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!
Mental Health Month Mini-grant events are bolded.
Continue visiting this website for updates.
If you have any questions about hosting an event or adding your event to our calendar, please contact 2024 MHM Planning Co-Chair, Kristie Lui at KFlui@smcgov.org
| Date/ Time | Event | Event Description | Location | Contact |
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Sat, 4/20 9AM-2PM |
Belmont & San Carlos Teen Wellness Retreat | [Sold out] The City of Belmont and San Carlos are excited to host the Teen Wellness Retreat! This is a one-day event for teens to destress and refresh their mental health and well-being through various workshops and self-care activities. Register here. | San Carlos Youth Center (1001 Chestnut St., San Carlos) | |
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Wed, 5/1 9AM-11AM |
Pathways | Discussing mental health experiences across different social/cultural contexts, outline service pathways, and brainstorm solutions |
The Nueva School 131 E 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 |
415-939-6169 |
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Wed, 5/1 6:30PM-7:30PM |
Be whisked away to the islands, during a concert of Hawaiian classics & original compositions! Musician Faith Ako, who grew up in Hawaii and now lives in the Bay Area, will perform a mix of original songs and traditional Hawaiian music. |
Menlo Park Library 800 Alma St, Menlo Park |
John Weaver jnweaver@menlopark.gov 650-304-5624 |
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Fri, 5/3 5:30PM-7:30PM |
Lift Your Voices: An Open Mic Event | Share photovoice stories, poems, songs, or any creative piece of written work to share journey of mental health, wellness, and person growth |
San Mateo Library 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, CA 94402 |
Kassandra Chavez (she/her) Kassandra.chavez@star-vista.org |
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Sat, 5/4 10AM-2PM |
Heart, Minds, Hands | Be Sensitive Be Brave Training in English and in Spanish + service project for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Lunch will be provided. |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 975 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA 94066 |
Jean Perry (she/her) jeanpv78@gmail.com 650-219-7029 |
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Tues, 5/7 6:30PM-7:30PM |
Here I Am, I Am Me is a full-color graphic novel-style adventure through the brain that demystifies and destigmatizes emotional and mental health for readers ages 12 and up. |
Virtual Via Zoom |
John Weaver jnweaver@menlopark.gov 650-304-5624 |
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Thurs, 5/9 6PM-7:30PM |
Mental Health Open Mic |
Join us for Menlo Park’s 6th Annual Mental Health Open Mic Night! Join our guest emcees from SafeSpace, as we bring our voices together to increase awareness and inspire action to reduce stigma against those with mental health conditions. |
Café Zoë 1929 Menalto Ave, Menlo Park |
John Weaver jnweaver@menlopark.gov 650-304-5624 |
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Sat, 1PM-3PM |
Healing Connections Open Mic | We are hosting a wellness open mic event to celebrate healing community connections through the sharing of our collective creative expressions. |
Central Park, San Mateo 50 E. 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 |
Tia Bell TBell1@smcgov.org |
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Mon, 6:30PM-7:30PM |
In honor of MHM and AAPI Heritage Month, enjoy a soothing drawing session as you practice recreating classic Filipino line patterns! Learn about banig, traditional Filipino handwoven mats w/ artist Kenneth Tan. |
Menlo Park Library 800 Alma St, Menlo Park |
John Weaver jnweaver@menlopark.gov 650-304-5624 |
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Tues, 5/14 4:30PM-5:30PM |
Mindfulness Meditation | Meditation led by John McMahon and followed by a discussion. Event will be Hybrid on Zoom. |
VORSMC Recovery Connection Center 650 Main St. Redwood City 94063 |
John McMahon jmcmaho7@my.smccd.edu |
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Wed, 5/15 1:10PM-2:30PM |
Supporting and Caring for Trans Youth | A panel to discuss experiences of trans people navigating support from their parents and trans parents navigating supporting their trans kids. A panel mix of trans individuals and trans parents. |
Virtual Via Zoom |
Gil Perez (he/him) perezgil@smccd.edu 650-378-7291 |
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Wed, 5/15 5PM-6:30PM |
Tap Into Wellness |
Introduction to Emotional Freedom Techniques (Tapping) as a way to quickly reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Register here. |
Senior Coastsiders 925 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 |
Casey McClung (she/her) 650-726-9056 |
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Sat, 5/18 9AM-1PM |
Mental Health Matters 5K + Wellness Fair |
Mental Health Matters is a large community event that brings together all walks of life for a day filled with fun, learning, and wellness. |
Ryder Park 1801 J Hart Clinton Dr, San Mateo |
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Mon, 5/20 3:30PM-6:30PM |
May Mindfulness Day | Mindfulness/coping skills/self-care arts and activities |
allcove San Mateo 2600 S El Camino #300, San Mateo, CA 94403 |
Marc Rappaport 415-6219738 |
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Tues, 5/21 5:30PM-6:30PM |
Parent Collaboration – Mental Health in Our Community | Spanish & English. Puente’s mental health staff will discuss self-care, learn about mental health, the services that are available in our community and we will discuss needs that are still present. |
Pescadero Elementary 620 North St., Pescadero |
klindstrom@lhpusd.com (650) 879-0360 |
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Thurs, 5/23 1PM-4PM |
Finals Wellness Fair | Wellness fair for pre-finals support for high school students. Self care station, Stress management skills, and study tips and advice. All students will receive a finals care goodie bag. |
Half Moon Bay High School 1 Lewis Foster Dr, Half Moon Bay, CA 940190 |
Bella Evans (she/her) bella@bgccoastside.org |
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Tues, 5/28 1PM-2PM |
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors |
Alzheimer’s Association will share caregiver tips and strategies to respond to some common behaviors exhibited by individuals living with dementia, such as agitation, confusion and more. |
Menlo Park Library 800 Alma St, Menlo Park |
John Weaver jnweaver@menlopark.gov 650-304-5624 |