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    MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Fair

    The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is committed to advancing mental health equity and eliminating mental health disparities. As part of this work, the APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Initiative honors Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by supporting community-driven efforts that expand access to education, strengthen pathways to care, and promote culturally responsive mental health services.

    A cornerstone of this initiative, the annual APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Fair is held in partnership with local organizations and institutions of higher education since 2022. The fair brings together mental health professionals, community leaders, advocates, and service providers to share resources, foster dialogue, and support holistic well-being.

    Through interactive and family-friendly programming, the Community Fair aims to:

    • Increase awareness of mental health challenges experienced by underrepresented communities while addressing stigma and misinformation
    • Provide practical, culturally relevant education on how individuals and families can support mental wellness
    • Connect attendees with local resources that address the full spectrum of needs, including mental health care, substance use services, and social supports
    • Highlight tools and resources that empower individuals to support loved ones and navigate pathways to care

    Since its launch, the APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Fair has impacted nearly 1000 community members and partnered with over 100 local organizations across multiple cities, reflecting a shared commitment to meeting communities where they are, honoring their strengths, and building more equitable and accessible systems of care.

    Find news coverage and photos of our past events below:

    National Latino Behavioral Health Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico, (2026)

    Group of community leaders and organizers pose together, displaying a framed recognition certificate
    Attendees visit vendor booths and browse health resources at an outdoor community health fair
    Community member speaks with a health fair exhibitor at a resource table with brochures and information

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    Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA (2025)

    Woman sitting at Dept. of Human Services booth
    Two people talking at booth
    Facilitator giving presentation while attendees listen

    Virginia Commonwealth University’s Mary and Frances Youth Center in Richmond, VA (2024)

    booth at the 2024 Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair
    booth at the 2024 Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair
    participants pose for a picture at the 2024 Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair

    Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD (2023)

    participants pose for a photo at the 2023 Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair
    participants interacting with a booth at the community fair
    participants applaud a speaker at the community fair
    participants pose for a photo outside at the community fair

    Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C. (2022)

    participants interacting with a booth at the 2022 Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair
    participants pose for a picture at the 2022 Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair
    participants having a discussion at the 2022 Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair

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