"Chalk the Walk" is a simple activity for anyone who wants to participate by writing positive messages on sidewalks across Eau Claire. | Jelleke Vanooteghem / Unsplash
"Chalk the Walk" is a simple activity for anyone who wants to participate by writing positive messages on sidewalks across Eau Claire. | Jelleke Vanooteghem / Unsplash
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the Eau Claire Mental Health Action Team is doing it all it can to bring added attention to this important cause.
"Chalk the Walk" is set to play out all this month, and Eau Claire residents are being encouraged to chalk positive, encouraging notes on sidewalks in neighborhoods across the city.
Participation is free for anyone interested. Mental Health Action Team cochair T.J. Atkins explained that the beauty of "Chalk the Walk" is found in its simplicity.
"It takes us back to being kids again, you know," Atkins told ABC News 18. "I don't know where we get jaded as adults -- I still haven't figured out when that actually happens to us -- but it does. And to have that simple reminder of just a little note. You feel good when you write the note, and someone else is going to see it and feel good, too."
Those wanting to join the movement or support the cause are able to pick up free chalk at the Community Table or the Children’s Museum. The Mental Health Action Team is also encouraging participants to share an image of their sidewalk art on social media using the hashtags #HealthyEC, #YouAreNotAlone and #MentalHealthMatters.
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