HOWARD COUNTY, Md. — The Howard County Health Department is preparing an evening of local resources for military members.
Grab your chairs and blankets: Preparations are underway for the first-ever Good Vibes and Voices concert and event.
“We have local service providers, we have local agencies, we have the Department of Veterans Affairs stepping in, so there are a number of agencies that have the power and the influence to directly support military members, veterans and their families,” said Jessica Fisher, suicide prevention coordinator for the Howard County Health Department.
This is an event that has been in the works for quite some time, as the Howard County Health Department saw a need to identify and fill a gap in services for veterans.
“Mental health and suicide impacts our military members and their families,” Fisher said. “We wanted people to know that mental health help is available. We wanted to raise awareness and have people come together and have fun while learning about what they can do.”
Agencies will be established to provide assistance with housing, transportation, medical care, benefits, etc.
The event will be held on Thursday, June 27th from 6-8pm at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge. It is a partnership between the Crisis Response Mapping Team and Howard County Recreation and Parks. It is free and open to all.
“This is for a great cause to talk about veterans’ mental health, but it’s also a fun event for the whole family,” said Danielle Bassett, Howard County Recreation and Parks special events manager. “There will also be face painting for the kids. The band is a classic rock band.” [called] “There’s a midnight run. There’s axe throwing, yard play, rock painting, and a bunch of other really fun events.”
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