The Bridging the Gap to GEAUX Community Wellness event, held June 12 at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center in Baton Rouge, was an exciting day of connection, support, and community engagement that was hosted by The Bridge Center for Hope.
The event attracted about 200 residents and numerous resource providers, dedicated to improving wellness in North Baton Rouge.
Live entertainment and on-site broadcasting, provided by Cumulus Media’s MAX 94.1, helped draw steady foot traffic throughout the morning.
CAHS Program Monitor Supervisor Yolanda Yancy, RPP, and Program Monitor Tamara Jones, PSIT, distributed information about the 988 national mental health hotline, CAHS’ services, and a variety of issues, including vaping, fentanyl, prescription drug misuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and suicide prevention for veterans.