Maine residents gathered at Capitol Park on Saturday to participate in the NAMI-Maine Walk, an annual event aimed at raising awareness of mental health. Participants completed a one-mile lap and then enjoyed food, tie-dying, bubble-blowing and other activities. The event fostered a vibrant atmosphere while providing a platform to openly discuss mental health. “We were able to have a space where we could spend time with each other in a fun and positive environment,” said event organizer Jill Henderson. “They feel safe knowing that the people around them care about the mental health and access to care of all Mainers.” Attendee Amelia Teta echoed this sentiment. We highlighted common experiences among participants. “People don’t know why they’re here or who they’re here for. The Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts NAMI-Walks Maine every year to raise money for mental health resources. I am.
AUGUSTA, ME —
Maine residents gathered at Capitol Park on Saturday to participate in the NAMI-Maine Walk, an annual event aimed at raising awareness about mental health.
Participants completed a one-mile lap and then enjoyed food, tie-dying, bubble-blowing and other activities. The event provided a forum for open discussion about mental health and fostered a lively atmosphere.
“They were able to have a space where they could spend time with each other in a fun and positive environment,” said event organizer Jill Henderson. “They feel safe knowing that those around them care about the mental health and access to care of all Mainers.”
Attendee Amelia Teta echoed this sentiment, highlighting the shared experiences among participants. “People don’t know why they’re here or who they’re here for. They just know that we all have things in common that allow us to connect,” she said. Ta.
The Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts NAMI-Walks Maine each year to raise funds for mental health resources.
