StarVista's Health Ambassador Program-Youth (HAP-Y) and the San Mateo Public Library present: Lift Your Voice: An Open Mic Event to raise awareness for Mental Health Month.

This event is a celebration of storytelling- to help build resilience, community, and support.All ages are encouraged to participate by sharing photovoice stories, essays, poem, and songs. Preformers and spectators of all ages welcome. If you plan to participate as an Open Mic presenter, please register by Friday April 19th. 

Regestration required.

Presenters must register by April 19.

Questions about presenting? Please reach out to kassandra.chavez@star-vista.org

Presenters will be entered into a raffle for a $50.00 gift card.

Refreshments will be served.

The Library closes at 5:00pm, please enter through the Oak Room patio on the east end of the building, the parking garage will remain open during the event and close at 7:30.

Guidelines for presenters:

• Maintain your time between 3-5 minutes per person 

Topics to Consider:

• Story of your Journey with mental health 
• Story of personal growth 
• Story of healing and recovery
• Story of connection, support, and community 
• Story of hardship and resilience