Yap Behavioral Health and Wellness Program Hosts Fair for World Mental Health Day

Monday, October 12, 2026 /// DYCA PIO

Yap FM - The Behavioral Health and Wellness Program under the Department of Health Services successfully hosted a Behavioral Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Yap Living History Museum in observance of World Mental Health Day. The event was held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The fair featured a variety of activities and resources aimed at promoting mental health awareness and overall well-being, including health screenings, mental health support information, wellness activities, local food vendors, games, Habele reading programs, youth nonprofit organization activities and displays, photo booths, and raffle prizes.

The event provided an opportunity for community members to learn about mental health, access health information, and participate in activities that promote healthy living and community engagement.

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Program extends its appreciation to the Waab Healthy Lifestyle Coalition, Kids of Ruu Community, Iyefang Youth Group, JICA Volunteers, Immunization Program, Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Program, Family Planning (FP) Program, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program, Peer Counselors, and the U.S. Army for their support and participation.

The program recognizes the contributions of its partners and participating organizations in helping make the fair a success and supporting continued efforts to promote mental health awareness and wellness throughout Yap.

(For more information, please contact the Department of Health Services at 350-2110)