Fairgoers at the Anoka County Fair, July 22-27, won’t want to miss a new attraction at the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County booth in building number two. One of the Campaign’s partners, Riverwind Crisis Services, is giving away stylish canvas backpacks.

“The backpack is the perfect way to conveniently tote the numerous goodies you pick up at the fair,” said D.J. Moser, chair of the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County. “When you get home, reuse the bag for work, school or play.”

Bags are free. Quantities are limited. Also available will be complimentary ice cold water in specially printed bottles.

While at the booth, visitors can pick up information on numerous mental health issues and community resources.  Materials come from community service providers and Anoka County Human Services. Information revolves around the Campaign’s motto, mental health is as important as physical health.

The Campaign is a nonprofit group composed of consumers, family members, service providers, and community leaders dedicated to promoting increased public awareness, understanding and acceptance of mental health care.

“Our research shows one in three adults in Anoka County don’t know how to access mental health services for themselves and one in four doesn’t know how to access services for their kids,” said Moser. “We want to change that because when people access needed services, everyone benefits.”

For more information on the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County, call Bill Pinsonnault, Director, Anoka County Community Social Services and Mental Health Department, 763-422-7007.