Forwarding a message from our Opioid Task Force Coordinator, ShyAnn, about an upcoming event.

Thanks,
Jennie

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May is Mental Health Awareness month and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is hosting a three-hour (11am-2pm) Family Mental Wellness event on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, at the Bethel Learning Center, in partnership with the Bethel School District. The event will be comprised of a 30-40 minute presentation by TPCHD for families on best practices for helping young people through mental health crises, a question and answer segment, and 90+ minutes for folks to engage with a variety of mental health resource and activity booths. Food will be provided. There will be info booths from local agencies who work in the mental health and substance misuse fields; as well as Social Emotional Learning activity booths for young people, family safety planning, engagement activities for families to learn and practice ways to improve emotional wellness.

The purpose of the event is to provide an in-person event for parents and families to learn evidence-based practices, skills, tools, and resources to help support their young people through Mental Health challenges and/or crises. The goals/outcomes of the event are as follows:

• Parents walk away feeling more supported, empowered, and confident in helping their young people through a Mental Health Crisis
• Parents and youth gain knowledge and learn who are trusted sources in the community
• Educate on protective factors and encourage a hopeful outlook on resiliency and positive adult relationships with youth
• Increased knowledge and awareness of Behavioral and Emotional Health Services offered through TPCHD – TPCHD is seen as a trusted source in the community
• Connect with schools we currently have partnerships with to provide services for their students and families

We are reaching out to you in hopes your organization may be interested in hosting a booth and/or an activity for families to engage in at this event! Resource booths are great, but we are also hoping folks may be able to offer engaging wellness activities, workshops, and/or breakout discussions for youth and/or families, as well, around your area of expertise. We are seeking folks who offer both traditional and alternative wellness services, as well as SUD services. We would absolutely love to have you there! Is this something you’d be interested in participating in?

If interested and/or have questions, please reach out to Courtney Chandler at cchandler@tpchd.org or Zoe Grieder at zgrieder@tpchd.org.

Thank you so much!

ShyAnn Keenan

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Interim Opioid Task Force Coordinator

Strengthening Families

(253) 355-2490 c • email@tpchd.org • www.tpchd.org

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