Carnival of Care: Embracing Mental Health

Name: Carnival of Care: Embracing Mental Health
Start: 2025-09-13T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-13T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Waynesboro Area YMCA

Schedule

Sat Sep 13 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Waynesboro Area YMCA | Waynesboro, PA

Hosted by Healthy Franklin County & Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties
In response to the growing mental health crisis, Healthy Franklin County and the Mental Health Association of Franklin/Fulton Counties are proud to host the Carnival of Care: Embracing Mental Health—a community event designed to raise awareness, foster open conversations, and promote strategies for mental wellness and suicide prevention.
Held during Suicide Prevention Month, this event brings together local experts, organizations, and community members to explore healthy mental health practices that build resilience and save lives.
Featured Keynote
GoVan Martin, Executive Director of the Suicide Prevention Alliance
Topic: “What Are We Missing in Suicide Prevention?”
GoVan Martin will share insights into the gaps in current suicide prevention efforts and how communities can take action to better support those at risk.
Breakout Sessions & Activities
- Depression Treatment Options (TMS, 988, etc) – Emily Landis, Keystone Behavioral Health
- Affirmation Meditation – Kim Kriner, New Visions
- Chair Yoga & Breathing – Kim Crider, WellSpan Health
- Self-Soothing & Stress Management – Katherine Marshall, Awake Spa
- Employment Resources – Rachel Sheaffer, CareerLink
- Arts & Crafts – Waynesboro YMCA
- Pediatric Behavioral Health – Trond Harman, Keystone Behavioral Health
- Mental Health Services Overview – Lea Singleton, Mental Health Association of Franklin/Fulton Counties
- Healthy Body, Mind, Spirit – Whit Wolf, Waynesboro YMCA
- What if Mental Health Was a Verb? – Dr. Sherri Yoder, Thriving Thoughts Global
- S.A.V.E. Training – Ashley Stouffer, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
- K-9 Demonstration – Cpl. Aaron Huntington, Waynesboro Police Department
Family-Friendly Fun
In the YMCA gym, kids can enjoy a vibrant space filled with movement-based activities that promote physical wellness and stress management, including:
- The Wild Walk Portable Sensory Path
- Balloon-making
- Face-painting
- Food truck
- Vendor booths offering resources and giveaways
Raffle & Resources
Participants who complete an event survey will be entered into a raffle drawing for health and wellness baskets.
Vendors
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library
AmeriHealth Caritas of Pennsylvania
Clarvida
Faithema Juices LLC
Family Health Council of Central PA
Franklin/Fulton MH/IDD/EI
Healthy Communities Partnership
Keystone Behavioral Health
Keystone Rural Health Center
Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties
New Visions
PA CareerLink® Franklin County
PathStone
Peerstar
Pyramid Healthcare
Shes Somebodys Daughter
The Arc of Franklin and Fulton Counties
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Waynesboro Area YMCA
Waynesboro Community and Human Services
Waynesboro Police Department
WIN Victim Services
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Inside the Waynesboro YMCA
Speaker schedule and event flyers here https://www.healthyfranklincounty.org/post/carnival-of-care-embracing-mental-health