Your mental health is valuable, so spend time investing in yourself with the VRC to celebrate Mental Health Month in May! The VRC offers a supportive space where individuals can explore resiliency, mindfulness, and emotional balance. Together, we will embark on a month-long journey towards learning about mental health, fostering connections, empowerment, and the tools to navigate life's challenges with strength!
Programs available during the month of May:
1. Mental Health QR Code Scavenger Hunt: From Wednesday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 15, there will QR codes hidden in the parks. Scan the QR code to complete submission for each park. Listed are the parks that the QR codes will be in:
Helke Park – Randler Ave
Sports Complex Playgrounds – Stonequarry Rd
Robinette Park – Enola Ct | Art Park – E Alkaline Springs Rd
Jeffers Park – Halcyon Ave
Victory Park – Attica St |
2. Youth Mental Health 101 with ADAMHS: Wednesday, May 8 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the VRC. Youth Mental Health 101 will help the audience understand mental health disorders in adolescence and identify basic signs and symptoms of the most common mental illnesses. We will also discuss resources and where to find help if suspect someone in your life is experiencing a mental health disorder. To register, please email Aaron Messenger at: amessenger@vandaliaohio.org. You must register for this session by Tuesday, May 7.
3. Premier Health Mental Health Session: Wednesday, May 22 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm at the VRC. This session will be an introduction to mental health with an adult-focus. To register, please email Aaron Messenger at: amessenger@vandaliaohio.org. You must register for this session by Tuesday, May 21.
4. During the whole month of May, if you are participating in a group fitness class, each paying customer can bring an additional person as a guest at no charge.
5. Entry into Luther’s Jungle and Ricky’s Tiny Tikes will be free on Thursdays during the month of May.
6. Climbing the rock wall on Tuesday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 28 will be free of charge.