HEALTHY LEE JULY NEWSLETTER

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in July to
bring awareness to the unique mental health struggles that racial and
ethnic minority communities face.

Particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and
substance use treatment services have been harder to access. This
month, we are promoting tools to contribute to mental wellness and
health for minority communities!

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Hurricane Shelter for Those with Special Needs

If you require specialty care, Lee County has a Special Medical Needs Shelter that will be open for those with medical needs that require electricity, who are oxygen dependent, require dialysis, who rely on ventilators, nebulizers, and other needs.

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Community Partner Happenings

Learn to Cook Healthy Meals
Health & Wellness
Join this nutritional education program designed for SNAP-eligible parents and caregivers of school-aged children. Offered by UF/IFAS Food Nutrition Program.
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Healthy Living Collaboration
Health & Wellness
The GOAL of the Healthy Living Collaboration is to improve overall health and increase food security for the School District of Lee County students and families.
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Boys & Girls Club Red Sox Raffle
Health & Wellness
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Lee County to support the children in our community.
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Barbershop Wellness Program
Health & Wellness
Learn about health and well-being at an educational cooking demo at Utopia Barbershop on July 9th! Leave with food to re-create the dish at home!
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Wellness Wednesdays
Health & Wellness
Approximately 37 million people in the United States have diabetes. It’s
important to know how to manage and control diabetes to prevent possible complications and live well.

Designed for the uninsured and underinsured. Learn more about how this Diabetes Boot Camp class can help you!
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Healthy Life Center Classes

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Important Information

Attend this Healthcare Career Fair to learn about in-demand healthcare jobs!

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Join Barbershop Wellness at Utopia on August 6th to learn to shop and cook on a budget!

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Parents and guardians of children who had absences due to COVID during the last school year may be eligible for P-EBT benefits! Apply by July 31st!

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Highlights from Healthy Lee

Pride, Not Prejudice Conference
Mental and Behavioral Health
The Healthy Lee Behavioral Health Coalition was pleased to offer an educational conference that encouraged and trained mental health professionals and clinicians who work with, or who are interested in working with, the LGBTQIA+ community. Four CEUs were offered.

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The Healthy Lee movement was created to empower and inspire visitors and the people of SWFL to live a life of optimal health and well-being by making healthy lifestyle choices through education and action. This newsletter gives you access to our valuable resources and news. Please feel free to submit your organization’s events to www.HealthyLee.com under the Events tab. If you require assistance, please email [email protected].

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Ft. Myers, Florida 33916