Mental Health, Substance Use, and Why You Need to Know About It

Lila Bennett, Executive Director of the Journey to Recovery Community Center and author of two self-help books, will focus on addiction and how it often starts and what it looks like in daily life for the person, for family members, and for the community. Addiction is not only to drugs or alcohol but also to food, relationships, or gambling. All of these may impact mental health or mental illness. The program will end with a conversation about why mental health, both as a concept and in practice, is important to every single one of us, and why mental and emotional awareness of trauma is not a sign of weakness.

Membership in the Lamoille Valley Osher Lifelong Learning entitles members to attend all Osher events statewide. To register for single or all lectures, go to https://learn.uvm.edu/program/osher-lifelong-learning/olli-statewide/lamoille-valley/ or call 802-656-5817 (M-F, 8 am – 2 pm) several days in advance.

For weather-related schedule changes, check the website, or listen to WDEV 550 AM or WLVB 93.9 FM.

Event Info

Sep 19, 2024, 6 to 8 PM

Sep 22, 2024, 2 to 3:30 PM

Sep 23, 2024, 6 to 8 PM