A community event promoting mental health awareness in Prince George is right around the corner.
The Dallas Werbecky Memorial Mood Walk is taking place on September 20th from 2-5 pm at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park and is being hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Organizer, Kaleena Werbecky told MyPGNow.com the topic of mental health hits close to home after losing her brother in January.
“The idea of the walk came from all of the love I can no longer express to him and it flowed out to a purpose in helping those in the community like him. Unlike physical illnesses, people with mental illness often suffer alone. I want those who are suffering to know that there community is behind them and that resources are available.”
“It’s especially hard for men in our community to open up so I hope when people attend that they aren’t the only ones suffering.”
She added any donations in support of the Suicide Prevention fund will be matched by TC Energy.
“The walk is open and free for all but we are also accepting donations for the Suicide Prevention Fund with the Crisis Centre and CMHA. Any donations made to the fund will be matched,” added Werbecky.
Tomorrow (Wednesday), is World Suicide Prevention Day.
The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) is marking this day by hosting a free and live, virtual event entitled, Indigenous Knowledge and Life Promotion: Changing Narratives on Suicide, featuring guest speakers Elder John Rice and Lindsay DuPré.
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