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Iberville Parish Government is hosting six days of events in October in observance of Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Prayer, wellness and outreach are part of the events scheduled for Oct. 5-10.
Here is the calendar of events:
Monday, Oct. 5
- Wear Green Day: Wear green for mental health awareness. All are encouraged to join in and share photos.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Community Prayer Call: Minister Donovan Johnson will lead the call at noon. Dial (605) 313-9876. Code 69001858
- Tool for Tough Days: Wellness workshop for youth and adults, which will cover stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and practical coping tools.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Check In, Don’t Check Out: Reach out to someone you trust and tell them how you’ve really been doing.
Thursday, Oct. 8
- Coffee & Depression Screenings: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 24705 Plaza Drive, Suite B, Plaquemine.
Friday, Oct. 9
- “When Someone You Love Is Struggling”: Noon to 1 p.m., Avis Kado Brown, LCSW-BACS
- Behavioral Health Awareness Walk/Run & Wellness Resource Fair: 8 a.m., Belleview Park, adjacent Carl F. Grant Civic Center. The event will include a community walk/run, a mental health/wellness resource fair, a live DJ and free event T-shirts while supplies last.
This article originally appeared on Plaquemine Post South: Iberville Parish hosts Mental Health Awareness Week
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This story was originally published September 28, 2026 at 2:29 AM.