Who: The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Josh’s Benches for Awareness, a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and promoting suitable resources to remove the negative stigma surrounding the receiving of help.
What: Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, officials will unveil a bright yellow memorial bench aimed at achieving awareness of the suicide prevention and mental health resources available in the community for individuals struggling with mental health issues. The unveiling will take place during drop-in play after school hours at the recreation center. Health is a primary pillar of Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation and parks are often spaces for people to turn to in times of need or to simply escape daily stressors. The Josh’s Bench will serve as a spot to rest or chat with someone while getting valuable resource information.
Where: West Boynton Recreation Center
6000 Northtree Boulevard, Lake Worth, FL 33463
When: Friday, May 10, 2019 at 3:00 P.M.
West Boynton Recreation Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department.
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, recognized nationally for excellence in park and recreation management, operates more than 110 parks and recreational facilities and provides organized recreational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Visit
www.pbcparks.com for more information.
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