MANSFIELD — Legacy Academy of Excellence and NAMI Richland County are pleased to announce the launch of the “2and On Wednesday, June 19th, we will be holding our “Annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Symposium.”
The celebration, highlighting the importance of mental health and wellness in the African American community, will be held at Legacy Academy of Excellence, 215 N. Trimble Road, from 2:30 to 7 p.m.
The symposium will address mental health challenges in the Black community and support for those affected, supporting loved ones with mental illness and trying to break the school-to-prison cycle.
In partnership with Mansfield UMADAOP, North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Mansfield/Richland County Public Library and Richland County Child Welfare Services, this free event will include dinner, fun activities and celebrations for the whole family.
Doors will open for the welcome reception at 2:30pm and the symposium will begin at 3pm with dinner and activities.
For free tickets to the symposium, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legacy-academy-of-excellence-mansfield-nami-richland-county-juneteenth-celebration-tickets-920261455787.
For more information, contact Carla James, Principal of Legacy Academy of Excellence, at 419-573-9895.
About the Symposium
The symposium is sponsored by a grant from Richland County and the Ohio Department of Health in an effort to expand health and wellness services. The grant will be utilized to provide information and support at a local level to people struggling with mental illness and those who support loved ones with mental illness. A seven-person committee was formed to design a symposium experience that will provide outreach, support and education.
About NAMI Richland County
NAMI Richland County’s mission is to improve the quality of life and ensure dignity and respect for people with mental illness and to support their families. NAMI Richland County is the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, founded by co-founders Darlene Reed and Mary Kay Pierce.
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI educates, advocates, listens and guides. NAMI staff and volunteers bring together passion and heart for mental illness across the country to advocate for access to services, treatment and research, raise awareness for all who need help and work steadfastly to build a community of hope.
NAMI Richland County is the local NAMI affiliate serving Richland County and offers free educational programs, such as family networking and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, as well as support groups for individuals with mental illness, their families and caregivers.
About Legacy Academy of Excellence
Legacy Academy of Excellence’s mission is to realize the potential of every child by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Core Values:
collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide range of individuals and organizations to expand and strengthen our capacity to serve and support all children and families.
dedication: We are committed to the values on which our association was founded, and are committed to children’s educational success, health and well-being through strong engagement with families and communities.
Diversity: We recognize the potential of everyone, regardless of age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, nationality, organizational status, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or work history.
respect: We value the individual contributions of our members, employees, volunteers and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve the Association’s goals.
Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers and partners have a shared responsibility to align efforts towards achieving the Association’s strategic initiatives.
