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Chattanooga will host its first Community Circles Day, providing a platform for community members to discuss mental wellness. Scheduled for August 16, the free event at the Downtown Public Library aims to include individuals facing various barriers to accessing mental health resources. Participants can engage in small group discussions, creative activities, and access local wellness resources, fostering connections among diverse community members.
Chattanooga is set to host the first Chattanooga Community Circles Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Downtown Chattanooga Public Library. This free event is designed to create a welcoming environment where community members can come together to connect, share experiences, and engage in discussions related to mental wellness.
The initiative targets a wide audience, particularly focusing on individuals who face personal, financial, or physical barriers in accessing mental wellness resources. Emphasizing inclusivity, the event aims to highlight the experiences of historically excluded groups from mental health dialogues, including young adults, college students, veterans, and community advocates.
Participants at Chattanooga Community Circles Day will have the opportunity to explore various topics related to mental wellness through a series of small group circles led by facilitators. These sessions will cover subjects such as building community connections and identifying and responding to signs of distress in others. The event is structured to encourage a fun, low-pressure atmosphere, making it approachable for all attendees.
Running for several hours, the event will also feature resource tables hosted by local organizations that provide mental health support and wellness tools. Additionally, there will be a range of creative activities available, including arts stations for children and group singing circles, enhancing the overall community experience. Refreshments will be offered by a local food truck, ensuring that participants can enjoy a meal while mingling with others.
Key facilitated circles include “Connect & Act for Mental Health,” led by the Director of the Center for Wellbeing at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and “Drum Therapy,” led by the Director of the Chattanooga Vet Center. This variety of offerings reflects the commitment to addressing diverse needs within the community.
The Chattanooga Community Circles Day is produced as part of the River City Company’s Emerging Producers program and is supported by the Lyndhurst Foundation. Local leaders stress the importance of events like these in transforming public spaces into welcoming and inclusive environments for community engagement.
For those attending with school-aged children, creative wellness activities will be readily available to keep younger participants engaged while parents partake in the community circles. The event aims to foster connections across all ages, backgrounds, and neighborhoods throughout Chattanooga, ensuring that everyone feels included and represented in discussions surrounding mental wellness.
As the first event of its kind in the city, Chattanooga Community Circles Day reflects a growing awareness and commitment to address mental health issues within the community. By providing a space for dialogue and support, organizers hope to contribute to the overall well-being of residents while encouraging continued conversations around mental health awareness and accessibility.
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