Ed Smith interviewed Kristina Mossgraber, Chief Operating Officer for NAMI Rochester.
-She talked about their ongoing mission to raise awareness and provide education and resources for folks dealing with mental health issues
-May is Mental Health Awareness month and they have a variety of special events going on throughout the month from Pop Up Mediation to Mindstrong at Midtown and their 11th annual NAMI Walk
-Kristina talked about the stigma that still exist with mental health and how they prevents some folks from getting the help they need
-She talked about how NAMI Rochester is providing mental health training to organizations and businesses in our area
-Kristina talked about what the 11th Annual NAMI Walk will look like this year and how everyone is welcome to join
-She encouraged people to join them, organize a team or just reach out if they have an idea for a different fundraising or educational event
-She said the goal is to raise $150,000 so they can continue to provide their services at no cost throughout the year