Mental Health America of Monroe County presents an event to recognize our Mental Health Champions and stand-out members of our community. Save the date and mark your calendars to join us!
When:
Friday, May 15, 2026
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Mental Health America of Monroe County will hold our Fifth Annual Monroe County Mental Health Champions Annual Fundraising Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn on Friday May 15, 2026. At this event, we will be recognizing members of our community who exemplify our mission by providing outstanding service to and advocacy for those dealing with mental health issues. The nomination categories are:
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Outstanding Mental Health Provider
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Outstanding Mental Health Volunteer
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Outstanding Educator
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Outstanding Youth Mental Health Advocate
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Outstanding Community Agency
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Outstanding First Responder
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To donate to this event, visit:
Please reach out to hello@mha-monroe.com with any questions.
Congratulations to our 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 our 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 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 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 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
Thank You To Our Amazing Sponsors!
Titanium ($2000+)
Platinum ($1000-$1999)
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Gold ($500-$999)
Kara Baertsch Counseling, LLC
Silver ($250-$499)
Best Beers
James and Carol Carter
Hoosier Fiber Networks
Indiana Sheriff's Association
IU Health
IU Licensing and Trademarks
Kestrel Behavioral Health
O'Connell Case, LLC
The Resiliency Practice, LLC
Tonya's Touch
Bronze (Up to $249)
Bloomington Counseling and Consulting, Inc.
Bloomington Salt Cave
Bruster's Ice Cream
Finney's Hospitality Group
Gables Bagels
George, Jr.
Heartworks Brewing Company
The Hot Room
Ironpit Gym
IU Counseling and Psychological Services
Laury Flint
May's Greenhouse
Milestones Clinical and Health Resources
Morgenstern's
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