COLUMBUS, Ga. ( WRBL ) – The Columbus Heath Department is calling for men to attend the department’s free Men’s Resource Fair on Feb. 21.
“We’re very excited to host this event for all the men in our area,” said Georgia Strong Families Coordinator Dorcas Woody. “Men are so important to our families and communities, and we’re offering services to help men realize their potential.”
The resource fair is scheduled to be held at the Columbus Public Library located at 3000 Macon Rd. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to males of all ages.
Services that will be available to attendees at the event include information on education completion and trade occupations; provided by Miller-Motte College and Columbus Technical College, resume-building, and employment services from Goodwill Southern Rivers, Better Work Columbus, Staff Zone, and Hire Quest.
Health screenings will also be available, including blood pressure checks and HIV along with STI home tests and information about mental health and counseling services from New Horizons Behavioral Health and the National Alliance on Mental Health.