At Walt’s Waltz, we believe that breaking the stigma around mental health starts with small, powerful actions—like asking for help, talking about mental health openly, and sharing resources. One person tells another, and the movement grows, creating a ripple effect that can change the way we view and support mental health.
As we look ahead to 2025, we’re focused on expanding our Walt’s Waltz Stigma-Free Environment initiative to include more cities, universities, businesses, nonprofits, art studios, and other sectors. We aim to deepen our partnerships with current supporters, and we need your help to spread the word and grow this powerful movement even further.
Our Walt’s Waltz Stigma-Free Environments are already making a real difference by helping to normalize mental health conversations and fostering supportive, open environments within their establishments. These organizations use their voices, actions, and platforms to promote the stigma-free movement. Here are some of the ways they support our work:
- Promoting mental health awareness through workshops, resources, and self-care tips.
- Sharing mental health information via social media, newsletters, and other platforms, encouraging their communities to seek help when needed.
- Engaging in fundraising efforts, with some providing financial support for our mission.
- Displaying our materials, including self-care cards, stigma-free signage, and information about Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), to ensure staff are aware of available resources.
- Leaders speaking to staff about their commitment to viewing mental health and physical health equally and encouraging them to seek help when needed.
- Hosting events that bring people together to discuss mental health, break down barriers, and create a supportive environment.
- Volunteering at events, spreading the word, and being advocates for mental health awareness.
These organizations contribute in diverse ways, but their collective impact is what helps normalize conversations and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
