In this episode of the Lou Review podcast, host Rosa Hart sits down with Reylene Robinson to discuss the upcoming Winners for Wellness festival, an event designed to celebrate Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. The festival, hosted by Seven Counties Services, will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the California Community Center in Louisville, KY.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: California Community Center, 1600 St Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40210
Admission is FREE, all-ages event open to the entire community
**Festival Features:**
- Food, music, and engaging activities
- Free health screenings and giveaways
- Educational resources promoting mental health awareness
- Guest speakers covering topics such as:
- The impacts of racism on mental health
- Body positivity
- Mental wellness for LGBTQ+ people of color
- Aging and elder care in BIPOC communities
- The negative impact of bussing changes, redlining, and gentrification on BIPOC mental health
- Accessing behavioral healthcare
"We are excited to bring the Winners for Wellness festival to our community. This event is an important opportunity to celebrate and support the mental health and well-being of our BIPOC community members," said Brydie Harris, Director of Diversity Initiatives at Seven Counties Services. "We encourage everyone to come out, enjoy the day, and take advantage of the resources and activities available."
For More Information:
- Visit [sevencounties.org/get-involved/events](http://sevencounties.org/get-involved/events)
- Contact Jarod Woods, Director of Marketing and Communications, at (502) 994-6342 or jwoods@sevencounties.org
About Seven Counties Services:
Seven Counties Services is a Community Mental Health Center offering a full range of mental and behavioral health services, substance use treatment, and intellectual and developmental disabilities services across a seven-county region in Kentucky, including Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, and Henry counties. For more information, visit sevencounties.org
Tune in to hear more about this incredible event and the importance of mental health awareness in BIPOC communities!
