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Organizers outline May 30 "Kick the Stigma" event after commissioners proclaim Mental Health and Stigma Awareness Month
Summary
Commissioners proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health and Stigma Awareness Month in Jefferson County. Organizers Mary and Shane Ellis outlined a May 30 event at DuBois City Park featuring a pickleball tournament, a K–12 art contest, speakers (including a 988-awareness presenter), student activities, animal presentations, a DJ/MC and food trucks; they requested sponsors and volunteers.
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health and Stigma Awareness Month and invited event organizers to describe planned activities.
Mary, an event organizer, and Shane Ellis, who identified himself as treasurer and a founding member of the organizing group, outlined a kickoff event scheduled for May 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at…
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