Parkersburg, W.Va. (April 12, 2023) – WVU Parkersburg is hosting Making Connections with Family Resources, an event to provide families and caregivers with resources for those struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. The event will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the College Activities Center.

A variety of mental health professionals will be speaking at the training. Exhibitors from several organizations will also be present to provide resources and talk to attendees. These exhibitors include, First Choice, WVU RTN, The Healthcare Plan, MSP-CAN, Disability Rights of WV, and Westbrook Health Services.

The event was funded by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, the Bureau for Behavioral Health and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Lunch and childcare will be provided. Visit https://forms.gle/hNHQej9A8vFDNbmh7 to register.