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Strong as Granite

Initium Health
Strong as Granite by Initium Health

credits

Title
  • Strong as Granite
Entrant
  • Initium Health

About This Project

Summary

“Strong as Granite” is the new brand campaign launched by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to inform Granite Staters about available behavioral health resources and to encourage individuals to seek help as an act of self-improvement—free from fear or shame. Whether facing a mental health or substance use challenge, Strong as Granite conveys that seeking help is not a sign of weakness but a show of courage that strengthens individuals, communities, and the entire state.

Goals & Objectives

Goal: To reduce stigma and increase help-seeking behavior for mental health and substance use challenges across New Hampshire by promoting awareness of behavioral health resources through research-driven, stigma-free messaging tailored to high-risk populations.

Results & Impact

Launched at a Governor’s press event, Strong as Granite became NH’s first approved statewide TV campaign for mental health and substance use. Aligned with the 10-year plan, it generated 67M+ impressions and united agencies to reduce stigma and expand access to care.

the team

State of New Hampshire
  • Department of Health & Human Services
Mya Cappellino
  • Director of Marketing
Morgan Chen
  • Public Health Consultant
Elise Plakke
  • Executive Creative Director
  • Initium Health
James Corbett
  • Principal
  • Initium Health
Marvin Kaiser
  • Designer
  • Initium Health
Rob Bossi
  • Photographer
  • Rob Bossi Photography
Kyle Johnson
  • Videographer
  • Lookwell Media