Why Miles 4 Mental Health Matters

Mental health support should never be a luxury, but for many people, it is. Every week, I meet individuals who desperately want help but simply cannot afford it. Many have high insurance deductibles, no insurance at all, or limited access to mental health services. They are working, caring for families, and trying to hold life together while silently battling anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and overwhelming stress.

As a mental health professional and founder of Haven of Light School of Mental Health, I have personally seen how financial barriers prevent people from receiving the help they need. I have spoken with individuals who call for counseling but must turn away because they cannot afford the cost of therapy. Others delay treatment until their situation becomes a crisis. These are not just statistics; they are real people, real families, and real stories.

This is why Miles 4 Mental Health is so important.

This event was created to ensure that people in our community have access to healing, support, and hope, regardless of their financial situation. The funds raised will support our Wellness Fund for Free Mental Health Counseling, which provides therapy services to individuals who cannot afford care due to high deductibles, lack of insurance, or financial hardship.

In addition to supporting counseling services, this event also helps expand mental health education and training within our community. Many churches, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations want to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges, but they often lack the training and tools to respond effectively. Through our mental health workshops and programs like CHOSEN, we equip organizations and leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize mental health struggles, respond with compassion, and connect individuals with appropriate care.

Mental health affects every community, every family, and every generation. When people receive the support they need, lives change. Families heal. Communities grow stronger.

Miles 4 Mental Health is more than a walk or run—it is a commitment to making mental health care accessible, breaking stigma, and building a community where no one has to struggle alone.

Every step you take helps someone take a step toward healing.

_Lena Chapman MA LPC

Miles 4 Mental Health 5k Walk and Run

“Faith, Hope, and Healing...One Mile at a Time.”

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