UPrep to host annual mental health fair
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC ) – UPrep High School will be hosting its annual Mental Health & Wellness Fair Saturday and it's open to community members, students, and families. The fair is taking place at UPrep on 1290 Lake Avenue near Seneca Parkway from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The fair is free to attend and it'll feature mental health and wellness resources in the Rochester community, food, and fun for families to take part in.
'At UPrep, we believe mental health is just as important as physical health,' Jamaal Peavy, Director of Student, Family, Community Support & Engagement, said. 'This event is an opportunity for our community to come together, learn from experts, and embrace wellness in all its forms.'
Organizers say the fair is meant to break the stigma that surrounds mental health in hopes of building a healthier community.
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