It will be held on Monday, October 31, known as ‘mental health is not as scary as you think’, and aims to decrease the stigma about seeking support for mental health and wellbeing.
The event promotes open conversations about mental health, pathways to help and a fun environment for families to engage with the service in a fun way.
The DMHAG and it’s members have been busy putting up posters, visiting participating businesses and getting everything ready for this family event to return.
On October 31 from 3pm to 6pm, families are encouraged to meet in the Waring Gardens side of Cressy Street, to visit the DMHAG stall to pick up a treasure hunt card.
Treasure hunters will collect stickers along the trick or treating route along the Deni CBD.
When completed, the cards are returned to the DMHAG stall where they can pick up more resources and a prize.
Everyone attending who has dressed up can also enter a free lucky draw to win some prizes.
Service providers delivering mental health supports and/or services to families will have stalls set up where families can participate in activities.
A safe route will be marked out for families to follow and visit stores and businesses in the CBD to ‘Trick or Treat’.
Rotary will also be providing a free BBQ throughout the afternoon.
Deniliquin Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services will also have a free photo booth for families to capture their special memories.
Leading up to the event their will be colouring competitions, best dressed shop and best dressed home, with prizes awarded as part of the initiative.
“We had a really good response from all of our service providers, keen to be a part of the resources exhibition, as well as businesses wanting to participate”, said Lourene Liebenberg, Vice-chair for Deni MHAG.
For more information follow the Facebook group ’ Mental health is not as scary as you think’.
Edward River Council has supported the event with funding secured from the Reconnecting Regional NSW Community Events Grant, which aims to promote economic and social recovery across all 93 regional NSW Local Government areas.
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