ALBANY, NY (WRGB)- Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Albany for Mental Health Matters Day, a nearly three-decade tradition aimed at bringing people together to push for stronger mental health programs and funding.
The Mental Health Association in New York State and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will discuss ways to improve mental health programs.
Mental health professionals, advocates, students and first responders are set to attend at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, where participants will rally in support of critical investments and meet with lawmakers.
The event is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. with a breakfast and orientation, it’s expected to go throughout the day.
For more details or to sign up you can visit the Mental Health Association in New York State’s website.
For people seeking help, the New York State Office of Mental Health website allows users to search by county to find programs, and includes medical assistance hotline numbers and tips on coping with everyday stress and helping others.