May 2024 is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Hope Mills Community Fair is a “collaborative effort between the Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce, the Town, and various local entities to raise awareness about the multitude of resources for the soul, mind, body and mental health,” according to the Community Resource Fair website. The fair will be held at 5770 Rockfish Road, Hope Mills on May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Your health, peace of mind, and number of times you smile, what you feed your mind, and body, these are the things that should be your focus,” according to Beyonce (Harper’s Bazaar).
The Community Resource Fair will feature caregiver resources, financial assistance programs, therapists, mental health advocates, veterans’ services, support groups, people experiencing special needs challenges, and informative speakers.
Lake Wood, Vice Chair of Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce shares, “We are excited to bring the community together and provide resources to help everyone in the area live a little better, having seen all the resources that the local organizations and vendors are able to provide.”
The importance of the Community Resource Fair is reflected by Eva Soerens, an organizer. “Learning I have multiple sclerosis was scary, and mentally crippling. I knew there were resources out there, but you weren’t going to find me calling some 1-800 number asking for directions. I met someone with MS randomly, at work of all places, who introduced me to his local support group. I can guarantee I would not be where I am today without them. Our group motto is, ‘We are not just a support group, we are a family.’ The idea for this event grew because we believe other people who are struggling deserve the chance to find their support family, too,” she said.
Therapists, mental health advocates and professional resource persons, community service organizations, health-related organizations, veterans’ support services, people with special needs resources, support group leaders, and related fields are encouraged to share their expertise.
The vendor contact information is Community Resource Fair, https://www.facebook/events/7175416331029. Contact options for vendor and event information are Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce,at 910-423-4314, or email at hmacc@hopemillschamber.org
Join us for a day of health and wellness. Build a relationship with a support group at the Community Resource Fair hosted by the Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce. The admission is free.