📣 Calling all young people 📣
The #TreatmentNotTrauma team has been hard at working creating a youth summit focused on what mental health should look like in our city. Mark your calendars for October 15th!
RSVP at bit.ly/tntyouth! Got some Qs? Send us a DM!
Next, Zhyier from @AFSCpeace + the @Final5Campaign!
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