Youth Mental Health Festival in Milwaukee offers resources
Faith in Humanity's third annual Youth Mental Health Festival
MILWAUKEE - Taking care of mental health is important for everyone, especially kids. On Saturday, the third annual Youth Mental Health Festival in Milwaukee put a focus on just that.
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Faith in Humanity, a local nonprofit organization, organized the event. It took place at Community Agricultural Growing Experiences, or "CAGE," near 13th and Reservoir.
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"Our main goal is connecting families with resources and letting them know they're not in this alone," said Shauna Morris-Patterson, Faith in Humanity executive director and founder. "We have tons of wonderful, kind, compassionate resources here that are looking to connect with families and provide them with free- to no-cost resources."
Highlights of this year's Youth Mental Health Festival included animal therapy with horses, an interactive art studio and carnival games. There were also healthy food options, a back-to-school backpack giveaway and, of course, mental health resources available.
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The Source: FOX6 News interviewed Morris-Patterson at the event and received information from Faith in Humanity, Inc.