Acadia HOPE Day: Northern Light Health and The Yellow Tulip Project partner to smash mental health stigma

Date: 05/01/2025

Northern Light Health invites the public to join the Acadia HOPE Day celebration on Sunday, May 18 from 1 to 3 pm at Cascade Park, 600 State Street, Bangor. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this free, family-friendly event aims to foster positive mental health, connection, and resilience within the community.
 
 
The event will feature live music, poetry readings, wellness activities, and personal stories of hope from individuals who have experienced mental health challenges. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with local mental health resources and learn about ways to support mental wellness in their own lives and communities.
 
The Yellow Tulip Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to smashing the stigma surrounding mental illness and building a community of support, is a key partner for this event. "So many people are struggling in silence due to the stigma that surrounds mental health,” says Ysanne Bethel, director, Youth Engagement, The Yellow Tulip Project. “HOPE Day celebrations offer a supportive space for communities to come together, connect, have fun, and reaffirm that no one has to go through their struggles alone."
 
To learn more about the event and ways to get involved with Acadia HOPE Day, check out the Facebook event page HERE. 
 

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About The Yellow Tulip Project
The Yellow Tulip Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to smashing the stigma surrounding mental illness and building a community of people who realize that hope happens when communities work together. They hope that someday mental illness will be as normal to talk about as any physical illness and are fiercely dedicated to making this goal a reality. Learn more at theyellowtulipproject.org.