Founded in 2024 as a nonprofit initiative of the Hello Lotus Counseling Center, the HLC Maternal & Family Mental Health Research Center was created to advance culturally responsive research, consulting, education, and advocacy focused on the well-being of underserved mothers and their families.

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Current & Upcoming Initiatives

  • HUSSH STUDY

    ONGOING
    A research study piloting the HUSSH Method™, a 5-step awareness and mindfulness practice designed for anxiety management.

  • Lotuscare™ App

    Implementation Phase (2026)

    A digital wellness mobile app offering resources, tools, and support for mothers and families on the go.

  • Mommy's DND™ Mobile Self-Care Van Program

    Implementation Phase (2026)
    A traveling wellness and resource hub supporting mental health and bringing self-care services directly to mothers in their communities.

  • Macon County Presentation

    September 13, 2025
    Maternal mental health advocacy and research presentation.

  • Mom-a-thon Conference

    September 26-28, 2025
    Community engagement and outreach at the annual Mom-a-thon Movement Conference.

  • “Caring for Moms, Caring for Life” Breast Care Event

    November 1, 2025
    Breast cancer screenings, education, and support for mothers and women in the community.

  • Adopt-a-Family for Christmas

    December 2025
    Holiday giving program supporting mothers and families through gifts, meals, and resources.

Community Engagement & Professional Presence
At the HLC Maternal & Family Mental Health Research Center, our work goes beyond research, we believe in being present, building trust, and creating change in the communities we serve.We are proud to engage with the public through local and national events that amplify maternal and family mental health. We have had had visible presence at conferences, wellness fairs, and community-based gatherings, including the Macon County Mental Health Fair and the AMCHP Annual Conference. We have also authored family mental health topics in outlets such as Women in Higher Education (WIHE). Whether through speaking engagements, vendor tables, or collaborative workshops, we show up to share our work, connect with families, and listen to the voices that matter most.

5 PILLARS OF HLC MATERNAL & FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER

    • Design and implement research that reflects the lived experiences of diverse mothers and families.

    • Ensure community voices inform every stage of study design and dissemination.

    • Focus on closing gaps in access, outcomes, and resources for underserved mothers and families.

    • Use data to identify and address inequities in care.

    • Move research into practice through toolkits, digital platforms, training, and advocacy.

    • Ensure findings are not only published but also accessible to families, practitioners, and policymakers.

    • Build trust through partnerships, outreach, and consistent involvement in local and national maternal/family health initiatives.

    • Elevate community priorities into national conversations.

    • Develop and test creative interventions (e.g., HUSSH Method™, Mommy’s DND™, LotusCare™).

    • Pilot scalable models that can be expanded across rural and underserved populations.

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