Carnival of Care

Community Event to Promote Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention 

In response to the growing mental health crisis, Healthy Franklin County and the Mental Health Association of Franklin/Fulton Counties are proud to present the Carnival of Care: Embracing Mental Health, a free community event focused on mental wellness and suicide prevention. The event will take place on Saturday, September 13, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Waynesboro Area YMCA. 

• Depression treatment options (TMS, 988)  
• Affirmation meditation  
• Chair yoga & breathing techniques  
• Stress management & self-soothing  
• Employment resources  
• Pediatric behavioral health  
• Mental health services overview  
• VA S.A.V.E. training  
• K-9 demonstration by Waynesboro Police  
• Creative arts & crafts and more 
• Family-Friendly Fun 
  The YMCA gym will host movement-based activities for children, including: 
• The Wild Walk Portable Sensory Path  
• Balloon-making, face-painting and stilts walker 
• Vendor booths with giveaways 
  
  Fat Russ’ food truck will serve breakfast 8-10:30 then lunch until 1pm (for purchase).