean fewer supports and higher risks for mental health and well-being, especially for those who are LGBTQ+. Read about the importance of connection and resilience in these communities here: mentalhealth411.substack.com/p/place-matter…

Madi's Summer SPARK (July 14–18 ) is a free mental wellness camp for ages 14–18, focused on resilience, mental health education, and tools for everyday life. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We've been having great conversations about the vital conditions for health at our two rural reception! Keep an eye out for more information on our upcoming Kentucky Rural Reception on August 14!

The second and final round of funding for the 2025 Rural Changemaker RFP is now open on Interact for Health’s Open Funding page! Applications are due Monday, September 8, at 5 p.m. interactforhealth.org/open-funding/

Considering a career in behavioral health? Check out this new tool, the Behavioral Health Education and Career Opportunity Navigator (BHEACON), which outlines the types of available positions and the required training. buildbehavioralhealth.org/bheacon-info

American individualism can distort our understanding of how racism impacts health. Poor health outcomes are often the result of community conditions rather than individual choices. Read more from FrameWorks Institute : medium.com/narrative-stra…

Today marks three years of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - a 24/7 call, text, and chat line for mental health that's answered locally. It's great to see this partnership working well to get people in crisis the help they need. 988lifeline.org/get-help/

July is Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate over 70 million Americans with disabilities, honor the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, and champion inclusion, visibility, and unconditional acceptance. Learn more here: thearc.org/blog/why-and-h…

Calling all rural community changemakers! Our final 2025 Rural Reception is happening in Kentucky on Thursday, August 14th from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Creek Banquet Hall (13455 Alexandria Pike, Butler, KY) — and we’d love to see you there! lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9k5xmwg…