(Atlantic, Iowa) – Local community members are invited to attend a free Mental Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 17th at the Atlantic High School (1201 E. 14th Street, Atlantic, IA). The event takes place from 4-until 7-p.m., and is being co-organized by Cass Health Senior Life Solutions and Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services, and is open to anyone who wants to learn more about community resources and building a supportive community atmosphere.

Participants will be able to explore a resource fair and meet representatives from local community organizations serving Cass County, including Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services, Cass Health Senior Life Solutions, Family Connections Inc, Cass County Public Health, Family Crisis Centers, Healthy Cass County and Cass County ISU Extension.

Throughout the night, a series of short presentations will be taking place in the high school media center, including education from Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services on Stress Management, Sleep Hygiene, and Coping Skills, a Connections Matter presentation by Nancy Gibson, Cass County Public Health Parents As Teachers Coordinator, and a Talk Saves Lives presentation by Joani Wolfe from the Iowa Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The evening will be offered as a come-and-go event, and the public is invited to stop by at their convenience to learn all about local resources and make connections. Mental health was identified as the top health need in Cass County in the 2021 Cass County Community Health Needs Assessment, and these local presenters and partners are excited to share the many resources and programs they offer to address this important topic. With questions on the Mental Wellness Fair, please contact Karmen Roland, Senior Life Solutions Program Director at (712) 250-8215 or Amanda McCall, ZION Integrated Behavioral Health Services, Inc. at (712)-254-3415.

Healthy Cass County is a community-focused volunteer network formed to promote the health and well-being of Cass County residents. For information on community wellness events or resources, follow Healthy Cass County on Facebook @HealthyCassCounty.