Make Mental Health Matter

Make Mental Health Matter is a mental health and suicide awareness 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Our mission is to empower humans by providing the knowledge and skills needed to navigate difficult conversations about mental health, substance abuse, and suicide. We firmly believe that education and open conversations have the power to saves lives!

Our vision is to stop the stigma and normalize the conversation about mental health and suicide through educational classes and community events to reach one million people by 2030.

Community. Connection. Conversation.

Empowering Minds; Saving Lives! We aren't just saying mental health matters, we are taking action to MAKE mental health matter. Through Awareness, Conversation and Education!

The Problem 

Mental Health is the epidemic, suicide is the action that occurs from a mental condition, including but not limited to, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse, which are all risk factors. Or past traumatic experiences like child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, grief or loss, divorce, bullying, head trauma or any type of trauma throughout life can also be a huge factor.  And we know there is not enough Mental Health facilities or providers to support the amount of people in need or suffering from a mental health condition. This lack of resources is causing people to attempt or complete the act of suicide due to feelings of being alone or not having another option. Our future and our past are dying by their own hands and the stigma and silence that surrounds mental health needs to be eliminated.

Why Make Mental Health Matter??

Have you experienced the loss of someone to suicide, substance abuse, or another mental health challenge, and found yourself uttering phrases like these:"

I wish I had recognized the warning signs earlier."

"If only I knew how to support them before it was too late."

"I had no idea they were struggling."

"I felt helpless; I didn't know how to offer assistance."

"If only they had reached out to me."

"I wish I knew how to help"

Here's where our mission begins...We provide you with the essential tools, resources, and education to empower yourself and others in similar situations. Whether you want to make a difference in someone else's life or seek support for yourself, we are here for you. Our aim is to connect those facing mental health challenges with trustworthy resources and ensure that help is accessible.We serve both youth and adults, fostering a community dedicated to understanding, compassion, and proactive support.

The Founder Kelli Melissa Reinhardt (Hansen) lost her middle sister Carrie to a completed suicide on Feb 20th, 2017. We open up the conversation about mental health, so that we start breaking down the stigma. You cannot always see a mental health challenge or know how to address it until it is too late, and we lose a life to a completed suicide.

Classes we offer:

QPR (coming by end of 2024)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Versions offered: Youth, Adult, Teen

Breaking the Cycle of Trauma Master Education Program 

Breaking the Cycle of Trauma (BCT) Instructor 

Give Youth a Voice

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) 

NLP Practitioner Training in partnership with WorldWide NLP.

“If we open our minds, hearts and mouths, together we can make mental health matter!!" ~Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, Founder

It is okay to not be okay!!