![]() ![]() Janee Both Gragg, ACTW founder and co-creator of VIBE, said, “Mental health is stigmatized for reasons ranging from lack of mental health knowledge/literacy, shame and fear, core beliefs about people experiencing struggling that marginalize individuals struggling with their mental health. Through fostering community partnership s, offering consumer support, providing professional training, conducting high-quality research, and offering comprehensive counselor education and supervision, ACTW strives to deliver knowledge and support to individuals facing mental health challenges while striving to eliminate negative mental health stigma. Alongside the 5K & Family Fun Run, the festival will also host Pilates classes, a lifestyle wellness panel, photo booth, therapy dogs and a variety of vendor booths.ĪCTW was established in 2014 with goals to engage the Inland Empire in conversations about mental health and promote action toward wellness. Participants can customize their day, immersing themselves in health and wellness while enjoying the best the Inland Empire region has to offer in food, art, music, and wellness resources. The festival highlights VIBE as an interactive educational experience for all ages, promoting tools and trends across various wellness domains. Organizers said the event brings the community together to raise awareness of mental health and wellness, but also raises funds for mental health services in the Inland Empire. U of R’s Alliance for Community Transformation and Wellness (ACTW), which founded the event, leads the free Festival and 5K Family Fun Run from 8 a.m. The University of Redlands and City of Redlands are partnering to host the 5 th annual Vibe Health and Wellness Festival with the goal of promoting the importance of mental health. ![]()
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