The Garland Community Mental Health Fair is Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 618 Clara Barton Blvd. in Garland. Hosted by Room for Change in partnership with Drug Prevention Resources, this family-friendly event features free mental health screenings, food, music, stress reduction activities, at-home prescription drug disposal packets, overdose prevention training and prizes!
This year’s theme is Life is a Journey: Destination Health and Wellness. Spanish speaking resources will be available. The Garland Public Health Department will be on site providing COVID-19 vaccinations and flu shots. Other sponsors include:
- Connections Wellness Group
- DisposeRx
- Newport Healthcare
- Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas
Other sponsoring organizations that will be in attendance include:
- A Sister’s Legacy
- Acadia Healthcare
- Basepoint Academy
- Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center
- Charlie Health
- Child & Family Guidance Center
- The Counseling Institute
- Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center
- Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
- Grant Haliburton Foundation
- Haven
- Healthy Lifestyles
- The Magdalen House
- Maximus
- Mental Health America
- Millwood Hospital/Excel Center Arlington
- Molina Healthcare
- Mosaic Family Services
- NAMI North Texas
- North Texas Poison Center
- Parkland Community Health Plan
- Parkland VIP
- Texas Association of Behavior Analysis
- Therapy Works
- Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas
- You Abound
- Youth 180
“The daily news cycle and life’s latest challenges continue to take its toll on so many people and now more than ever it’s important for people to think about their mental health and wellbeing and seek out resources when they need help,” said Amanda Esquivel, Founder and Lead Therapist of Room for Change. “However, many people are unsure where to even start and we’ve created this community event to help. Whether it be finding a counselor or hospital program, screening for depression, mental illness or memory issues, the fair is a great place to get questions answered and find valuable resources.”
Becky Vance, CEO, Drug Prevention Resources, said, “According to the World Health Organization global rates of anxiety and depression increased by 25% during the first year of COVID. Our new Health & Wellness Team is proud to help shine the spotlight on the Garland community as we work together to normalize conversations around mental health.”
To register to attend this free event, become an event sponsor, or volunteer:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-garland-community-mental-health-fair-tickets-347974369707
About Room for Change:
Room for Change is a therapy practice with offices in Garland and Dallas. Room For Change provides counseling, licensed professional counselor supervision, intensive outpatient services, and support. Learn more: roomforchange.info