CASSOPOLIS — May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of this, Woodlands will kick off a month-long awareness campaign beginning at noon Tuesday on the lawn at 960 M-60 E. in Cassopolis. The event is open to the public.

This event will feature a proclamation and the planting of pinwheels as a reminder that mental health matters and as a community why everyone should care about the mental health and related wellness needs of all Cass County residents, said Woodlands representatives.

“Why Care” is a campaign of awareness from the National Alliance of Mental Illness that is supported by Woodlands. The WhyCare? campaign is an opportunity to share the importance of mental health treatment, support and services to all people, families, caregivers and loved ones affected by mental illness and a challenge to address systems and attitudes that present barriers to treatment and recovery.