Plymouth-Canton schools to host community Mental Health and Wellness Fair to provide support, resources

April 26 event will feature local partners working together to help end stigma around mental illness, highlight helpful programs

Plymouth, Mich. — Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is hosting a free Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 26, that will feature resources, support and information for students and families in the community. The fourth annual event, held in partnership with area organizations, doctors and mental healthcare partners, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth.

“At Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, we are excited to hold our fourth annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair as part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and nurturing learning environment for our students and families,” said P-CCS Superintendent Dr. Monica L. Merritt. “Working together with our amazing community partners, we can help crush the stigma surrounding mental health and provide support to those who need it. We invite everyone in our community to enjoy our free interactive and fun event and stay mentally healthy and well.”

The fair will feature more than 100 booths focused on mental health and overall wellness, creative stations for children, therapy dogs and a petting zoo. Free food, a Family Fun and Fit Kids Zones and music will also be included, along with chair messages and raffles. Our Title Sponsor VERITÀ Telecommunications Corporation and The Michael Anthony Falsetti Foundation, and our Premier Sponsors of the event include: Henry Ford Health, Regner Family Legacy Foundation, Michigan Educational Credit Union, Metro EHS Pediatric Therapy,  Ulliance, Odd Fellows Lodge, Cruze Clinic, Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth, Rotary Club of Plymouth, Growth Works.

“Mental health is important at every stage of our lives, from early childhood and adolescence through adulthood, and P-CCS’ Fourth Annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair offers valuable information that can support students and families to help them thrive and succeed,” said Kathy Grodus, P-CCS psychologist and mental health manager at the district’s Office of Student and Family Engagement. “At P-CCS, we focus on the well-being of the whole student by providing support in the classroom and beyond, and events like our Mental Health Fair can empower the entire family with tools to enjoy optimum health and well-being.”

For more information, contact Grodus by email at: kathleen.grodus@pccsk12.com.