News 3 Town Hall Mental Health Matters supporting students in partnership with the Avery Burton Foundation and UNLV sponsored by DesertHope Treatment Center.
The conversation is about mental and emotional well-being.
The third annual “Obsidian & Neon”: Building Black Life & Identity in Las Vegas” photo/narrative profiles exhibit is featuring Reggie Burton, owner of the RB Group public relations firm and founder of the Avery Burton Foundation, as one of its 21 iconic photo/narrative profiles of black Las
Vegans who have made a difference in their community.
As a special recognition and in celebration of Black History Month, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Branch 1111 recently awarded Southern Nevada public relations professional Reggie Burton with its distinguished Legacy Builder Award for 2022.
Burton was selected for making a profound and positive difference in the
community through his work at the Avery Burton Foundation.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Avery Burton Foundation hosted its second annual “Hike and Heal” event on Saturday.
Community members came together to get outdoors in Boulder City for the walk.
Many studies show the correlation between getting outside and mental health; wellness can boost endorphins and serotonin levels. Hormones that help improve mood and cognition.
The foundation is dedicated to bringing awareness to the cause.
“It’s named after my son Avery Burton. He had a major depressive episode after graduating college in 2017 and eventually wound up taking his life. We wanted to do something to bring awareness to mental health and depression issues, so we started this foundation,” Reggie Burton, founder of the Avery Burton Foundation, said
The foundation continues to partner with the community by providing scholarships, mental health, first aid training, and more.
ABF is proud to announce it has partnered with KSNV Channel 3 News Las Vegas to bring you “Mental Health Matters” segment, which introduces you to real life stories in the Las Vegas community.
See the first of many stories at https://news3lv.com/news/local/mental-health-matters-christina-aldans-story
Contact us: info@averyburtonfoundation.org
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