Washtenaw Alive holds intergenerational dialogue on mental health in Manchester

Intergenerational dialogue on mental health roundtable discussion held in the Manchester High School commons on September 23, 2026. Photo courtesy of Celeste Kanpurwala.

by Sara Swanson

On Wednesday, September 23, Washtenaw Alive Suicide Prevention Coalition held an intergenerational dialogue on mental in the Manchester High School commons. While initially planned to be a moderated panel in the auditorium, attendees were all able to fit in the commons and the event was turned into a roundtable discussion. Carol Wotring, Community Resource Center director attended and reports that although it was small, it was poignant, and that she appreciated hearing the students and the seniors share their stories.

Washtenaw Alive Steering Committee (L to R): Cathy Galdes, Robin Batten, Celeste Kanpurwala, and Matt Raad at the event held last Wednesday here in Manchester. Photo courtesy of Celeste Kanpurwala.

Photo courtesy of Celeste Kanpurwala.

by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and a founder of the Manchester Mirror.