Mental health awareness event and walk happening Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 7:52am
Event Date:
September 24, 2022 - 9:00am
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Partnership Carson City is teaming up with the Suicide Prevention Network and Partnership Douglas County for a Prevention Starts Here Mental Wellness Awareness Event and Walk this Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McFadden Plaza in Carson City.
During the event, participants can learn about the agencies and options and resources available for healthy self-care and mental wellness
“Events like the Mental Wellness Awareness Event and Walk are one way that we as an organization bring attention to and raise much-needed funds for advocacies like this,” said Partnership Carson City Deputy Director Samantha Szoyka. “We hope this year’s walk sends the message that mental health matters and no one is ever alone.”
Registration for the Mental Wellness Awareness Event and Walk is from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Suicide Prevention Network booth at McFadden Plaza in Carson City. Raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes are also available for purchase at the event.
Prevention Starts Here: Mental Wellness Awareness Event and Walk
For organizations interested in participating at the event with booth space, contact Partnership Carson City by calling 775-841-4730.
All participants are encouraged to share their walk experience by tagging the event organizers or about the awareness event including any of the following #PartnershipCarsonCity #PartnershipDouglasCounty #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #WalkforHealth.
Through your photo tag you are giving permission for Partnership Carson City to use the images in social media to further enhance efforts and bring awareness to the cause.
Follow event organizers on social media:
— Partnership Carson City’s Instagram or Facebook
— Partnership Douglas County’s Instagram or Facebook
— Suicide Prevention Network’s Facebook
For questions, contact Partnership Carson City at 775-841-4730 or email info@pcccarson.org.
About Partnership Carson City and Partnership Douglas County
Partnership started as an effort to fight the spread of methamphetamine more than a decade ago. Since then, it has taken on the role of a coalition to support and organize all kinds of services throughout the capital city. Partnership still focuses on stopping drug abuse, promoting a variety of programs that help youth and families be safer and healthier.
About Suicide Prevention Network
The mission of the Suicide Prevention Network is to provide prevention and awareness to residents through intervention, education and support services while decreasing suicide rates and its impact on our community. The goal is to create a suicide-free community by eliminating the option of suicide as a solution for escaping depression, bullying, divorce, unemployment, loneliness, mental illness or any other cause for hopelessness.
