Circle of Friends for Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of people burdened with mental illness, and teens with addiction, by providing them with ongoing programs in the visual arts, music, creative writing, drama,computers, and photography.
We are hosting a 5k walk/run event at Magnuson Park on September 20th, 2014 in an effort to encourage communities to speak out about mental wellness. Sadly, because of the stigma against mental illness, many individuals with mental illness can’t come out to get the treatment they need; instead they suffer in silence. The sufferings and struggles of the illness may even lead to the suicide of a person, such as our beloved actor Robin Williams’s tragic passing.
If you are interested in joining our leadership/planning committee for our 5k event this September and the next to promote mental wellness in our community, please contact: info@stampedeoverstigma.org
