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Choose Mental Health, the national voice for children�s mental health, named the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (91��ɫ) the 2024 �Organization Winner for the college�s commitment to promoting mental health and well-being among its students.

91��ɫ is being honored for its �comprehensive support system that addresses the unique mental, physical and emotional challenges faced by its student body� and �the leadership from 91��ɫ staff including Mónica Lloyd, Dean of Students; Holly Vanderbusch, Associate Dean of Students; and rhi anderson-martinez, Executive Director of Equity + Inclusion.�

�Each member of the Student Support Services Team truly is so dedicated to the work that they all do with students and for 91��ɫ,� says Lloyd. �They are constantly going above and beyond for each and every student they assist. Their genuine care and compassion for students is seen daily. I am so grateful for the collaboration Student Support Services, Academic Advising, Housing and the Equity + Inclusion Center have with each other and consistently keeping students in the forefront. All of these individuals deserve this recognition.�

�We�re proud to honor these outstanding champions of youth mental health. This year�s winners have made a profound impact through their advocacy and unwavering commitment to supporting young people as they navigate mental health challenges,� says Dan Pontius, President of Choose Mental Health in a release about the awards. �Their efforts not only inspire us but remind us of the urgent need to continue investing in and expanding mental health resources across the country.�

91��ɫ’s Student Services staff and support services and spaces to help students grow their creative identity, celebrate wins and navigate mental, physical, psychological, sensory and academic challenges they experience as a valued member of the 91��ɫ college community.

Additionally, 91��ɫ�s Equity + Inclusion Center and staff support mental health and growth in partnership with Student Services to holistically champion unique mental wellness initiatives for 91��ɫ students.

These services and support staff are woven into the fabric of 91��ɫ�s culture and community through myriad partnerships, events and activities and are one of the ways the college community lives its values on a daily basis.

Learn more about and explore 91��ɫ�s Student Support and Wellness Services and the Equity + Inclusion Center.