PEMBROKE — Children’s Mental Health Week is approaching fast. Taking place from May 7 to 13, Children’s Mental Health Week allows us to bring awareness to the prevalence of mental health issues throughout childhood, the need for government support and funding for community mental health centres, as well as to recognize all those working in and around the kids’ mental health industry for their hard work and dedication.
As the lead agency for Children’s Mental Health, the Phoenix Centre will be organizing a launch event on Monday, May 7 from Noon to 2 p.m. in front of the Phoenix Centre building. They will also be looking to partner with local businesses and organizations to raise awareness, organize events, or sponsor events for the week. For an updated Children’s Mental Health Week Events Calendar, please visit the Facebook Event Page “Children’s Mental Health Week- Renfrew County.”
This year, the Phoenix Centre’s focus for Children’s Mental Health Week is “Embracing Self Care.”
Executive Director Greg Lubimiv said, “Mental Health week is a time that we can focus on just how important mental wellness is for everyone, young or old. In an often stressful and hectic life, it is easy to lose track of what we need to take care of our own mental health, so we are focusing on reminding everyone to embrace their own self care.”
Overall, the week will raise awareness about and look at how kids and adults alike practice self-care and promote resiliency.
On Friday, May 11 the County will be “Shining Green For Mental Health.” Individuals, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to wear green that day and to shine green lights on their houses and buildings at night in a show of solidarity across the County.
The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families looks forward to working alongside businesses and organizations across the county to raise awareness about mental health issues in children and youth as well promoting positive mental health practices. For more information contact [email protected].
