Shelter Insurance Fountain 1817 West Broadway Columbia, MO 65203
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, NAMI Columbia, Children's Grove
Cost $0.00
This is an outdoor event that is open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs.
The Mayor of Columbia or designated representative will read the Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 4-11 Children's Mental Health Week in Columbia. Agencies that serve children and families will have a moment at the microphone to introduce the agency. Agencies and staff are invited to remain after the event for a group photo. Bring a large sign with the agency or organization's logo that can be held up for the photo.
Attendees will receive:
Green ribbons as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Individual Bells to ring as part of the RING FOR HOPE observance during the celebration.
The event will also herald locations across Columbia that will be displaying green lights during the week long observance.
Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center 415 West McCarty Street Jefferson City, MO 65101
Missouri Mental Health Foundation
Cost $45.00
Each year three remarkable Missourians are selected to receive the Missouri Mental Health Champions’ award. Missouri Mental Health Champions are individuals who make positive contributions to their community, exemplify commitment and vision, and whose actions have increased the potential for independence in others with similar mental health conditions.
An award recipient is selected from each nomination category: mental illness, developmental or intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders.
NAMI Missouri will award $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors who write an essay that demonstrates an understanding of the role mental health plays in everyday life.
