{"id":813427,"date":"2026-05-22T00:53:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T00:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/813427\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T00:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T00:53:15","slug":"out-loud-and-unafraid-aims-to-keep-mental-health-conversations-going-allen-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/813427\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cOut Loud and Unafraid\u201d aims to keep mental health conversations going | Allen County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"448\"><strong>LIMA, Ohio (WLIO)<\/strong> \u2014 As Mental Health Awareness Month begins to wind down, Team Outreach Lima is working to keep conversations about mental health going in the community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"675\">The organization is hosting a mental health experience called \u201cOut Loud and Unafraid\u201d in partnership with Manna Health, Better Life Advocates and Lima Allen County Neighborhoods in Partnership. Organizers say the event is designed to bring residents together in a fun and informal environment focused on connection, support and healing through conversation.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"&#x201C;Out Loud and Unafraid&#x201D; aims to keep mental health conversations going\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full default\" width=\"1372\" height=\"770\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1135\">\u201cI think people need to be comfortable that they&#8217;re not alone,\u201d said Denise James, LACNIP President. \u201cIf we can start having events like this, especially events where we&#8217;re talking to one another. We&#8217;re not just coming and picking up resource information, we&#8217;re creating conversations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1274\">The event will feature food, music, guest speakers, mental health resources, a hygiene giveaway and fellowship for attendees of all ages.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1425\">\u201cOut Loud and Unafraid\u201d will take place Thursday, May 28, beginning at 5 p.m. at Lima Allen County Neighborhoods in Partnership, located at 1440 W. Spring St.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1609\">The gathering will be picnic-style, and organizers encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs, blankets and the whole family for an evening focused on support and community connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2025 by Lima Communications Corporation. 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