11/27/2025
✨ Unmasking Mental Illness: A Night of Connection, Culture, and Community ✨
On DÃa de los Mu***os, the Las Cruces Su***de Prevention Task Force gathered with our community for our 2nd Annual Unmasking Mental Illness Masquerade Ball. It was a vibrant celebration of remembrance, healing, and the shared commitment to ending stigma around mental health and su***de.
This year’s event was filled with color, cultura, and heartfelt connection. Guests honored loved ones, enjoyed face painting, music, photo backdrops, and delicious food, and came together to support su***de prevention efforts throughout Doña Ana County.
Every mask, every marigold, every conversation reminded us that we heal in community. Mental health deserves visibility, compassion, and celebration.
💛 A very special thank you to our event partner, Elite Events, for bringing this vision to life.
💛 Deep gratitude to our sponsors — Counseling Las Cruces, Doña Ana County Resilience Leaders, KG Innovative Solutions, and Senator Bill Soules — for supporting this meaningful night and the work behind it.
💛 And a heartfelt thank you to Coventina Waterhawk, whose tarot readings grounded the evening and helped keep everyone emotionally regulated throughout the night.
📸 Swipe through to see some of the beautiful moments we shared.
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