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Did you know that exercise can change your brain chemistry in a positive way? The research proves it and now we are offering an opportunity for you to look after your mental health as well as your physical health, all while we are raising some bucks during these tough economic times. You can even bring your dog to this one because we have partnered with Angel Paws (they need money too). We will share in the proceeds from your $15.00 pre-registration fee.

Mental Health America of Licking County promotes good mental health and wellness, so we also want you to eat right, sleep right, have good relationships, work on a positive attitude and be happy. We have free brochures on many mental health conditions, coping with stress, coping on the job, suicide prevention, stigma busting, teen issues, grief and more. Visit us at our office at the rear of Moundview Center, 65 Messimer Drive in Newark (off W. Main Street). Go online at our website www.mhalc.org and click on W 4 W to register or call us at 522-1341and we will help you register.

Thank you so much and please know that we appreciate you.

--Paddy Kutz

Executive Director

Walk 4 Wellness

My coworkers and I are a little tired of the cold gloomy weather so we are only talking about summer now...specifically August.

Tentatively planned for Saturday August 22nd from 9am -1pm will be Mental Health America of Licking County's First Annual Walk 4 Wellness.

What is a Walk 4 Wellness you ask? Well, as of right now we are having a 2 mile walk and a 5k jog simultaneously (going different directions). Exercise is good for your physical and mental health, and so is having a dog! That is why Mental Health America is teaming with Angel Paws Animal Assisted Therapy Group to put this on. Angel Paws is a non profit organization in Newark that uses animal therapy in hospital and nursing home facilities. They also do a program called Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D. ©) that helps kids learn to read. To learn more about Angel Paws, go to http://www.angelpawstherapy.org/ Details are still in the works so be on the lookout for additional information.

Registration and payment options will be set up on our website. After payment and registration, you will receive an envelope in that mail to help collect sponsor donations if you choose. It’s $20 to register before August 15th and includes a free t-shirt. After August 15th it is $25 to register. Proceeds Benefit Mental Health America of Licking County and Angel Paws.

Bring Your Dog! We hope the Walk 4 Wellness makes you feel this happy:

--Anna Hagley