#IWILLLISTEN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FAIR!

#IWILLLISTEN Community Mental Health Fair

Saturday, July 25^th from Noon to 3:30pm.

SCAN NY’s Johnson Cornerstone Community Center

1833 Lexington Avenue (between East 112th and East 115th Streets)

In July, organizations across the country will take part in Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Named after Bebe Moore Campbell, an accomplished author, activist, and NAMI Urban Los Angeles co-founder, July is a month to focus on building awareness about the importance of mental wellness and effective mental health care and informing the community about available resources.

NAMI NYC Metro’s #IWILLLISTEN Community Mental Health Fair will highlight mental health issues in communities of color, provide resources targeted towards diverse populations, and connect people immediately to mental health screenings and consultations. There will also be presentations by mental health professionals and local community organizations on specific mental health issues that affect communities of color, and individuals and families impacted by mental illness will share their personal stories. Additionally, the event will host a number of interactive family-friendly activities to foster wellness. NAMI-NYC Metro will be providing opportunities for attendees to get involved with their #IWILLISTEN anti-stigma campaign which urges individuals to make the promise to listen without judgment to someone with mental health illness.

For more information, please contact: NAMIMHFair@gmail.com

Click to read the Huffington Post article