Community

Raising mental health awareness


Escambia County Middle School students and faculty held a balloon release Friday, May 7, at noon, for Mental Health Awareness. Marlo Young, M.S., Mental Health Service Coordinator, Escambia County School System, has organized the Mental Health Awareness Walk to be held this Saturday, May 15, 8 a.m., beginning at the old YMCA on Pensacola Avenue and ending at Tom Byrne Park. MHA shirts can be purchased at Allegiance Apparel & Custom Designs, 106B E. Church Street, Atmore (www.allegiance251.com). For more information, contact Marlo Young, marloyoung322@gmail.com.