City of Eureka release:

The City of Eureka Mayor’s Initiative in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Department of Health & Human Services invite the community to “Embracing Humanity” a town hall event to kick-off and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10AM-4PM at City Hall in Eureka.

The morning will include two panels comprised of local professionals and individuals with lived experience in the mental health realm. The afternoon will include an inspiring keynote speech by Joe Roberts aka the “Skidrow CEO” who will share his personal story of perseverance: Roberts overcame homelessness and eventually succeeded in business before devoting his life to advocacy.

This event is a continuation of the City of Eureka Town Hall events held throughout 2023 focused on mental health, homelessness, and substance use related issues in our community. The aim of the day is to encourage community members to reflect on mental health, highlight key leaders in the community, discuss local resources and needs, and to brainstorm connections and solutions going forward. Community based problems require community based solutions. We look forward to you joining us!