Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Week is for community, schools, and workplaces to celebrate, protect and promote mental health through various workshops, events and activities.
2025 Events
Darkness Into Light Walk |
Have you or someone you know been affected by suicide or mental illness? Want to make a difference in the lives of so many affected by this? Join us for the most important sunrise of the year and help raise much needed funds for mental health and suicide prevention.
This walk fundraises for the local Coordinated Suicide Prevention Program.
Saturday, May 10
4:00 AM
Victoria Park Pavilion, Edmonton, Alberta
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Strong Body, Strong Mind: The Power of Physical Wellness. |
We all know how important exercise is for keeping us physically healthy. But did you know that exercise can also help keep you mentally healthy? May 8th 6:30-7:30pm Cost: $10
Movement That Matters: Youth Fitness Class (ages 13-17) May 9th 4:30-5:30pm Free
Relax & Renew Movement May 22 6:30-7:30pm Cost $10 Registration: Relax & Renew Movement |
Community Helpers Program |
How to Have Supportive Conversations
When friends are going through tough times, it can be hard to know what to say—or how to help. Supportive Conversations is a free, three-hour workshop designed to enhance mental health awareness and strengthen the natural helping abilities of youth in our community. Based on materials from The Community Helpers Program, this session empowers young people to feel more confident and capable when supporting their peers. Participants will explore essential skills such as: • Active listening and responding with empathy Whether you're the go-to friend in your circle or simply want to be more supportive when someone needs it, this session will help you build stronger, more meaningful connections. May 8, 2025 5:00 – 8:00pm Stony Plain Public Library Ages 12–17 Cost: Free Registration: stonyplain.com/youth | youth@stonyplain.com or call (780) 968-3846 |