Rockingham County health leaders are raising awareness about the importance of improving and maintaining mental health through a free event.The county’s division of public health hosted the “Hope is Here” event on Saturday, July 12, at Market Square on South Scales Street in Reidsville. The resource fair included activities and vendors from several agencies and substance use disorder clinics, allowing community members to learn how to access local services. Organizers emphasized the importance of overcoming stigma associated with mental health concerns.”One of the biggest barriers people face when they do have a mental health concern is just a stigma that comes along with that,” said Roberta J. Hawthorne, the health education manager and public information officer for the county.”If you’re feeling embarrassed or you feel other people aren’t gonna understand what you or your loved one is going through that can really deter you from seeking help,” she said. “We want this event to be a celebration of all the resources that we have here in the county for anyone who may experience a mental health issue.”Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWatch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here
Rockingham County health leaders are raising awareness about the importance of improving and maintaining mental health through a free event.
The county’s division of public health hosted the “Hope is Here” event on Saturday, July 12, at Market Square on South Scales Street in Reidsville. The resource fair included activities and vendors from several agencies and substance use disorder clinics, allowing community members to learn how to access local services.
Organizers emphasized the importance of overcoming stigma associated with mental health concerns.
“One of the biggest barriers people face when they do have a mental health concern is just a stigma that comes along with that,” said Roberta J. Hawthorne, the health education manager and public information officer for the county.
“If you’re feeling embarrassed or you feel other people aren’t gonna understand what you or your loved one is going through that can really deter you from seeking help,” she said. “We want this event to be a celebration of all the resources that we have here in the county for anyone who may experience a mental health issue.”
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