YORK, Pa. — May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
While the stigma around mental health and treatment is starting to change, some people still find it difficult to talk about.
York County System Of Care, in partnership with York County Human Services, is working together to bring back, Shine The Light On Mental Health.
This is a month-long campaign to shine a light on mental health and open lines of communication for individuals in the community.
To kick-off the month, they will start with a Kick Off Walk To Wellness, where people can meet outside the Administrative Center in York, to hear this months mental health proclamation, and then walk around the community.
Organizers are also bringing back the “Light Up Green” week.
Homes and businesses can use a green light bulb to shine the outside of their building green in support of mental health awareness.
Organizers hope this year, they can open up lines of communication about mental health.
And help people remember, its okay, to not be okay.
"It shouldn't be scary for anyone to talk about and we want everyone in our community to feel safe," said Casey Darling-Horan, county administrator at York County Human Services. "We hope we'll promote some safety and security in our community for those to seek help, if they need it, or at least make some connections to feel like they're not alone.”