NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A hot day got a little sweeter with soothing sounds and snow cones as Nashville's Metro Health Department brought mental health resources directly to the Woodbine community.

"This is an area that we have not really had a lot of exposure to when it comes to behavioral health services," said Alexis Hill with the Metro Health Department, who connected with the crowd at their Woodbine Public Health Center.

Families got to go inside a firetruck, chat with police, or grab fliers from booths and ask questions about available resources.

"If they need counseling services, if they need resources about overdose prevention or suicide prevention, we are right here next to them," Hill said.

Several awards showed appreciation for community leaders during the event.

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