2025 Event Details:
Mental Health America of Monroe County held our Fifth Annual Monroe County Mental Health Champions Annual Fundraising Gala at the Bloomington Convention Center on Friday May 10, 2025. At this event, we recognized members of our community who exemplify our mission by providing outstanding service to and advocacy for those dealing with mental health issues.
Congratulations to the 2025 Winners
Cindi Winegardner, LCSW
Outstanding Mental Health Provider
Carol-Anne Hossler
Outstanding Educator
Jozlynn Graves
Outstanding Youth Mental Health Advocate
Lisa Osmon
Outstanding Volunteer
Gabriela Esquivel
Outstanding First Responder
Centerstone Stride Mobile Crisis Unit
Outstanding Social Services Agency
Melissa Stone, LCSW
Impact Award
Congratulations to the 2025 Nominees
Outstanding Mental Health Provider
Kristina Badger – Centerstone
Kara Baertsch, LMHC – Kara Baertsch Counseling, LLC
Glenna Brock – Medmark Treatment Center
Wesley Carpenter – Medmark Treatment Center
Ashley E. Collins – Centerstone
Kelli Deckard – Spencer Psychology
Tammie Eppley, CRC – Centerstone of Indiana
Brier Frasier – Medmark Treatment Center
Alyson Grider, LCSW – Limelight Recovery
Adrian Kimmel-Vanhentenryck – Medmark Treatment Center
Bobbi Lane – Medmark Treatment Center
Kate Minelli, LMFT, PMH-C
Angie Neilsen, PMHNP – Milestones Clinical Health and Resources
Sarah Ragonese, PhD, HSPP – Ragonese Psychological Services
Mandy Salatin LCSW – The Resiliency Practice LLC
Melissa Stone, LCSW – Bloomington Police Department
Bruce Thomas, MD – Medmark Treatment Center
Cindi Winegardner, MSW LCSW – The Highlands Psychology Group
Outstanding Youth Mental Health Advocate
Julianna Delano – Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County
William Earls – Medmark Treatment Center
Jozlynn Graves – SCCAP Thriving Connections
Bianca Grover – Transitions Recovery
Kim Hurley – North Lawrence Community Schools
Sandy Lewis – Monroe County Community School Corporation
Outstanding Educator
Lynn Gilman – IU School of Education, Counseling and Wellness Clinic
Carol-Anne Hossler – Stonebelt, Arc
Carol Hostetter – Professor Emerita, IU School of Social Work
Kari Rickerby – Monroe County Community School Corporation, Binford Elementary
Jason Shute – Monroe County Community School Corporation, Childs Elementary
Outstanding Volunteer
Kara Baertsch, LMHC – Mental Health America of Monroe County
Caleb Foster Hoagland, Jr. – Bloomington Emergency Shelter
Kathy Hewett – Monroe County Health Department
Carol-Anne Hossler – Stonebelt, Arc
Lisa Osmon – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Vicky Sorensen – Monroe County CASA
Outstanding First Responder
Jeff Barker – Indiana University Public Safety
Chris Brummett – Indiana University Public Safety
Gabriela Esquivel – Bloomington Police Department
Shelby VanDerMoere – Bloomington Fire Department Mobile Integrated Health
Outstanding Social Services Agency
Helping Hands at City Church
Monroe County Public Library
Monroe County Youth Services Bureau
Centerstone Stride Mobile Crisis Response Team
The Stride Coalition Crisis Diversion Center
Please reach out to hello@mha-monroe.com with any questions.
Thank You To Our Amazing Sponsors!
Platinum ($1000+)
Gold (500-$999)
Kara Baertsch Counseling, LLC
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Silver ($250-$499)
Acrisure/The May Agency
Best Beers
Chris Clark Realtor
Crane Credit Union
Ireland Home-Based Services
James and Carol Carter
O'Connell Case, LLC
Steve Fields
Tonya's Touch
Bronze (Up to $249)
Bill C. Brown Associates
Bloomington Chiropractic Center
Bloomington Salt Cave
The Chocolate Moose
The Comedy Attic
D's Doggie Dos and Cats Too
The Hot Room
Iron Pit Gym
Indiana University Athletics
IU Counseling and Psychological Services
IU Licensing and Trademarks
Kirkwood Candle Bar
LeeAnn Luce
Mindi and Jody Tindall
Mays Greenhouse
Oliver Winery
The Venue Fine Art and Gifts
Wonderlab
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