be here: Unplug, Connect, Thrive

Be Here is a community-wide campaign led by the Mental Health Coalition of Greater La Crosse in partnership with Great Rivers United Way and local organizations, including the YMCA. In a world of cons

Vision, Goals, and the Power of Small Habits

Building strong habits is a powerful way to achieve our goals and support our mental health. Goals give us direction, while habits create the daily systems that move us toward the life we want. Start

Gratitude

The Y reminds us to focus on gratitude — recognizing and appreciating the good around us, even in challenging times. Practicing gratitude boosts mood, strengthens relationships, improves well-being, a

The Power of Connection

Connection is one of the most powerful tools we have for protecting and strengthening our mental health. Simple actions—like putting down our phones, listening fully, or spending time with others—help

H.A.L.T.: A Simple Tool for Noticing and Caring for Our Mental Health

Building on last month’s theme of honestly answering “How are you?”, this month introduces the H.A.L.T. strategy—Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, Tired (or Thirsty)—as a simple way to check in with your

How Are You, Really?

As we pass the halfway point of the year, this is a reminder to slow down and check in—with ourselves and those around us. It explores the power of asking “How are you?” with real intention, and offer