Join Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health and Evergreen Center teams in a community walk to bring awareness to suicide prevention. At this event, the community can learn more about the importance of suicide prevention and how we can work together to break the stigma surrounding mental health.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Saturday, September 19
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Memorial Hospital at Hartzell Lake. 1454 N. Co. Rd. 2050, Carthage, IL 62321
Participants will meet at the pavilion at Memorial Hospital’s Hartzell Lake and will be invited to walk the Evans Fitness Path together. Information about Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services and Evergreen Center will be provided at the event. Attendees are encouraged to wear the colors of purple and/or teal to honor suicide prevention and awareness. Themed T-shirts are on sale now through Rural Bliss Designs at www.ruralbliss.net/products. Part of each sale will be donated to support local mental health programs.
“People don’t seek counseling because they are ill. They do so because they are courageous,” said Brock Stout, Director of Behavioral Health at Memorial Hospital. “This event is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate that courage.”
At the event, participants can sign up for a free Mental Health First Aid class scheduled for October. The course will teach the knowledge and skills to identify a mental health challenge/crisis and how to potentially save the life of someone in need.
Mental Health Services available at Memorial Medical Clinics throughout the Region
Behavioral Health at Memorial Medical Clinics provides care to children ages 4-17 and adults 18+, including medication management, counseling, and addiction services. For more information, contact 217-357-6888.
Evergreen Center available at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage
Evergreen Center is a program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically 65 and older experiencing depression or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging. For more information, contact 217-357-6516.
Pictured: Memorial Hospital’s Evans Fitness Path at Hartzell Lake.
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