A local nonprofit is hosting a free community event this Saturday to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) – A local nonprofit is hosting a free community event this Saturday to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.
JONAH (Joining Our Neighbors Advancing Hope) is hosting its second annual Mental Health Day of Action and Care. The event aims to normalize conversations about mental health and introduce a variety of wellness activities.
According to Cory Welke, a member of JONAH’s Mental Health Task Force, attendees can participate in yoga, dancing and hear from speakers on a variety of different topics. A food truck will also be on-site.
“The importance of events like this is community and allowing people to not feel alone but coming together in a place where your story can be heard, you can hear other people’s stories and you can interact with each other to understand that we are community,” Welke said.
Advocacy will also be a focus. Green bandanas will be distributed as part of the Green Bandana Project, which promotes awareness and allyship with those struggling with mental health.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Owen Park this Saturday.
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