Centerstone Hosts ‘You Are Not Alone’ Event With Art Unveiling

ALTON — Centerstone hosts an event focused on connection, mental health awareness and hope Thursday, May 7, 2026, at its Alton office.

Centerstone team members invite the community to the unveiling of “The Weight of the Shadow” sculpture by artist Ariana Berman and commissioned by Lucas McKenney. The piece represents the unseen emotional burdens many individuals carry with them through their daily lives.

“This piece is more than art, it’s an invitation to pause, check in and start conversations that matter,” Centerstone Director of Community Relations Aaron Seibert said. “Sometimes, a simple question like ‘Are you okay?’ can change everything.”

The art unveiling is meant to help the Alton community gain awareness of the behavioral health care resources available, to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health care and to remind individuals who may be struggling that they are not alone.

Support is available through Centerstone and other community partners, and through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988).

Centerstone hosts ‘You Are Not Alone’

Thursday, May 7, 3-5 p.m.

2615 Edwards St., Alton, IL

Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation reading and unveiling of “The Weight of the Shadow” sculpture by artist Ariana Berman

Contact: aaron.seibert@centerstone.org

About Centerstone: Centerstone is the largest nonprofit behavioral health organization in the United States. With more than 10,000 team members working at 360 locations in communities across the country, Centerstone provides healing and hope to people of all ages through mental health services, addiction care and social supports. Centerstone is a leader in operations for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes lives. Learn more at Centerstone.org.

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