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Last updated on Friday, November 9, 2018
(BEDFORD) - According to the 2019 Indiana KIDS COUNT® Data Book, the families, and communities in which children are born and raised heavily influence their future outcomes.
Children thrive in stable, nurturing families and supportive communities. Communities with strong social supports, adult mentors and afterschool activities help children thrive.
Friday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. you can attend a free presentation presented by Lawrence County YWC, Centerstone and Bloomington Meadows Hospital at Lifepoint Church at 1037 R Street.
This presentation will showcase the results from a county-wide survey to assess the attitudes and experiences of adults regarding mental health and addictions. Although many residents of Lawrence County recognize the impact of mental health and addictions in their community and are eager to be part of the solution, stigma towards mental health remains a significant barrier for many.
Attendees will:
Speaker: John Keesler, PhD, LMSW, Assistant Professor, Indiana University Bloomington School of Social Work With a background in disabilities, workforce development, and trauma and trauma-informed care, Dr. Keesler teaches graduate-level social work practice and research courses focusing on mental health and addictions. Over the past year, he has worked with Lawrence County leaders and fostered student engagement to address the community's mental health needs.
RSVP via Lawrence County YWC. If you have trouble with link, click here or email Debbie Jones.
For more information about Indiana Youth Institute, contact IYI's Southeast Outreach Manager
Kori Jones.
Connect: You are invited to bring your program or service information to share and to arrive early or stay after for additional networking time.
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