Upcoming Family Fun Day In Morris Focuses On Mental Health Resources

ROCKAWAY, NJ — The Mental Health Association in northern New Jersey is inviting Morris County residents to an upcoming family fun day in Rockaway, which is focused on raising awareness of mental health resources.

The Morris County HOPE ONE van, Rockaway Township Police and Fire, and a local pickleball professional are among the local agencies and experts who will be offering resources and tips for mental health support, organizers said.

This event on Friday, May 10 at Rockaway Townsquare Mall will also include art therapy craft activities and a presentation by MHA's Mental Health Players. This long-running community education program is dedicated to combining "performance art and advocacy to increase awareness, decrease stigma and break the silence often associated with mental health" through scripted scenarios, improvised moments with the audience, and role-play.

Some snacks will be provded, and several food trucks will be there, too.

The exact location is at Raymour and Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store (301 Mt Hope Ave Suite 002), and the event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Mental Health Association in northern New Jersey provides resources and support to residents of Essex and Morris counties, and is affiliated with the MHA in New Jersey, Inc.

For more information, call 973-323-2723 or email Development@mhainspire.org.