Attend Events
Attend Events
Each year we partner with local agencies and community members to offer free public events throughout San Mateo County. This year, we are offering both in-person and virtual events!
Continue visiting this website for updates.
If you have any questions about hosting an event or adding your event to our calendar, please contact Kristie Lui at KFLui@smcgov.org
Upcoming Events
| Date/ Time | Event | Event Description | Location | Contact |
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Tues, 4/22 9AM-11AM |
Board of Supervisors proclaim May as Mental Health Month | Join us in proclaiming May as Mental Health Month! Show your support by wearing lime green and/or making a public comment. |
In-person: 500 County Center, Redwood City Virtual: click here |
Sylvia Tang 650-578-7165 STang@smgov.org |
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Thurs, 5/1 3:30PM-5PM |
Alternatives to Suicide Adults Support Group |
Alternative ways of coping with difficult life circumstances. A safe non-clinical space for adults with personal lived experience. |
Virtual via Zoom. Click here |
More info here. |
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Every Tues and Thurs 5/1-5/30 6PM-7:30PM |
WRAP Around Trauma |
The Wellness Recovery Action Plan is a self-help wellness tool developed by Mary Ellen |
In-person: Recovery Connection Center 650 Main St., Redwood City. Virtual Via Zoom |
info@vorsmc.org |
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Every Tuesday 5/1-5/30 6PM-7PM |
WRAP Around Trauma – In Spanish | During this group we have the opportunity to create a learning environment by checking in with one another and working through the Wellness Recovery Action Plan to keep us in our wellness during difficult times and learn how to avoid crises and build a support system and a plan for them to follow if a crisis is unavoidable to follow. |
Virtual via Zoom Click here |
More info here |
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Sat, 5/3 1-2:30PM |
Songwriters in-the-round for Mental Health |
Enjoy a songwriter-in-the-round style performance from three local performers! Singer-songwriters Kimbelye Gold, Mardi Morillo, and Gaby Castro will join us to share their talents. Enjoy some beautiful music and personal tales of inspiration and healing. More info here. |
Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park |
John Weaver jnweaver@menlopark.gov |
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Tues, 5/6 5:30PM-7:30PM |
Self-Care Listens: Healing through Art and Music |
This event will teach attendees about the importance of mental health, community suicide awareness, and self-care. Current and former foster youth, Health Youth Ambassadors and crisis awareness experts will share information on their own mental health journey; what was helpful, and how community members can support others. There will be self-care activities, including rock painting and a communal Sound Bath, presented by Manpreet Singh. More info here. |
Redwood City Public Library 1044 Middlefield RoadRedwood City, CA, 94063 |
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Thurs, 5/8 6PM-7:30PM |
Mental Health Month Open Mic |
Please join us out in the community for Menlo Park’s 7th Annual Mental Health Open Mic Night! Musician and mental health advocate Frances Ancheta Becker will be our emcee for a special event at Café Zoe. Let’s bring our voices together—or feel free to come and share support as a listener–to increase awareness and inspire action to reduce stigma against those with mental health conditions. More info here. |
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St. |
John Weaver JNWeaver@menlopark.gov |
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Thurs, 5/15 3:30-5PM |
Alternatives to Suicide Adults Support Group |
Alternative ways of coping with difficult life circumstances. A safe non-clinical space for adults with personal lived experience. |
Heart & Soul 1633 Old Bayshore Hwy #160, Burlingame |
More info here. |
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Sat, 5/17 9AM-1PM |
Phoenix Garden: Rooted in Wellness |
Join us in community to walk the lavender labyrinth and enjoy some yoga, gardening and more. A monthly volunteer day is held where volunteers can join in community building at the Phoenix Garden Project. |
222 Paul Scannell Dr, San Mateo (Parking lot across from Youth Services Center) |
Julio Contreras JContre@ucanr.edu |
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Sat, 5/17 1PM-3PM |
T-shirt design & Mental Health Resource Fair | Join StarVista Crisis Center and Redwood City Public Library for an afternoon of screen printing shirts and snacks as part of Mental Health Awareness Month! Let’s take a break from the stress of life and let our imaginations run wild with a screen printing shirt activity, all while enjoying tasty snacks and great company. Supplies will be provided. This event is for grades 6-12. 1-2pm: Mental Health Resource Fair 2-3pm: Screen Printing |
Redwood City Downtown Library 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, California 94063 |
Sonia Delgado (650)780-7013 sdelgado@redwoodcity.org More info |
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Thurs, 5/22 1PM-3PM |
Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention | The Be Sensitive, Be Brave series infuses culture and diversity into foundational suicide prevention and mental health workshops. Participants will learn to recognize signs of mental health and suicidal distress and connect individuals to support. |
Virtual Via Zoom Register here |
Lisa Mena lisa@kingdomlove.live |
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Tues, 5/27 6PM-7PM |
Alzheimer’s: Building Foundations of Caregiving |
When someone close to you is impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, understanding the key aspects of caregiving can help to ensure the delivery of person-centered care while managing your own emotional and physical well-being. Our guest speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association will share some helpful information. More info here. |
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St. |
John Weaver JNWeaver@menlopark.gov |
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Wed, 5/28 9AM-5:30PM |
Adult Mental Health First Aid |
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based public education program that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required via this link. |
Filoli Garden 86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062 |
Lisa Mena lisa@kingdomlove.live |
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Thurs, 5/29 12PM-4PM |
Awareness in Action: Felton Institute (re)MIND and BEAM Early Psychosis Programs Open House |
Felton Institute staff will be on site talking about Coordinated Specialty Care, and how an interdisciplinary team can help speed recovery in early psychosis and early bipolar disorder. |
1108 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo CA 94402 | remindSM@felton.org |
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Fri, 5/30 9AM-3:30PM |
Youth Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based public education program that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. |
Virtual via Zoom Register here |
Lisa Mena lisa@kingdomlove.live |
