St. Francis Planning Gala to Raise Awareness and Support for Mental Health

The St. Francis Foundation is hosting a fundraising gala to help raise awareness and support for local mental health incentives.

Goals of St. Frances Foundation includes providing counseling opportunities for children through telehealth at schools, increased awareness training for educators and leaders, establishing funds for hiring of full-time mental health staff to help serve the area, and establishing a mental health urgent care facility in St. Joseph.

Nick Wray, Assistant Principal and Counselor at South Nodaway is an Ambassador for the event.

In a video supporting the Gala and mental health awareness, Wray shares some of the struggles he faces in supporting his students’ mental health needs.

The Gala will be held on February 19th at Mozingo Lake and Golf Course in Maryville. To sponsor or participate in the Gala visit HERE.