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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Help us spread awareness and reduce stigma
Each year, May is celebrated across the country as Mental Health Awareness Month.
This year, our theme is “Keep Going”. Wellness is a journey, and each person’s path is different. Finding hope, healing, and health for yourself and your loved ones can feel overwhelming. But through it all, you can make a choice to pursue wellness. Keep going – one day at a time.
Mental Health Partners invites our community to join us and other organizations in reducing stigma and increasing awareness about the importance of mental health.
Local Mental Health Awareness Month events
We encourage you and your family to participate in free and low-cost mental health trainings, events, and wellness activities throughout Boulder and Broomfield counties all month long! Here are just a few upcoming opportunities in our area:
May 1
ACTIVITY: Mindfulness Activity for Kids & Teens
Hosted by Mental Health Partners
When: 3-5pm
Where: Lafayette Public Library (775 Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026)
Cost: FREE
May 3
TRAINING: Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Hosted by Community Reach Center
When: 9am-5pm
Where: Platte Valley Medical Center (1600 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601)
Cost: FREE
May 5
EVENT: Emerge 5K Run
Hosted by Rise Against Suicide
When: 8-11am
Where: Boulder Reservoir (5275 Reservoir Rd Boulder, CO 80301)
Cost: FREE
May 6
TRAINING: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) for Suicide Prevention
Hosted by Mental Health Partners
When: 10-11:30am
Where: Virtual/online
Cost: $10 (FREE for those who live or work in Broomfield and Boulder counties)
TRAINING: Veteran Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Hosted by Jefferson Center
When: 8:30am-5pm
Where: Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (4005 Kipling St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033)
Cost: FREE
May 7
TRAINING: Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Hosted by WellPower
When: 9:30am-4pm
Where: Virtual/online
Cost: $45
May 7-8
TRAINING: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Hosted by Mental Health Partners
When: 8:30am-4:30pm (both days)
Where: Ryan Wellness Center (1000 Alpine Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304)
Cost: $220 (scholarships available upon request)
May 11
EVENT: NAMIWalks Colorado
Hosted by NAMI Boulder County
When: 9am-12pm
Where: Centennial Center Park (13050 E Peakview Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111)
Cost: FREE (donations encouraged)
May 15
WEBINAR: "Empowered Families" - Current Substance Abuse Trends
Hosted by City of Boulder
When: 6-7:30pm
Where: Virtual/online
Cost: FREE
TRAINING: Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Hosted by SummitStone Health Partners
When: 8:30am-5pm
Where: 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Cost: FREE
TRAINING: Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Hosted by WellPower
When: 9:30am-4pm
Where: Virtual/online
Cost: $45
May 17
TRAINING: Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Hosted by Mental Health Partners
When: 9am-4pm
Where: Intermountain Health Lafayette Clinic (300 Exempla Circle Lafayette, CO 80026)
Cost: $45
TRAINING: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) for Suicide Prevention
Hosted by SummitStone Health Partners
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Virtual/online
Cost: FREE
May 30
TRAINING: Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental
Hosted by Jefferson Center
When: 9am-4:30pm
Where: Virtual/online
Cost: FREE
May 31
ACTIVITY: Mindfulness Activity for Kids & Teens
Hosted by Mental Health Partners
When: 2-5pm
Where: Broomfield Public Library (3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020)
Cost: FREE
June 14
TRAINING: Introduction to Mental Health & Wellness
Hosted by Mental Health Partners
When: 8-10am
Where: Virtual/online
Cost: FREE
TRAINING: Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Hosted by Mental Health Partners
When: 9am-3pm
Where: Broomfield (exact location TBD)
Cost: $45 (FREE for those who live or work in Broomfield and Boulder counties)
June 20 & 21
TRAINING: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Hosted by Mental Health Partners
When: 8:30am-4:30pm (both days)
Where: Ryan Wellness Center (1000 Alpine Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304)
Cost: $220 (scholarships available upon request)
June 25
TRAINING: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) for Suicide Prevention
Hosted by Mental Health Partners
When: 9-10:30am
Where: Virtual/online
Cost: $10 (FREE for those who live or work in Broomfield and Boulder counties)
Resources for promoting Mental Health Awareness Month
In addition to following us on social media (links in sidebar and footer) and sharing resources with your family and friends, we invite you to download your favorite desktop and mobile phone background to help raise awareness and reduce stigma.
Download desktop backgrounds
To download, right-click (or Control-click for Mac users) on the wallpaper you want and save to your computer. Then, add your new wallpaper under your computer's display settings.
Download phone backgrounds
To download, select the wallpaper you want by holding your finger on the image and saving to your Photos. Then, add your new wallpaper under your phone's display settings.
Support mental health organizations in your community
For over 60 years, Mental Health Partners has grown deep roots in our community. We are proud to partner with other nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and local businesses to provide a robust offering of mental health and substance use services for individuals and families across Boulder and Broomfield counties (and beyond).
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to consider supporting these local organizations serving the Boulder and Broomfield community that specialize in mental health, wellness, and recovery:
Want to support Mental Health Partners? Visit our Donate page to learn how your gift makes a difference!