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The City of Annapolis Mayor's Office NapTown Anti-Dope Move(meant) will host a Health Fair to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month.
At the event, there will be resources for mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder, free food, refreshments, snow cones, music, games activities and more!
“We all struggle in this life and the most successful people find ways to cope,” said Mayor Gavin Buckley. “I am pleased that the City can partner with local organizations to help our residents find the tools and resources they need to live their best lives.”
The Health Fair is organized by the Naptown Anti Dope Move(meant), an initiative of Mayor Buckley’s administration. Participants will include Annapolis Department of Recreation and Parks, Annapolis Office of Emergency Management, Annapolis Office of Community Services, Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Community Action Agency, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
At the event, attendees can get information and free merchandise on issues including: nutrition, mental health, overdose prevention, youth engagement camps and activities, a free throw contest, plus jump ropes and hula-hoops will be provided. Refreshments will be served.
During the event, wear green to show your support.
Event Schedule:
- 5:00pm Welcoming (Introduction of N.A.M. and Community Resource Vendors)
- 5:05pm Opening Remarks: Health Fair Purpose
- 5:10pm Moment of Acknowledgement for those impacted by mental health disease.
- 5:12pm Visit Vendors
- 6:00pm Mental health matters moment with Guest Speaker Vera Scott, CEO of Claim Wellness
- 6:10pm Hula Hoop Contest
- 6:20pm Free Throw Contest
- 6:45 Giveaway Tables
- 7:10pm Words from Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles
- 7:15pm Closing Remarks
Who
All Ages
Cost
FreeMore Info
For more information, or to become a vendor, contact Teona Hayes at tthayes@annapolis.gov or 443-875-4898.
