Hope For Tomorrow Mental Health Fair To Be Held In Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — BoroSafe, Hillsborough’s community collaborative dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, will sponsor the 5th Annual Hope for Tomorrow Mental Health & Wellness Fair on Friday, May 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The event will take place outdoors on the grounds of the Municipal Complex, but will move indoors if inclement weather is expected.

"BoroSafe’s mission is to provide access to mental health resources, emotional well-being best practices, and suicide prevention resources across the entire Hillsborough Community. Our Hope for Tomorrow event literally brings our mission to life," said Minda Maggio, Co-chair for BoroSafe.

BoroSafe identifies six dimensions of mental health and wellness, including Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Emotional, Social, and Occupational, and the fair will showcase resources from a variety of local organizations representing each of these dimensions.

The event organizers are delighted with the outpouring of organizations that plan to participate in the event. The fair will feature music, games, crafts, and plenty of free giveaways. There will be activities for youth of all ages as well as adults.

The Hope for Tomorrow event is also supported by Hillsborough Township, which has been designated a Stigma-Free Community since the fall of 2020. Hope for Tomorrow is also supported by the Hillsborough Board of Education and the Hillsborough Education Association.

BoroSafe is sponsoring Hope for Tomorrow at this time of year because May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

"What could be more uplifting than celebrating spring, being outdoors, sharing ideas, building community, and discovering all the resources available to help us take care of ourselves and one another?" said Anna Mahler, one of the event organizers.

For more information, contact Mrs. Mahler at amahler@htps.us.

"Thank you to all of our volunteers and community organizations that work tirelessly to continue to raise awareness to such important issues facing our community. Be sure to stop by on Friday, May 12," said Lipani.

— Submitted by Hillsborough Township