On this episode of the #JoinTheConversation series, we are joined by mental health specialist and Dutchess County Legislator, Barrington Atkins. We learn about his journey into the field of mental health and dive in to hear his work in this space as both a practitioner and legislator. To get in touch with Barrington: Cell:  845-518-0056 | E-Mail: [email protected] To email all legislators: [email protected] To learn more about our co-host Heather-Ann and Nami Mid-Hudson: Listen to This Is Beacon episodes #45 and #48 Visit: @namimidhudson | Linktree Mental Health Marathon Event details: Saturday, May 21 9AM-2PM, 49 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY #JoinTheConversation #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #Wellness #GoodVibesWellness #Beacon #BeaconNY #Community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iambeacon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iambeacon/support