In an effort to further a communitywide dialogue about the importance of good mental health, another showing of Look It In the Eye will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 at First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. This event is free and open to all members of the area communities.
The Human Development Center (HDC) has teamed up with independent filmmaker Dan Woods of Superior, Wis. HDC provided the major funding for Woods’ newly released film, a documentary about two local families who have been confronted by mental illness. Their intimate stories of pain, resilience, and recovery are portrayed in this powerful film. A showing to health care professionals and education and governmental leaders in Grand Marais in September was met with positive reviews.
“Stigma is a major barrier to people seeking help when they need it,” Jim Gruba, HDC executive director said. “That’s why this film is so important. We want people to understand mental illness and join a dialogue in our community. The more people know, the better they can help themselves or help their loved ones get the help and support they need. Education is an important part of HDC’s mission.”
HDC is a private, non-profit community mental health center that was established in 1938. HDC serves residents in Douglas County in northwestern Wisconsin and Carlton, Cook, Lake, and southern St. Louis counties in northeastern Minnesota.
To learn more about Look It In the Eye visit www. lookitintheeye.org
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