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
Print the full calendar of events here: MHM Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
| Date/Time | Event | Event Description | Location | Contact |
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Fri, 5/1 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Photovoice Mental Health Month Gallery Viewing |
In celebration of Mental Health Month, this Photovoice gallery intends to center community voice, foster connection, and create space for reflection, healing, and learning across our system of care. Gallery will showcase Spanish and English Photovoices created by clients and community members. We invite YOU to take a moment pause, engage with these stories, and reconnect with our shared mission of service. Free ice cream will be offered! More info |
Patio area of 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403 |
Nicoletta Kelleher (she/her) (650) 649-8411 nkelleher@smcgov.org |
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Sat, 5/2 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Photovoice and Digital Storytelling | PhotoVoice is a global storytelling movement that moves beyond the traditional art gallery by putting the power of the lens directly into the hands of those with lived experience. |
Domini Hoskins Black History Museum and Learning Center 890 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City 94063 |
One New Heartbeat 650-440-0567 |
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Sun, 5/3 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Release the Rage: a Queer Community Exhale |
A free space where community members can experience a collective catharsis through art, punching bags, dancing, stress ball making and MORE! RSVP here. |
Ryder Park, 1801 J. Hart Clinton Dr, San Mateo | info@sanmateopride.org |
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Tues, 5/5 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Mental Health Month Kickoff Event |
Join us for our Mental Health Month kickoff event, bringing together community to spark conversation and strengthen support across San Mateo County. RSVP here. |
2600 S El Camino Real, Suite 300 San Mateo, CA 94403 |
communications@felton.org |
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Wed, 5/6 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
NAMI SMC Mental Health & Lunch For All |
NAMI SMC warmly invites you to join us for a casual lunch and convo. Come learn more about our work we’re doing to support families affected by mental illness, meet our team, and connect with your nonprofit neighbors! A taco bar lunch will be provided! RSVP here. |
NAMI San Mateo County 350 Twin Dolphin Dr. #115, Redwood City |
LParmerLohan@namisanmateo.org |
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Sat, 5/9 10a.m. -2 p.m. (Walk is from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.) |
Walk for Mental Health Awareness |
Join your fellow community members on a walk for mental health awareness. Attendees will receive a bracelet, Calm app access and a book giveaway. Learn more here. |
Meet at Quarry Park at the entrance of the trail – 399, San Francisco Ave, Brisbane |
Sara Nahass Lopez snahass@brisbaneca.org |
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Sat, 5/9 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. |
P.O.W.E.R. Walk: Promoting Our Wellness, Empowering Resilience |
Join us for a one-mile walk + community celebration with music, youth voices, and wellness resources. RSVP here. |
San Mateo Central Park 50 E. 5th Ave, San Mateo |
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Mon, 5/11 6:30 p.m. |
Stress Less, Live More Webinar |
In this free one-hour workshop, you’ll walk away with practical tools to help you monitor and reduce stress starting that same night. Join TGA Coaching’s Patricia Cheng live on Zoom for an honest, hands-on conversation designed for working women who are ready to feel more in control of their wellbeing. |
Via Zoom See contact to register |
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Thurs, 5/14 3 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. |
Art Making Workshop | Art helps reduce stress, express feelings, and support healing. Celebrate Mental Health Month with creativity and connection. |
Recovery Connection Center 650 Main St. Redwood City |
info@vorsmc.org 650-980-1920 |
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Thurs, 5/14 5 p.m. |
Seeing Through Stigma Panel | Seeing Through Stigma presentations consist of panelists who share their journeys of recovery with various audiences, and the paths they have taken towards reaching a place of recovery for themselves. |
Heart & Soul 1633 Old Bayshore Hwy, Ste 160, Burlingame |
stspeerpanel@gmail.com |
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Sat, 5/16 8a.m.- 12 p.m. |
Soul Stroll 2026 |
The 2026 Soul Stroll Community Health Village will shine with resources and corporate partners providing valuable products, screenings, and information. Gain access to the main event, enjoy a light breakfast, participate in professionally led warm-up sessions, receive free health screenings from our partners, savor a healthy lunch, and engage in children’s activities! Get tickets here. |
1701 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo |
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Sun, 5/17 12:45 p.m. – 2 p.m. |
SMCPC Out & About- Goat Yoga at Lemos Farm |
Join the San Mateo County Pride Center as we explore our county with our Out & About events. This month, we will meet at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay for some Goat Yoga. Come to class with us, and the best part is that this is on us- no cost to our community members! RSVP here. |
Lemos Farm 12320 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay |
info@sanmateopride.org 650-591-0133 |
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Tues, 5/19 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
SMACE Annual Mental Health Wellness Fair |
Every year we make an effort to inform our students about the Mental Health services in our area. We want to invite your organization to host the table at the SMACE Annual Mental Health Wellness Fair in May. Please, see the details and RSVP here: SMACE 2026 Wellness Fair |
San Mateo Adult and Career Education 789 East Poplar Avenue, San Mateo – SMART Center |
Marina Kravtsova mkravtsova@smuhsd.org |
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Wed, 5/20 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Conversation Cafe: Breaking Out on Burnout | More info to come. |
Community Room 1044 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City |
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Wed, 5/20 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
SMACE Annual Mental Health Wellness Fair |
Every year we make an effort to inform our students about the Mental Health services in our area. We want to invite your organization to host the table at the SMACE Annual Mental Health Wellness Fair in May. Please, see the details and RSVP here: SMACE 2026 Wellness Fair |
San Mateo Adult and Career Education 789 East Poplar Avenue, San Mateo – SMART Center |
Marina Kravtsova mkravtsova@smuhsd.org |
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Wed, 5/20 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Building Brain-Healthy Habits |
Join us to learn about some ways to start taking charge of your brain health, at any age! Our presenter from the Alzheimer’s Association share will tips for living better now and guarding against cognitive decline as we grow older. More info here. |
Menlo Park Library 800 Alma St |
John Weaver jnweaver@menlopark.gov 650-304-5624 |
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Thurs, 5/21 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Providing Therapy to Our Native & Indigenous Communities |
Join us for an informative workshop on how to support Mayan Communities, what a focus on understand their unique challenges, barriers to behavioral health access, and the factors that influence their well-being. Register here. |
San Mateo County Office of Education 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City |
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Sun, 5/24 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Youth Wellness Summit |
A free community event for youth and families of all ages to connect, recharge, and explore mental health and self-care. RSVP here. |
1701 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo |
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Wed, 5/27 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
Mental Health Open Mic |
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. |
Café Zoë 1929 Menalto Ave., Menlo Park |
John Weaver jnweaver@menlopark.gov 650-304-5624 |
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Thurs, 5/28 – Fri, 5/29 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Must attend both days |
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) |
ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—ASIST can be learned and used by anyone. Register here. |
Sobrato Center 330 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City |
bhrs-workforcedev@smcgov.org |
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Fri, 5/29 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
YMCA Open House and Mental Health Awareness Celebration |
Join the Mental Health Services YMCA for a special Open House and Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration. This event is an opportunity to step inside our Pacifica clinic, meet our dedicated teams, and learn more about the programs supporting youth and families across San Mateo and San Francisco counties. Learn more here. |
YMCA Pacifica Clinic 435 Edgemar Avenue, Pacific |
Deidra Somerville DSomerville@ymcasf.org. |
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Sat, 5/30 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Nourishing Wellness: A Community Conversation on Eating Disorders |
This event aims to increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders and disordered eating. Through education, lived experience, and behavioral health expertise, the presentation will help reduce stigma, encourage early support, and connect community members to available resources. Register here. |
Regional Operations Center 501 Winslow St, Redwood City, CA 94063 |
Maria Martinez: 650-586-2719 Charo Martinez: 650-542-1447 |
