(Griswold, Iowa) – The Cass County Coalition for Mental Wellness will host a Mental Wellness Panel on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Griswold Community Building (601 2nd Street, Griswold, Iowa 51535). A free meal will be provided at 5:30 pm. The presentation will begin at 6:00 pm. Community members of all ages are welcome to join as we discuss resiliency strategies, emotional support for our youth, and local resources for therapy and crisis situations. No pre-registration is required.

Panelists who are scheduled to share their expertise include Erika Kirchhoff, Mary-Beth Roskens, Debrenee Grajeda, Carolyn Bruck, and Melanie Fell. The panelists are local service providers with organizations that work in and around Cass County and provide assistance to local residents. There will also be booths set up to explore local mental health resources before and after the event.

If you are unable to attend in person, please join us through Zoom. The QR code is attached to the Flyer or contact Grace McAfee for the link. The Zoom call will also be confidential for those who would like the option to be anonymous. Anita and Atlantic libraries will also be satellite hosts for those unable to join the Zoom meeting from home. If you are interested in viewing the event from the library, please reserve your space by calling Grace McAfee (712-250-8170) by May 8. No meal will be provided at the library satellite locations. If you are unable to find transportation but would like to attend in person, please contact Grace to arrange free transportation by May 8.

Michelle Hartfield of the Cass County Coalition for Mental Wellness invites residents to “Come hear a panel of professionals on available resources and learn how to navigate mental health and substance abuse services in our communities. Cass County has several resources available that go underutilized. This event will give attendees a chance to learn about mental health services that are available in our backyard.”

This event is sponsored generously by the Healthy Cass County Coalition with funding from the Healthiest State Initiative Grant and Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company. If you have any further questions, please contact Grace McAfee at (712) 250-8170 or mcage@casshealth.org.