Bringing Mental Health Awareness to the Community
On May 15, the Community Health Worker (CHW) Program partnered with PATH, a HIV Prevention Grant, and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) for a Mental Health Awareness Month outreach event in fort Worth that reminded us all of the power of showing up, according to Tracy Harris, CHW program director. Set under a bright sky and a teal canopy, the CHW team engaged with more than 60 individuals from—offering conversation, education and connection around mental health, HIV/STI testing and substance use resources. It was a great day to be out in the community, and even greater to witness the honest, …