This 1.5-mile walk and fair, sponsored by the Norwalk Partnership and Norwalk ACTS, comes in 2021 following a found increase in mental health issues among Norwalk youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. It began in 2022 in response to a survey by
“The fair is based on eight dimensions of wellness, consisting of emotional, economic, social, spiritual, vocational, physical, intellectual and environmental health,” a city statement said. Ta.
The event begins at 9 a.m. with a walk along East Avenue beginning at 11:15 a.m. More than 50 local organizations will provide information at tables inside the fair.
“Families can enjoy family-friendly activities such as art-making, pottery, boxing and rowing practice, and gardening while enjoying music from local DJ Lanisha Banks,” the city said.
“Visitors also have the opportunity to receive numerous free resources, including health screenings from Norwalk Community Health Center’s mobile medical unit, mental health and substance abuse screenings, Narcan training, and parenting, wellness, and prevention resources. Masu.”
The event, which recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month, is a collaboration between the City of Norwalk, Family & Children’s Agency, First Taxing District, High Focus Treatment Center, Nuvance Health, Odyssey Family Executive Center, Sponsored by Positive Directions.
