Riverside Behavioral Health: Mental Health Awareness Fair and Community Resources

In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano speaks with Cre Thompson, the Behavioral Health Community Liaison for Riverside Behavioral Health. The conversation focuses on upcoming local initiatives designed to support Mental Health Awareness Month throughout May.Thompson provides details regarding the Mental Health Awareness Fair taking place this Friday, May 15th, at the Riverside Atrium on South Kennedy Drive. The event serves as a comprehensive resource hub, featuring approximately 50 different providers and vendors dedicated to community wellness. The discussion also covers the upcoming Coffee with the Doc series held at Connect Roasters and how residents can engage with medical professionals in a relaxed setting.Listen to the full episode to learn more about the specific organizations participating in the fair, registration details for upcoming events, and the primary contact methods for accessing Riverside’s behavioral health services.Get more from the WVLI Podcast Network! Listen to the WVLI News Update with Rob West every weekday morning. Get the days local news from the greater Kankakee County, IL area in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe now on your preferred podcast platform: https://wvlinewsupdate.buzzsprout.comThe Voices You Trust, Beyond The Dial.