Ephraim McDowell Health, Lincoln County School’s FRYSCs, the Lincoln County Health Department, and the Lincoln County Public Library are coming together to host Derby Day for Mental Health—a fun, family-friendly event focused on promoting mental wellness and connecting the community with valuable local resources.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 2 at Veterans Park in Stanford. Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including kids’ ‘horse races,’ horse decorating, a petting zoo, and music from a live DJ. Free lunch, generously provided by the American Legion, will be available, along with fun treats like a cotton candy machine!
The event schedule includes:

·         10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Horse decorating

·         11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Free lunch

·         12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Kids’ horse races (for ages 2-11)

Community resource booths will be available throughout the event, providing information, support services, and resources related to mental health and overall well-being.

Come have a fun Derby Day and support mental health in your community!

For more information, please contact Monica Gilbert, Community Services Project Coordinator, at mlrobertson@emhealth.org.