The Association of Legal Administrators, Metropolitan Detroit Chapter, will host “Coffee, Dogs, & Mental Health” on Wednesday, May 13, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Coffee & Bark, 24141 John R Rd. in Hazel Park.

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, speaker Anne Bicego will discuss the importance of mental health in the workplace. She will be joined by therapy dog Andi.

There is no cost for the event but registration is requested. To register, visit https://aladetroit.org.

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