2023 Mental Health Matters Luncheon

2621 North Oneida Street,Appleton WI 54911

17 May, 2023

Description

Altrusa International Foundation of Appleton, WI Inc. is a non-profit service club that offers financial and volunteer support to local non-profit agencies working to meet basic needs while fostering self-sufficiency. To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2023, Altrusa Appleton is proud to present the 4th “Mental Health Matters: A Luncheon Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month”. The event will feature keynote speaker Mel Houg, who works with individuals and organizations to end stigma of mental illness. Mel experienced a mental health crisis of her own and found herself in a locked unit receiving the help needed from mental health professionals. She received coping skills and medication adjustments that were necessary. Mel along with many of her family members, struggle with mental illness. Mel will speak about her lived experience with great intimacy and about the resources available. There will be raffle baskets and silent auction items to bid on prior to the luncheon speaker. Fifty percent of funds raised from the event will be donated directly to NAMI Fox Valley, the Appleton-based affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which operates mental health support, education, outreach, and advocacy programs that serve thousands of community members each year. The remaining fifty percent of funds raised will support other local nonprofits through Altrusa Appleton’s grants and gifts, and a scholarship for a local high school senior, over the coming year.