APS Presents an Evening on Mental Health

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Alpena Public Schools (APS) held an evening focused on mental health on Tuesday, May 16th. It included an informative community panel discussion followed by a live presentation from a local nonprofit, The Sunset Project, called "Ending the Silence (ETS)" In Partnership with NAMI Grand Traverse, The Sunset Project isl implementing ETS, The National Alliance on Mental Illness' evidence-based, nationally recognized program in health classes at AHS this spring. This presentation is similar to what students will experience in the classroom.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness HERE
 

Youtube link to the evening's presentations HERE

Mental Health Panel Discussion

Panelists:

Dr. Adrienne Westphal,Alcona Health Center

Lisa Lenard, Alcona Health Center

Lori Vaught, Alpena Public Schools

Dr. Brandy Shooks, Alpena Public Schools

Pam Knaffle, Thunder Bay Community Health Services

Dr. Richard Bates, Thunder Bay Community Health Services

Nena Sork, Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority

Larry LaCross, Catholic Human Services

Cami Misiak, My Michigan Health

Mindy Daoust, District Health Department 4

Mary Schalk, Partners in Prevention

Sarah Griffore, Alcona, Montmorency, Alpena Education Service District

Dr. Don MacMaster, Alpena Community College

Slide show link HERE

APS is proud to partner with many local agencies including Alcona Health Center, Catholic Human Services, MyMichigan Health, Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority, Thunder Bay Community Health Services, AMA-ESD, Partners in Prevention, District Health Department #4, The Sunset Project, NAMI and The Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan to shed light on the topic of mental health and make our community aware of all available local resources.