Mental Health Matters.
Merge strengthens mental health services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here, catch up on the latest mental health news in Kentucky, listen to other people’s stories, and find resources.
News
Explore articles about mental health, personal experiences, and more.
Stories
Watch videos of people with lived experience telling their story.
Watch our most recent webinar
In this webinar, Dr. Cliff Coleman discusses the importance of health literacy and clear communication and how it relates to empowerment.
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Find a provider that is trained in assisting people with Intellectual and/or other Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in our Provider Finder.
Explore other resources in our resource center.
“All people offer perspective that is valuable to the rest of the world.”
HDI Staff Erin Fitzgerald speaks on their experience with Neurodiversity and mental health.
“I hate being treated like an emergency waiting to happen.”
UK student Bailey Patterson speaks on her experience with suicide and wanting to help others.
“They think they can’t do it on their own, but they’re not on their own.”
Listen to Rebecca’s story and their passion for inclusive education.