Greenville talks mental health Sept. 10

The Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe and South Central Alabama Mental Health Center are proud to announce an engaging community talk on mental health and substance use.

It will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center, located at 750 Greenville Bypass, Greenville, on the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College campus.

This free, one-day event is open to the public. The community talk will help people learn about mental health and substance use problems in our area.

It will cover issues like opioids, tobacco, vaping, and alcohol. Local and community organizations will have booths with free information, materials, and help for visitors.

“This event is about shining a light on the challenges our communities face and helping people find the support, resources, and hope they need,” says South Central’s Megan Pina. “We want everyone to know that help is here—because no one should have to face mental health struggles alone.”

Attendees will hear expert talks and participate in panel discussions. The topics will focus on prevention, access to care, and improving mental health and substance use outcomes in our community.

Featured speakers include:

Chief James Wright, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama: Speaking on alcohol prevention and its impact

Hannah Holloway: Speaking on tobacco use and quitting support

Dr. Joe Johnson: Speaking on vaping trends and prevention through education

Brittany Townsend, Central Alabama Veteran Health Care System: Speaking on suicide prevention for veterans using the VA S.A.V.E. approach

Dr. Wayne Parker, Southeast Health Alabama College: Speaking on naloxone access and overdose response in the community

All are welcome. No registration is required.

For more information, please contact: Megan Pina at 334-658-8258 or [email protected].