THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 31, 2024 Page 5 Celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Mid-grade Regular $3.87 3.31 73 67 From left to right: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services/Special Education Pam MacDonald, Disability Commission Secretary/Clerk Ralph Long, Disability Commission Chair Marilyn Andrews, 99 Faces Project creator Lynda Cutrell, Mayor Gary Christenson, City of Malden ADA Compliance Offi cer Maria Luise, HR Director Anthony Chiccuarelli, DEI Coordinator Kashawna Harling and INTERFACE Referral Service Co-Director Heather Byrns. (Courtesy of the City of Malden) Special to Th e Advocate O n May 20, the Malden Disability Commission, led by Chair Marilyn Andrews, hosted an event in the City Council Chambers in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. The event featured Lynda Cutrell, a mental health advocate, who focuses on building public awareness about mental health, outreach, education and advocacy. Lynda created the “99 Faces Project,” which was exhibited at the Boston Museum of Science and addresses the science of our mental health while promoting the narrative of actual recoveries. Marilyn Andrews spoke about the work of the Disability Commission to bring awareness to the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. Also, part of the program was a proclamation issued by Mayor Gary Christenson and an informational table led by INTERFACE Referral Service, which has been working to assist our residents in fi nding resources. Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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