Stigma-Free Morris County: "We are in this Together'' Virtual Concert, Stories, Community Dinner -- June 10
Published on June 01, 2020
Mental Health Especially Challenged During Current Health Crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken lives and created economic chaos, it has created great stress on the mental health of many of our residents -- an issue that will be part of the focus of the Break the Stigma Virtual Music and Community Dinner planned for all Morris County residents on Wednesday June 10.
The virtual event will featuring more than a dozen performers, story tellers, and featured speakers starting at 3 p.m.
The goal of this countywide event is to help lift the stigma of mental illness and substance use disorder, while building a strong and healthy community. It is particularly aimed at county residents may be struggling through this COVID-19 crisis.
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If you are struggling with mental health issues, please visit the Morris County Stigma-Free website and check for COVID-19 resources.
We are in the Together'' is a coordinated effort of numerous organizations from across Morris County who are members of the county's Stigma-Free Communities Initiative, which focuses on issues of mental health and substance use.
Included are Morris County's LIFE Center Stage, Prevention is Key, Community Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Morris, Pequannock Township Coalition, and the Center for Addiction Recovery Education and Success (CARES).
June 10 Events:
3 p.m.: Concert/Stories-- Visit PreventionisKey.CARES Facebook page.
5 p.m., Zoom Breaking Bread & Breaking Stigma panel discussion and Q & A. You must register for the panel event.
The 3 p.m. event will feature the following Breaking Stigma performers:
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