Virginia Beach City councilmember Michael Berlucchi is organizing a resource fair aimed at shedding light on mental health on May 22.

Event Details

The Virginia Beach Helping Our People Excel (HOPE) Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair is scheduled to take place in Building 19 at the Municipal Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Berlucchi’s Statement

Berlucchi emphasized the widespread impact of mental health issues, stating, Almost everyone is affected in some way by mental health challenges, spanning from young individuals to adults of all demographics. He urged individuals interested in learning about available services or supporting family members facing mental health issues to participate in the fair and engage with mental health professionals.

Key Discussion Topics

Topics to be covered during the fair include:

• Behavioral health or mental health
• Suicide prevention
• Counseling
• Substance use prevention
• Physical health
• Mindfulness and meditation

Additional Information

For further details regarding the event, individuals can contact 757-385-7847. Those interested in participating in future HOPE events can register online through the provided link.

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Thomas Bart

Mental Health Awareness and Community Engagement

The initiative led by Virginia Beach City councilmember Michael Berlucchi underscores the importance of addressing mental health concerns within the community. By offering a platform for information sharing and support, events like the HOPE Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair contribute to fostering greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues.

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