MARIETTA, OHIO — Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) hosted a Community Mental Health Day in collaboration with P.S. I Love You Day on February 10. The event was open to the public and aimed to provide the community with mental health and wellness information and resources.
P.S. I Love You Day is a registered non-profit dedicated to eliminating the stigma associated with mental health. The non-profits’ mission is to promote hope and build a community where everyone feels embraced, valued, and supported. P.S. I Love You Day is celebrated every second Friday of February.
The event had around 200 participants, including 20 different mental health providers and community organizations including Washington County Behavioral Health Board, Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, Memorial Health Systems, Southeastern Ohio Counseling Center, Suicide Awareness Alliance of Washington County, The Right Path for Washington County, and House of Hope of Washington County. The providers and community organizations in attendance discussed mental health services and general mental wellness information.
WSCO worked closely with the Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health which awarded the college with grant funding to help support the event. Annaleise Fisher, Ed.S., LPCC-S, Suicide Prevention and Health Promotion Manager at Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health, emphasized the event’s positive impact on WSCO students. “The PS I Love You event at WSCO was well-organized and the theme was incredibly touching. It was so encouraging to see such a large number of students attend, making it evident that initiatives to destigmatize mental health among college students are paying off! It was clear to me that WSCO is dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellness needs of its campus community,” shares Fisher.
Kathy Temple-Miller, Dean of Student Success at WSCO, hopes the event emphasized the importance of mental health in a safe and inviting environment. “P.S. I Love You created a warm and inclusive space where students and community members felt truly welcomed. With free and reduced-cost resources, fresh flowers at the door, and a room filled with smiles and support, the event was a beautiful reminder that no one is alone,” says Temple-Miller.
To learn more about P.S. I Love You Day, please visit psiloveyouday.net.
