Evaluation of Los Angeles County's 2022 WeRise Mental Health Events.

WeRise-a component of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health's (LACDMH's) broader campaign, WhyWeRise-is an annual set of events targeting prevention and early intervention for mental health challenges. This evaluation indicates that WeRise events successfully reached groups of Los Angeles County residents particularly in need of mental health support, such as youth; mobilized them around mental health issues; and may have boosted awareness of mental health resources in the county. Perceptions of the events were very positive, with the vast majority saying that the event they attended connected them with resources and community, showed some of the strengths of their community, and empowered them to take care of their well-being.