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Bridging The Gap To Mental Health Awareness, May 19



The Bridge Center for Hope is the first-ever crisis stabilization center serving East Baton Rouge Parish residents 18 years or older.

  The Bridge Center for Hope in partnership with RI International is pleased to host a special community event during May, Mental Health Awareness Month, to help spread the word of how important mental health is to the citizens and community of East Baton Rouge Parish. The event will be an opportunity for citizens and community partners to learn about The Bridge Center for Hope and the agencies and organizations who are providing critical services addressing the mental and behavioral health challenges in our community.

 

But we can’t do it alone! We graciously ask for your help to support this event. Friends and community partners are encouraged to pitch in by participating in this exciting event. 

 

Please view our attached flyer for more information on this great event!

 

 

If you’re interested in learning more about the event and how you can participate, click on the link to complete the interest form so we can begin to make a list of those interested. 

 

Bridging the Gap Interest Form

 

 

 

Bridging The Gap Tour

Throughout the Summer months, we will also host a series of smaller meetings at community centers throughout East Baton Rouge Parish to educate and engage the community, its residents, and community partners on The Bridge Center for Hope and the other resources within our area that can provide services to those seeking help with mental health issues or substance use challenges. Stay tuned to The Bridge Center for Hope’s social media channels for more information. 

 

Together, we can bridge the gap to mental health awareness and provide quality services to those in need in East Baton Rouge Parish.

 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

 

  

Things to know:  

Interested organizations will need to supply printed resource material(s) to highlight their organization/agency, tablecloth, and any other resources that they wish to distribute to the general public. The event will have two sessions, and participants can attend one or both sessions. 

 

*If you have additional questions, please contact Charlotte Claiborne at cclaiborne@brbridge.org.

 

 

Click on the logo to learn more!

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