Karli Webster, a former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” is set to hold “Fight the Stigma,” a free musical event meant to raise awareness about mental health issues in Santa Clarita.

“Fight the Stigma” is planned for June 8, and is expected to feature live performances by a number of artists, including Webster herself and fellow “The Voice” contestants Brooke Simpson and Britton Buchanan, as well as art presentations and interactive activities.

The goal for the event is to open up conversations about mental health and offer support, according to the event website.

“I have so many friends who are artists who use music to cope and to share their experiences with others,” Webster said. “That’s why a concert was my first thought. Music is a way so many people connect with other people, and it’s a way that so many people feel less alone when it comes to mental health challenges.”

The event is called “Fight the Stigma” because of the bias people have against mental health issues, according to Webster.

“Mental health has been a taboo topic for ages,” Webster said. “People feel like they can’t talk about it; like they can’t get help. There’s still shame attached to getting help, which is an unfortunate thing.”

“Fight the Stigma” is meant to provide support, but also a means of receiving help. Event organizers plan to share local resources for those struggling with mental health issues, according to Webster.

“I want to be able to have people walk away having gained relationships and resources of people they can talk to, (to) know that they’re not alone,” Webster said.

Webster herself says she struggles with mental health issues. The singer has spoken about it at previous events and discussions, and also plans to share more during the event.

“I’m pretty open about my experiences with anxiety and panic disorder and depression,” Webster said. “I’ll be talking more about it a lot throughout the night.”

“Fight the Stigma” is planned to be a free event that is open to all ages, according to the event website.

“The whole environment is just meant to be open and empathetic and help people feel less alone,” Webster said. “There are so many people going through the same things they are.”

The event is scheduled to be on June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Sierra Hills Club. For more information, and to get free tickets, visit the event website.

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