 Friday, May 9, 2025
At 90 years young, Miss Clara is dedicated to serving others
 Community Health Services Clerk Clara Wilder, who is "nine decades" young, has dedicated more than 40 years to the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.
Affectionately known as "Miss Clara," she works at our Dixie Health Center's WIC (Women, Infants, Children) clinic where employees and families continue to benefit from her expertise. She also enjoys her daily commute to work.
Learn more about the energetic "Miss Clara" on Metro TV or click the photo above to view this heartwarming interview.
Join a group to bike to work on National Bike to Work Day, May 16
 Friday, May 16, 2025, is National Bike to Work Day. Join members of Bike Louisville who will host group rides from five "Meet & Ride" locations. Each group will be led by experienced volunteer ride captains. The rides will depart at 7:30 a.m. and will end downtown at The Plaza on Fourth (222 S. 4th St.) for coffee, donuts and prizes. Groups will meet back at the plaza at 5:30 p.m. for return rides.
Help celebrate healthy and sustainable active transportation by taking part in the city-wide ride.
Register and view the route maps for each ride.
Need someone to talk to? You’re not alone
 Even with advancements in mental health initiatives, over 30 million people in the U.S. continue to face barriers to receiving comprehensive, high-quality care. These figures underscore the vital necessity of Mental Health Awareness Month and the significance of shedding light on this ongoing disparity.
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1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.
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1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year.
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1 in 6 U.S. youth have a mental health condition, but only half receive treatment.
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50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.
- In 2023, 20% of all high school students seriously considered suicide.
The Jefferson County Behavioral Health Coalition, which includes 50 organizations, offers free support for you or a loved one. Assistance is just three digits away.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also visit our Community Mental Health Services webpage for a listing of mental health resources.
Virtual event highlights 'embracing abundance'
 Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness will host a free, virtual event, “Mindful Living Part II: Embracing Abundance” at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21. The event will be presented by business owner and client-centered therapist Iesha Richards. Certificates of participation will be given to those who attend.
During the event, Richards will provide evidenced-based holistic mental health education to individuals, families, professional teams, and communities. Richards is a licensed professional clinical counselor, certified master addictions counselor, certified employee assistance program professional and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist.
For more information about registration and the presentation, please contact Jackie Love at Jackie.Love@louisvilleky.gov.
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