Champions for Mental Health – 2023 Highlights Video Posted on January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Each year, Riverbend Community Mental Health honors exemplary individuals as mental health “Champions”. A Champion for Mental Health is an individual who: Advocates for greater access to mental health services; Contributes extraordinary time, talent or treasure to improving the lives of people with mental illness Publicly gives voice to those with mental illness, helping eliminate the stigma and stereotypes that surround the disease. See highlights from our 2023 event, honoring former New Hampshire Department of Safety Commissioner John Barthelmes. Support from a generous range of community and business partners illustrate the interest around the issue of mental health. Our next Champions event takes place in October 2024 – event and nomination information to come!