Right now, most of us know someone who is struggling—friends, family, colleagues—but we’re not always sure what to say and how to help.
Let’s learn together!
Support from a friend, also known as Peer-to-Peer Support, has been touted as “the future of mental healthcare” and can be invaluable for people experiencing mental health challenges, helping them feel better, reducing stigma, and improving outcomes. And studies show social connectedness is the primary protective factor for mental health and wellbeing.
Tuesday, February 7th at the Mill Valley Community Center, you’re invited to get the tools you need to support a friend who is going through a difficult time, and learn about resources right here in our community that can make the difference between struggling and thriving.
REGISTER HERE FOR FREE!
We’ll hear from a panel of mental health experts as well as people with lived experience and high school student Wellness Ambassadors.
We’ll also learn practical communication and life skills anyone can use for better relationships, whether you are supporting someone now or just want to be a better friend and partner.
Teens 8th -12th grade, young adults, parents, guardians and caregivers welcome! (Service hour credits available for high school students who attend.)
5:30pm - 6pm: Welcome and Connect
Meet community wellness partners, chat with friends, and get free Narcan/Naloxone info and training.
6pm - 7pm: Panel Discussion + Q&A
Expert speakers include:
Mark Parker - Peer Program Coordinator, County of Marin
Kristen Law, MA - MCOE Student Wellness Ambassador Program
Meriam Salem - Communications Engagement Manager, National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)
Steve Diamond, MA - Director, Marin County Buckelew Programs
Student Wellness Ambassadors from Marin Youth Action Team:
o Tawny Strotz, Senior at Redwood HS
o Sammy Lee, - Junior at Marin Academy
o Talia Harter, Senior, San Rafael HS
o Jessica Mendieta, Junior at Novato HS
This event is a co-presentation of Heart of the Village,
Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative and OD Free Marin