Stigma-Free Sticker Contest for Middle and High School Students

From Bergen County Stigma-Free Initiative
Due Date: Friday, March 28
The County Executive and Bergen County’s Department of Health Services are sponsoring an annual Stigma-Free Sticker Contest. Artwork should represent what it means to be stigma-free or what “Proud to Be Stigma-Free” looks like. The contest is open to all middle and high school students. Winner will receive a $300 grand prize gift card! Additional category winners may be identified for other prizes. Contact Mayra Cabrera at mcabrera@bergencountynj.gov or call 201-634-2750 with any questions. See sticker packet for details.

The Bergen County Stigma-Free Initiative is a county-wide program that works to prevent and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, raises awareness of the disease of mental illness through education, helps make conversations about mental health a part of everyday discussions, and eliminates and prevents stigma to encourage those who live with a mental illness to seek assistance without the fear of being negatively judged.