Support Mental Health Awareness At Mendham's Stomp Out The Stigma Walk

MENDHAM, NJ — In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Mendhams Stigma Free Task Force has announced that their first annual "Stomp Out the Stigma Walk" will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022, to raise awareness about mental health and substance abuse issues.

The Walk's proceeds will go toward an important Mendham initiative called "The People's Picnic," which is a collaborative social art project designed to inspire optimism and community awareness.

The project consists of yellow wooden picnic tables strategically placed throughout the community to serve as a visible marker for mental health awareness as well as a "tool" to inspire positive conversations about hope, resilience and optimism.

“The Mendhams are dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and substance use disorders by creating an environment where affected individuals are supported in their efforts to achieve wellness and recovery,” said Amalia Duarte, Mendham Township Committeewoman.

"The support this initiative has received is a true testament to our caring community, joined in solidarity to promote open conversations about mental health and substance use,” said Mary Kornick, Coordinator of Stigma-Free for Mendham Borough.

Walk-in registration begins at 1 p.m. at Mendham High School. The walk begins at 2 p.m., proceeds up Main Street, and concludes at Hilltop Elementary School with a resource fair, kids' activities, music and more.

Visit www.mendhamtownship.org to register for the walk on Community Pass.

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