HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An invisible line separates stability from crisis, but are we always willing to talk about it?

While it may feel difficult, that's exactly what community members were encouraged to do during "Conversations on a Bench," a 24-hour, in-person and online event where anyone could walk up, sit down, and engage in open, meaningful conversations at Open Door Mission, located at 5803 Harrisburg Ave., east of downtown Houston.

This year, the nationwide conversation took place from Oct. 9-10, and Houston was involved for the first time.

"Conversations on a Bench" is inviting people nationwide, including Houston, to get real about mental health, homelessness and addiction on Oct. 9-10.

Open Door Mission CEO Brandan Thomas welcomed the public to the bench.

"In order to im

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