The rainy weather in late May resulted in the postponement of Mental Health Awareness Day activities, which have been rescheduled for 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at downtown’s Jack Kilby Square, 1400 Main.

“We were disappointed that our special day was rained out on May 24 but are thankful we could reschedule,” said Julie Kramp, executive director of The Center for Counseling & Consultation. “We will share information about the many local resources available, while making connections that can lead to better mental health in our community.”

One of The Center’s display booths will focus on #Zero Reasons Why, the local teen-led, suicide-prevention program. In a neighboring booth, local therapists will share information and answer questions.

Many of The Center’s community partners will offer fun events and educational opportunities for all ages at their booths. Some will serve food and others will showcase their displays and provide handouts.

“Arts and crafts and kids’ games also are on the agenda,” Kramp commented. “This truly is an opportunity to engage with one another at all levels.”

There is no charge for entities that want to set up a booth.

Kramp noted that The Center’s staff deserves even more credit for following through on their plans after the event had to be postponed. 

“They take The Center’s sponsorship of this popular annual event very seriously,” Kramp explained. “They know how important mental-health information is to our whole community and are eager to help educate the public about it.”

The Center for Counseling & Consultation is a Community Mental Health Center serving Barton, Pawnee, Rice and Stafford counties. Professionally trained personnel offer: individual and group therapy; marriage and family counseling; community-support services; community-based services; psychosocial rehabilitation; peer support; and medication management. The confidential 24/7 crisis hotline number is 800-875-2544.