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Mental Health Awareness

Community Defense Against Partner Abuse Workshop

2026-10-03 15:00:00 2026-10-03 18:30:00 America/Chicago Mental Health Awareness Join us for an afternoon of peer-led conversation, bridging gaps in mental healthcare access, and the healing power of music and storytelling. William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall

Saturday, October 03
3:00pm - 6:30pm

Join us for an afternoon of peer-led conversation, bridging gaps in mental healthcare access, and the healing power of music and storytelling.

Let’s be real: scenes aren’t immune to toxic behavior, control, and abuse. And the road to receiving mental healthcare isn’t always clear.  
 
Join us for a peer-led conversation on how to spot the red flags of partner abuse, safely intervene when a friend is hurting, actively unlearn our own toxic habits, and navigate the search for mental healthcare. This workshop aims to build a blueprint for radical accountability, real boundary setting, and collective safety. Come for the resources and stay for the community. Thank you to our friends Riot Dogs and members of our community for hosting this workshop. 
 
Free resources from the Eaton Agency, Lightwell Therapy, the library, and more will be available. Due to the nature and themes of conversations expected, this workshop would be best suited for older teens and adults, ages 16+. Decompression space, ear plugs, and sensory assistance items will be made available to participants. No registration is required; attendees are only asked to be open, honest, and respectful. 
 
For more information, please contact Jamie, jmiddleton@nlrlibrary.org, or our workshop organizers Rachel, rachelwaylan@gmail.com, and Eric, ericlrar@gmail.com. 

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+: Adults | Ages 13-18: Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Health & Wellness |

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William F. Laman Public Library

Phone: 501-758-1720

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Mon, Sep 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 Closed

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