LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Urban League will be hosting their 2nd annual Healing Block Party this weekend.
The program will expand mental health support for the Black community in West Louisville. According to the press release, the LUL is partnering with Elishia Durrett-Johnson, a local Black therapist; Begin to Talk LLC; and the LUL Mental Health Advisory Board.
"We must ensure that everyone in our community has access to well-trained, certified, mental health professional, and resources. These provides must be trauma-informed, healing-centered, and culturally responsive," a portion of the release said. "We also know that mental health services carry a stigma within the Black community and other communities, so we must approach individuals where they are to make services available."
Officials said the block party will offer all things self-care in one location at a free or reduced cost. The program will feature mental health therapy, fitness sessions, facials, IV infusion therapy, massages, a kids zone, and much more.
The event will happen on Saturday, June 24 from noon-5 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning, located at 3029 W Muhammad Ali Blvd.
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