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!
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If you have any questions about hosting an event or adding your event to our calendar, please contact 2025 MHM Planning Co-Chair, 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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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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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 |