be nice.

be nice. is an upstream mental health & suicide prevention program that has an action plan powered by the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. #benice

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

Wow. The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed Outfielder Andrew Toles who has schizophrenia and hasn’t played since 2018, so he would still have access to the team’s health insurance and mental health services.

Toles is not expected to play for the Dodgers this season and will likely never play again. Signing with the team will allow him to continue to receive treatment, including counseling, therapy, and medication.

The team was first alerted something was wrong when Toles did not report to spring training in 2019.

Later, the team learned Toles was found sleeping behind a FedEx building at Key West International Airport. Sadly, Toles is just a shadow of his former self.

He was taken to a mental health facility after the incident and the Dodgers recognized the tragic loss of his playing abilities and wanted to ensure he would always have access to care.

2023 is the fifth straight year the Dodgers have re-signed him.

This extraordinary story wasn’t learned about for years.

It gives you a glimpse that sometimes, good gestures are done for good reasons and not for publicity.

[be nice. @benicemi]

@VanAndelArena Thank you for your donation!

[Van Andel Arena @VanAndelArena]

Congrats to our @benicemi winner!! Enjoy the show 👍

[Van Andel Arena @VanAndelArena]

Here's YOUR chance for a Photograph with @Nickelback ... Donate to @benicemi today on the Plaza from 4P-6P and enter to win 2 tickets + 2 meet & greet passes + merch! Contest closes at 6pm. Winner must be able to meet in arena lobby at 7P!

[Van Andel Arena @VanAndelArena]

We've partnered with @benicemi!
Donate a minimum of 5 cents & you'll be entered to win meet & greet passes for @Nickelback's Get Rollin Tour at #VanAndelArena June 16. Be sure to write in "Nickelback" in the additional comments to be entered. https://t.co/pkEjA0r3BO

[Pine Rest @PineRestGR]

We're excited to be a sponsor at today's @benicemi Stomp Out Stigma 5K Walk to support mental health education throughout West Michigan!

Looking forward to a great event, and hope to see you all there! 🤩🚶‍♂️🚶💝 https://t.co/doiVrXTl4e

[be nice. @benicemi]

A vote for mental health education is a slam dunk!!! Vote now!

[Consumers Credit Union @ConsumersCU]

🏀 FINAL FOUR 🏀
Congrats to Milestone Senior Services, Ele's Place, @benicemi & @SpOlympicsMI on making it to the Final Four of our #MarchGoodness Charity Bracket Challenge!
Final Four ends/Finals begin March 27 at 12pm!
Vote daily here: https://t.co/T2R7pJ6vf1

[West Michigan Woman @WestMIWoman]

We sat down with Christy Buck, Executive Director of @benicemi, to learn more about what parents need to know in the wake of tragic events like the mass shooting at Michigan State University: https://t.co/lJgx8sPU1h

#MentalHealthMatters #benice #MentalHealthAwareness

[Flinn Foundation @EJFlinnFDN]

One program to get to know that is bringing "nice" to help improve mental health and suicide prevention. @benicemi. https://t.co/WnUDRXkaip

[Counselor Sandra Hicks, M.Ed @CounselorHicks]

@benicemi Just a few Leadership Team members supporting our Be Nice Student Ambassadors @SalyersElemCubs @SpringISD_GCMH

[WOODRADIO @WOODRADIO]

.@BuckChristy executive director of @benicemi joins #WMMN to talk about the holidays challenging mental health. Listen live: https://t.co/9GShD3yLaA

[be nice. @benicemi]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/FW9R0drqZP

[Counselor Sandra Hicks, M.Ed @CounselorHicks]

Thank you @CrimeStopHOU Education dept. for introducing @benicemi. I look forward to implementing this program and training selected 5th graders to lead the way. #MentalHealthAwareness #sel #BeNice @SpringISD_GCMH @SalyersElemCubs

[Crime Stoppers HOU @CrimeStopHOU]

Crime Stoppers of Houston and @benicemi Partner to Bring Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Curriculum to Houston Schools - To host training for Houston area schools on Wednesday, September 28 at Crime Stoppers HQ #hounews https://t.co/lij31tKYKH

[be nice. @benicemi]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/7IJ4pp1FZS

[Michigan Principals @massp]

Team MASSP is learning virtually today on the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan @CMHAMich Anti-Stigma webinar. The @benicemi program continues to grow.

[Pine Rest @PineRestGR]

Thank you to everyone who represented Pine Rest during the 20th Annual Stomp Out Stigma 5K Walk to benefit the Mental Health Foundation's @benicemi initiative! So great to see everyone out together to support a great cause.

[be nice. @benicemi]

@CrystalFlashMI @BeerCityBiscuit @GrantMeHope1 Happy to be a part of this!!

[Crystal Flash @CrystalFlashMI]

Some fantastic presentations were made about the work being done by @BeerCityBiscuit, @benicemi and @GrantMeHope1.

See https://t.co/79aGbyeb2x to learn more about this program benefitting West Michigan #nonprofits.

#CrystalFlash⚡️ #100BusinessesThatCare💯

[BCBSM @BCBSM]

If someone you know was facing a mental health crisis, would you know what to say? The @benicemi program seeks to empower communities with the knowledge to act in those types of situations. https://t.co/utY6WTddi6