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NAMI Pasco Announces All-Ages Coloring Contest

Prizes are given in each category. The deadline to enter is Oct. 8.

Image designed by Fabio Napoleoni
Image designed by Fabio Napoleoni (NAMI Pasco )

PASCO COUNTY, FL — NAMI Pasco, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is holding an all-ages coloring contest in honor of Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW). The contest features an image designed by Florida artist and author Fabio Napoleoni.

Mental Health Awareness Week is the first full week in October. This year spanning from Oct. 3 to 9. This important awareness week is held to break stigma, spotlight resources, and of course, provide support for those living with mental health conditions and their loved ones. Every
day these things are important, but MHAW is the time when everyone comes together to share a unified voice. This year the theme is #TogetherForMental Health.

Coloring pages can be obtained HERE or if you have no printer you can email your request and
mailing address to info@namipasco.org, finished pictures can also be emailed to that same address no later than Oct. 5. When sending in your submission please provide your name and age group (Kindergarten and under, Elementry School, Middle School, High School, or Over 18). All submitted photos will be published on NAMI Pasco's Facebook page. One winner from each
category will be announced on Oct. 10. Prizes will be awarded.

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