{"id":41121,"date":"2025-07-27T22:27:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T22:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/41121\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T22:27:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T22:27:11","slug":"break-the-stigma-of-mental-health-and-addiction-peak-of-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/41121\/","title":{"rendered":"Break the stigma of mental health and addiction \u2013 Peak of Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A powerful community event is underway in downtown Bellefontaine, aiming to turn stigma into strength\u2014one window at a time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1012545884423878\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Windows of Awareness<\/a>\u201d is a public art display and fundraiser designed to spark conversations about mental health and addiction.<\/p>\n<p>Organized in partnership with Recovery Zone, the initiative features creative, decorated windows installed throughout downtown Bellefontaine, each offering a message of hope, healing, and awareness.<\/p>\n<p>The windows will be on display through August 1st, and the public is invited to vote for their favorites\u2014one dollar per vote, with all proceeds supporting Recovery Zone\u2019s peer support program.<\/p>\n<p>It all leads up to a finale cookout and live window auction on Saturday, August 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Recovery Zone, located at 440 South St. Paris Street in Bellefontaine.<\/p>\n<p>Amber Chevington explains more:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can see the windows at:<\/p>\n<p>The Hanger boutiqueThe Naked GoatOne-Eyed Cookie LabMystic MammaEdward Jones- Darin OlsonThe Historic Canby BuildingThe Poppy SeedBelle PrintingSalon Platinum 121Undertone Beauty BarCandy CrazeThe BuildThe Peach Tree Boutique and GiftsNative Coffee<\/p>\n<p>Guests will have the chance to bid on their favorite window creations and connect with local mental health and recovery resources.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an opportunity to make a difference, show support, and help shift the conversation around mental health in our community.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s break the silence.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s break the stigma.<\/p>\n<p>One window at a time.<\/p>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/window-7-23-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"  data-\/> <img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/window-3-7-23-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"  data-\/> <img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/window-4-7-23-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"  data-\/> <img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" 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