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Lansing coffee shop brews conversations about mental health through partnership with Positive Somebody

Positive Somebody founder Jenny Metzmaker works to destigmatize mental health conversations by providing resources and tools in a comfortable coffee shop environment
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LANSING, Mich — LANSING, Mich. — A local Biggby Coffee shop is brewing up more than just coffee as it partners with Positive Somebody to help neighbors speak up about their mental health.

  • Biggby Coffee is partnering with Positive Somebody to promote mental health awareness in Lansing
  • Jenny Metzmaker founded Positive Somebody to provide families with mental health tools and resources
  • Mental health advocate Harper Dodge brings new perspectives to the organization's community outreach

Jenny Metzmaker, the founder and CEO of Positive Somebody, is working to provide community members with resources to process their emotions.
"The goal behind Positive Somebody is to teach families that they can have a positive life, and they can navigate their mental health with the right tools and resources," Metzmaker said.

Metzmaker has been influencing many neighbors about the importance of mental health for quite some time, and Harper Dodge has brought a new perspective to the organization.

Watch below to see how this local initiative is making

mental health conversations more accessible

Lansing coffee shop brews conversations about mental health through partnership with local wellness organization Positive Somebody

"I've been learning a lot about mental health issues in my last semester. Mental health disorders and positive coping skills can help loads with people," Dodge said.

Metzmaker wants to ensure all community members understand that mental health resources are accessible.

"I would say that I know mental health can be scary, especially if you're going through some things, it doesn't need to be; there are a lot of resources out there," Metzmaker said.

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