(L-R) Sheana Firth, Anne Lanier, Melanie Coppola, Dr. Nicholas Coppola, Laura Moss, Carol Martin, Amy Wagner
Vero Beach, FL – The Mental Health Association in Indian River County is hosting their Second Annual MHA ROCKS! Party February 22, 2020. This year’s British Invasion themed party will feature BeatleBeat, a group of world-class musicians who are all veterans of the cast of Beatlemania, Legends in Concert, and Walt Disney World’s British Invasion band at EPCOT.
The MHA ROCKS! Party will have British Fare Smörgåsbord, dancing, and a live and silent auction. There will be four original painted tabletop turtles auctioned off and one of the original 6-foot fiberglass turtles, Neptune, along with many other wonderful items. Among the tabletop turtles are the Vero Beach Centennial Turtle painted by Barbara Sharp, and this will be the only time these turtles are available for purchase. Additionally, a couple of local vendors will be at the event – Sara Campbell will have jewelry, handbags, and other accessories and Treasure Lane will have 32963 logoed items. A portion of the proceeds from attendee’s purchases will go back to the MHA.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, contact the MHA’s Director of Business & Fund Development, Amy Wagner at (772) 569-9788 or go online to www.mhairc.org.
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The Mental Health Association in Indian River County would like to thank the Indian River Community Foundation for their generous grant provided by the Community Enrichment Fund. We are so grateful for your support. The MHA would also like to thank the Indian River Community Foundation’s anonymous donor for giving additional funds to the organization.
About the Mental Health Association
“It’s Okay to Get Help!” -- The Mental Health Association in Indian River County (MHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing immediate access with no barriers to mental health care. As an affiliate of Mental Health America, the MHA works for prevention; for early identification and intervention for those at risk, and for recovery as a goal. The MHA has been active in Vero Beach since 1958 and spread to cover all of Indian River County in 1978. The MHA is also a United Way Agency of Excellence.
About the Walk-In & Counseling Center
The Mental Health Association in Indian River County’s Walk-In & Counseling Center, located at 820 37th Place, in Vero Beach, offers individuals experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition free mental health screening, crisis intervention services, and information and/or referral about how to address their mental health issues. The Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. The Walk-In & Counseling Center is designed to meet the emerging and imminent mental health needs of individuals and families in our community while enhancing the quality of their lives. The Walk-In & Counseling Center also offers classes and support groups to people of all ages. For more information on MHA’s Walk-In & Counseling Center, call 772-569-9788.
About the Drop-In Centers
The Mental Health Association in Indian River County’s Drop-In Centers are peer-operated, recovery-oriented environments in the community that provide a safe, friendly, supportive, and confidential place where people with similar experiences are not judged. There are three locations: Vero Beach, Stuart, and Okeechobee. The Centers are designed to empower consumers to change the quality of their lives. The members are respected and offer peer support to one another. Recreational and social activities are offered to all members to promote a supportive, active, and empowering atmosphere as members participate in their recovery. Call Carol Martin, Our Director of Consumer Services, for more information at (772) 532-7166.
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