Breaking Stigma in Parkersburg | Parkersburg News

Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

In Parkersburg, West Virginia, fifty passionate community members packed a room for a powerful training session aimed at dismantling the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders. Organized by Circles, the Parkersburg Engagement Project, and Westbrook Health Services, the “Challenging Stigma” workshop equipped attendees—including hospital reps, educators, and city officials—with tools to foster empathy and support. A standout moment? A newly created video, produced with local input, was unveiled to spark conversation and change. Attendees walked away with certificates, and the…