“Like all Americans, the Ozark Guidance staff, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees are all horrified and saddened by the tragedy that recently occurred in Newtown, Connecticut. We extend our sympathy to all the families whose lives were forever changed by this tragic event, an event that we will not and should not forget,” Tom Petrizzo, CEO, Ozark Guidance.

In response to the recent tragedy in Connecticut,

Ozark Guidance is Hosting an Open Forum,

 “What’s on Your Mind?”

Discussing Mental Health Awareness, Education, and Community Concerns.

This free community event will be on Thursday, December 27, 2012

The Jones Center for Families

10:30 a.m. to Noon

All Northwest Arkansas concerned citizens are encouraged to attend.

Ask the Experts:

Tom Petrizzo, MSW, Chief Executive Officer

Lance Foster, M.D., Chief Medical Officer

Rob Gershon, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer

Lori Chalmers, M.Ed., Associate Clinical Officer

 Ozark Guidance is the largest nonprofit community mental health center in

Northwest Arkansas, annually providing services for over 14,000 local residents including children, families and adults. Ozark Guidance has service locations in Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Huntsville, and Berryville.  For information about mental health services call

479-750-2020 or 1-800-234-7052, Hearing Impaired 1-800-545-1833

www.ozarkguidance.org