It’s Mental Health Week next week, and there are a number of activities going on in the Battlefords to raise awareness and celebrate successes.
Participating are the Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords Branch, Edwards Society, The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords, Battle River Treaty 6 Heath Centre, North Battleford branch of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Hospital and Prairie North Health Region.
The series of events will kick off Saturday with the Champions of Mental Health Gala at the Dekker Centre starting at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by the North Battleford branch of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association.
A flag raising will take place Monday at 10 a.m. at North Battleford City Hall.
Tuesday, at the site of the new Saskatchewan Hospital project from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a progress celebration, barbecue and construction site visits. Everyone is welcome. Call 306-446-6800 for more information.
Also Tuesday, the Edwards Society will host a come and go strawberry tea from 1 to 3 p.m. at 11301 - Clark Dr. in North Battleford. For more information call Wendy at 306-446-2706.
Wednesday, the annual talent show at Saskatchewan Hospital will take place. It is open to all and runs from 1:15 to 3 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Thursday, there will be a Walk for Awareness at 1:30 p.m. starting at CMHA Battlefords Branch, 1011-103rd St., and finishing at Sobeys North Battleford. Refreshments will be sponsored by Sobeys.
Also on Thursday, the North Battleford branch of the RPNAS will hold a Mental Health Clinic at Territorial Mall from noon until 9 p.m..
Friday, a community barbecue sponsored by BRT6HC, The Lighthouse and CMHA Battlefords Branch will be held from 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. at The Lighthouse, 962 - 102nd St. The barbecue is free, however donations are welcome.
