BoroSAFE, Hillsborough’s community organization dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, will hold its second annual “Hope for Tomorrow” Virtual Mental Health Fair from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
This free event will feature a keynote speaker, 10 breakout session options on a variety of mental health topics, and a trivia game with prizes.
Scott Prendergast, a speaker from Minding Your Mind, will share his personal story as the keynote speaker. His presentation, “Changing Minds: Stories over Stigma,” reflects the mission of BoroSafe to offer hope, provide resources and reduce the stigma often associated with mental health issues.
In addition to the keynote speaker, a variety of mental health experts from the community will present breakout sessions on topics such as improving family communication, managing emotions, nutrition, yoga, art therapy and much more.
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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. This event is co-sponsored by Hillsborough Township’s Stigma-Free Community initiative and the Hillsborough Education Association.
Advanced registration is not required but recommended. To register, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWVjYVN0t4QeREk3ciUiSUwl0veDTwfHLh1AYIrGzkdDODbQ/viewform
Contact Anna Mahler at amahler@htps.us with any questions about the event.
