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NAMI and local groups mark Mental Health Awareness Month; youth arts program highlighted
Summary
Commissioners proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Month; NAMI Chester County, the Rotary Club and a youth arts nonprofit described programs to reduce stigma and expand peer support and education across Chester County.
The Chester County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Month during its May 13 meeting and heard presentations from local mental-health advocates and community groups.
Sarah Wine, executive director of NAMI Chester County, described the local affiliate's peer-support groups, educational programming and growth: "In just under 4 years, we have grown to offer 5 monthly support group meetings for individuals and families impacted by mental health conditions," she said, noting a new group will launch next month.
Kyle Reiner, president of the Rotary Club of Westchester, said the club's mental-health task force has become a committee that hosts presentations and outreach to connect residents with local resources.
Fifteen-year-old Ksenia Wong, introduced as Miss Philadelphia's Teen and founder of Art for Wellness, described arts-and-literacy programming that served youth during the pandemic and said the initiative has inspired legislative interest.
Why it matters: local nonprofits and volunteer groups described ways they are expanding peer support, education and community outreach to reduce stigma and connect residents to services. The proclamation is a recognition; program funding or county policy changes were not announced during the meeting.
The board asked partners to continue collaboration and community outreach across municipalities.
