Lancaster-based We Rise International’s Programa Semillas de Salud Mental is launching a free, eight-week, Spanish-speaking anxiety support group for women in Lancaster, beginning July 10, 2024, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Spanish-speaking women are invited to come together to learn techniques to reduce and manage anxiety in a confidential and supportive small group setting.

This group is the first of many in a three-year LMC Legacy Foundation grant-funded initiative for We Rise International. The program will offer free Spanish-speaking support groups for women, men and youth on various topics. Says Executive Director Janelle Bitikofer, “It’s a vital new resource for the Hispanic community seeking culturally sensitive emotional support and mental health well-being.”