Mental Health - City of Fishers

Fishers Health Department launches free mental health navigation service

The Fishers Health Department (FHD) has launched a new free mental health navigation service to help people understand their options and connect with appropriate mental health resources and providers. Appointments are available beginning today, Tuesday, September 15. The service offers one-on-one support from FHD’s Mental Health Support Specialist for individuals seeking help for themselves, their child or another loved one.…
Fishers Health Department Releases Community Health Assessment Report, identifies mental health, aging population, as key health priorities

Fishers residents report strong overall health and quality of life, but a new Community Health Assessment identifies mental health as a top local priority and highlights the city’s rapidly aging population. The Fishers Health Department (FHD) released its 2025 Community Health Assessment today. The report is the culmination of a year-long analysis of primary and…
Running for My Mental Health

If you would have told me years ago that I would run for fun, and for a reason other than fitness, I would have laughed. I didn’t think I could ever be a “runner”—runners enjoy every minute of the run (false), they’re fast (false), and they always prefer to run instead of sleep for another…
Where Can I Find Mental Health Resources?

Checking in with your loved ones and neighbors can make a difference and even save lives. Research tells us that loneliness is as dangerous than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.[i] Knowing how to build our support networks and how to navigate the mental health system can be confusing, so the Fishers Mental Health Advisory Group…
6 Ways CredibleMind Can Change Your Life

In today’s complex world, many of us are struggling with our own mental health and wellbeing. From managing the day-to-day stress of balancing work and family to feelings of uncertainty about the future, there is a growing mental health crisis in this country. The free StigmaFreeFishers.com, powered by the CredibleMind platform, is designed to help…
Meet Your Neighbor: Stacey Oldham, March Disability Awareness Month Kickoff Speaker

During March Disability Awareness Month, Stacey Oldham is dedicated to raising awareness about disabilities and offering support to those who live with them. She sees this month as an opportunity to highlight the experiences of people with disabilities and to share her own 40-year journey with Multiple Sclerosis as a source of inspiration. Stacey is…
Find Your Running Community

Looking to grow your running community, connect with others who share your passion, and build a support system for your upcoming race training? Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting your running journey, there are many local running clubs around Fishers and the Indy Metro area that welcome all experience levels. We asked…
Meet City of Fishers Culture of Health Ambassador

The Fishers Parks Department has welcomed Ginny Zimmerman as the new Geist Half Marathon Race Director and Culture of Health Ambassador. Zimmerman has been with the Fishers Parks Department for the last 5 years prior to hopping into this new role. With the Geist Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, happening again this year on September…
Tips for Tackling Cold Weather Runs

Negative wind chills got you down? As temperatures drop, you may be tempted to hibernate indoors. However, with the right preparation and mindset, cold weather running can be frosty fun. Check out our top tips from our Geist Half Series Ambassadors to help you hit the chilly pavement! Jon Wade “Remember to hydrate. We tend…
Winter Ecotherapy Bucket List

Winter can be a tough time to really embrace spending time outdoors and focus on mental health. For a bunch of nature lovers over here at Fishers Parks, we all definitely take time to appreciate a sunny day, but still understand and see value in the snowy, sometimes gloomy days, too, whether it’s encouraging the community to safely…