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2026 May Mental Health Month: Mental Health Is Ours

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This 2026 Mental Health Month theme is “Mental Health Is Ours” This theme highlights that mental health belongs to all of us. It is shaped by families, communities, relationships, culture, and lived experience. This theme invites everyone to take ownership of their well-being; while also recognizing the shared responsibility we have to support one another. 

Join us in commemorating Mental Health Month whether it’s attending a free mental health related event throughout the month, getting involved through advocacy, or finding support for yourself and others.  

Some events to look forward to this May:  

💚 Fri, 5/1- Photovoice Gallery Viewing @ 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo 

💚 Tues, 5/5- Mental Health Month Kick Off @ allcove, San Mateo 

💚 Sat, 5/9- Move 4 Mind 5K @ Seal Point Park, San Mateo 

💚 Wed, 5/27- Mental Health Month Open Mic @ Café Zoë, Menlo Park 

Full list of events at www.smchealth.org/attend-events. 

About Mental Health Month: 

Each May, San Mateo County joins the state and nation in celebrating Mental Health Month (MHM). This month is an opportunity to increase awareness and reduce stigma by inspiring action and sparking meaningful conversation around mental health and substance use conditions. Each year we partner with local agencies and community members to promote events free and open to the public throughout the county.    

5/26 – Comprendiendo el Trauma en la Comunidad Latiné | Understanding Trauma in the Latiné Community

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Aprenda cómo el trauma impacta a las comunidades latiné, incluyendo experiencias relacionadas con la inmigración y las barreras para acceder a servicios, y explore recursos culturalmente sensibles y centrados en la equidad.

Presentadora invitada: Lorena Avitea, LCSW
Fecha: Martez, 5/26/26
Tiempo: 3:30PM-5PM (Durante la reunión mensual de Latino/a/x Collaborative)

Este entrenamiento se ofrecerá en español con interpretación al inglés

Más información: Gaby Perez (Gaperez@smcgov.org) | Pati Ramirez (Patti@alasdreams.com)

Hello,

Learn how trauma impacts Latiné communities, including immigration experiences and barriers to care, and explore culturally responsive, equity-centered resources.

Guest Presenter: Lorena Avitea, LCSW
Date: Tues, 5/26/26
Time: 3:30PM-5PM (During the monthly Latino/a/x Collaborative Meeting)

This training will be provided in Spanish with English interpretation.

More information: Gaby Perez (Gaperez@smcgov.org) | Pati Ramirez (Patti@alasdreams.com)

5/21 – Providing Therapy to Our Native & Indigenous Communities

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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.

Workshop will be led by Hildeberto Ruiz-Jarquin. Speakers will be Maestra Lydia Candila Chan and Lazaro Lorenzo.

RSVP at this link or use QR code from flyer: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSIPNIPI

Be Sensitive, Be Brave: Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training for the Black Community -Interest Form

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BACHAC in partnership with Community Connections Psychological Associates, Inc. and San Mateo County Health – Behavioral Health & Recovery Services are offering, Be Sensitive, Be Brave: Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training for the Black Community. 

Join a powerful, culturally-infused training series designed for the Black/African American community in San Mateo County. This FREE workshop equips participants with tools to recognize signs of emotional distress, have courageous conversations about suicide, connect individuals to support, and build resilience within our communities.

Participants will also have the opportunity to share their voice through a follow-up focus group to help shape a curriculum that truly reflects and serves the Black community. Trainings will be held in May 2026 (in-person and virtual options available), and participants will receive a $25 Amazon gift card, with refreshments provided for in-person sessions.

High school students and adults can sign up to express their interest in creating a more responsive, stigma-free approach to mental health care. Trainings will be held in May.  

BSBB for Black African American Flier Interest formDownload