Fishers Celebrates #StigmaFreeFishers Week Through Aug. 13

FISHERS, IN — The City of Fishers is celebrating #StigmaFreeFishers Week through Aug. 13, as a way to provide community members with opportunities to connect with mental health resources and learn about mental health. It's a chance for community members to unite in support of #StigmaFreeFishers. City of Fishers reports their Mental Health Task Force is celebrating the end of phase one of the initiative and welcoming in phase two, which focuses on changing the culture and stigma around mental health.

“We’re excited to celebrate Stigma Free Fishers Week with a series of events the community is invited to attend,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, said. “Phase one made great strides addressing tactical gaps in our public safety agencies, and as we move into phase two, we’ll invite residents of all ages to help change the culture around mental health throughout Fishers.” (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, including including Wow! Houses for sale in your area, subscribe to Fishers Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts and LIKE Indianapolis Patch on Facebook).

#StigmaFreeFishers Week event schedule:

• Wednesday, Aug. 9 - Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope Dine-out for Mental health, 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at City BBQ, 9637 Ambleside Dr., and Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, 8760 E. 116th St. Print and bring Dine to Donate flyers for proceeds to benefit the foundation.
• Thursday, Aug. 10 - Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope Dine-out for Mental Health, Stone Creek, 13940 Town Center Blvd. Print and bring Dine to Donate flyers for proceeds to benefit the foundation.
• Friday, Aug. 11 - Stigma Free Hamilton Southeastern Hope for Happiness Celebration featuring Dave and Rae, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Central Green. Games, activities, food trucks, free concert, and happiness rock decorating.
• Saturday, Aug. 12 - Kick off of Fishers' Unplugged Weekend; Jason's Race 5K Run and Walk will take place at Riverside Junior High School and will have a 9:15 a.m. registration and 10 a.m. race in celebration of Jason Sipher's spirit and the new Jason Sipher Scholarship Fund. There will also be a Community Movie Night, "Inside Out" at dusk at the Nickel Plate District AMP.

• Sunday, Aug. 13 - Fishers' Unplugged Weekend continues.

More information can be found at fishers.in.us/StigmaFree.