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\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Walk Houston (TWH) is a non-profit organization that started by hosts annual event during the World Mental Health Week to spread awareness and raise funds. TWH works alongside other 501(c)(3) agencies which provide mental services to the those in the Greater Houston area.\u00a0<\/p>\n TWH is where local 501(C)3 non-profits join as one, to raise funds and awareness. This is done by advocating on behalf of people with a mental illness and by registering a \u201cWalk Agency\u201d team. The 5k walk is designed to invigorate mental illness sufferers to receive help and treatment. TWH has no finish line and instead an \u201cArch of Breakthrough\u201d, symbolizing achievements\u2019 in mental health. TWH raises funds and awareness for mental health but more importantly, raises self-esteem, self-respect and worthiness in a sufferer.<\/p>\n After the 5K walk concludes, the \u201cMental Health Expo\u201d begins. This is where mental health service providers network with participants of the walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The \u201cChildren\u2019s Corner\u201d is a pro-active learning area offering information on childhood mental illnesses. *Please be aware that this is not a diagnosis.*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n TWH is dog friendly and we encourage all participants to bring the dog to the walk. However, all dogs must be on a leash and collar. It is scientifically proven a dog benefits a person with a perceived mental illness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Walk Houston: Our Journey to Mental Health<\/h1>\n
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The 5K Walk<\/h2>\n
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<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Children\u2019s Corner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Pup Tent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n