May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Rome, GA aims to raise awareness of mental health locally during Let’s Chalk About Mental Health, set for Friday, May 8th from 11 am until 1 pm in downtown Rome.
Bonnie Moore, member of the NAMI Rome, GA leadership team, says that participants will meet at the corner of Broad Street and 4th Avenue to spread awareness with chalk messages about mental health. She adds that they will also have an opportunity to get information about NAMIWalks – Rome, set for September 26th.
This will mark the 3rd Let’s Chalk About Mental Health. Jim Moore, also a member of the leadership team, says that people like ‘chalking’ about mental health.
Jim Moore adds that mental illness affects a large portion of the population to include those with mental illness and their supporters.
Locals impacted by mental illness may contact NAMI Rome, GA for help. Information is available at www.namiromega.org.
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