3rd Annual “Stick by Me” Suicide Prevention Awareness Fair
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Police Department’s Mental Health Unit announces the 3rd Annual “Stick by Me” Suicide Prevention Awareness Fair.
This event will take place on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 7 – 9 PM at the Pharr Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Drive, Pharr, TX 78577).
Stick by Me will provide a range of activities and resources designed to spread awareness and support individuals facing mental health challenges. Some highlights of the evening include mental health resources, guest speakers, glowstick vigil, rock painting station and trail walk.
“Our community’s well-being is of top importance, and events like Stick by Me demonstrate our commitment to addressing mental health challenges,” Chief of Police Juan Gonzalez said. “By coming together, we can create a supportive and understanding environment where individuals facing these issues know they are not alone, and help is readily available,” Gonzalez added.
Admission to the 3rd Annual “Stick by Me” Suicide Prevention Awareness Fair is FREE.
The public and media are invited to attend.
For additional information about Stick by Me, please contact Officer Nick Zepeda Perez at [email protected] or Officer Jacklyn Rodriguez at [email protected].
DETAILS:
WHAT: 3rd Annual Stick by Me Suicide Prevention Awareness Fair
WHERE: Pharr Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Drive, Pharr, TX 78577)
WHEN: Friday, September 8, 2023, from 7 – 9 PM
