Move for Mental Health

MOVEMENT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER!

Physical activity has an immediate positive impact on the brain, reducing stress and anxiety while improving focus and mood and has been shown to reduce the severity of depression and other mental illness. If you're feeling overwhelmed, sad, irritated or anxious -- move for mental health!

Below are FREE programs, resources and tools to help you increase physical activity and

support your overall well-being.

Winter STREAK

Free, 12-week program; physical activity, nutrition and well-being resources (includes extensive resource library).

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Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County

Provides variety of FREE youth and family supports including youth drug & alcohol prevention, student assistance program, strengthening families, go girls go, etc.

Info here

Franklin County Library System

Franklin County Library System offers a number of free programs and resources across the libraries in Franklin County. Check out our calendar page to see what events are happening near you or check out one of our StoryWalks at Antrim Township Park and Memorial Park!

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Man Therapy

Man Therapy is a men’s mental health campaign that uses humor and practical tools to help men handle stress, emotions, and tough life challenges—showing that caring for your mental health is a strength, not a loss of masculinity. If you're interested in being a Community Partner - check out the program materials. Contact MHAFF for details at 717-264-4301.

Program Materials

Move for Mental Health Flyers

Move for Mental Health - Employer Flyer

Move for Mental Health-

General Flyer

Where to Go for Mental Health Decision Tree

Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania

Free, 8-week walking program for individuals, schools, employers, communities; Apr. 6-Jun.1, 2026; Register by Apr. 3, 2026 for walking program here. Register for Healthy Franklin County incentives

by April 17, 2026 HERE.

EWAP Registration

Mental Health Association of Franklin/Fulton Counties

Provides variety of FREE services including support groups, helpline, suicide prevention, mental health conference & SEL training.

Resilience in Action Wellness Conference March 5, 2026 at Wilson College - FREE - register here.

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Franklin County Behavioral Health Providers Map

This resource provides information about mental health providers, youth / adolescent specialties, and drug and alcohol providers located in or near Franklin County.

Mapper here

988 Partner Resources

Help promote 988 - the national Suicide & Crisis LifeLine. Click on the SAMHSA Toolkit for fact sheets, social media and branded materials. For Healthy Franklin County window clings that can be displayed on mirrors, windows, etc. click here.

SAMSHA Toolkit

Need Help Now?

Are you in crisis now? Call or text 988 or go to your local Emergency
Room or call 911 as soon as possible. You can also call the Mental Health Association of Franklin/Fulton Counties at
717-264-2916 or for 24/7 access at 1-800-662-HELP.

GO (Get Outdoors) Franklin

Get Outdoors (GO) Franklin! is a summer-long physical activity initiative, conducted in partnership with Franklin County Libraries, that encourages children and families to visit parks and trails in and around Franklin County, PA. Program starts June 1st, 2026!

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Promote Physical Activity in the Workplace

As an employer, you can help improve the health of your employees and create healthier communities by promoting physical activity in your workplace and surrounding community.

Resources here

Mental Health America - Workplace Mental Health Toolkit

MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. With the support of Walgreens, MHA has created an easy-tofollow toolkit for all levels of the work environment.

Learning Hub

Moving Matters

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being active benefits your mind and body. Explore this website to get tips and tools to help your community get moving.

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