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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

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Date/ Time Event Event Description  Location Contact

5/1-5/31

1PM-8PM

Create Your Own Mental Health Kit Caring about our mental health and well-being is so important! Join us in the Teen Center the whole month to create your own mindfulness kit or take a break and do some mindful coloring. All materials will be provided.

Redwood City Downtown Library

1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, California 94063

Sonia Delgado

(650)780-7013

sdelgado@redwoodcity.org

5/2-5/30

Every Tues & Thurs 6PM-7:30PM

WRAP Around Trauma We will be doing Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Around Trauma every Tuesday and Thursday in May. Groups will be Hybrid In-Person and on Zoom.

In-person: VORSMC Recovery Connection Center

650 Main St. Redwood City 94063

Virtual: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/669189156

Greg Thompson | gthompson@vorsmc.org

Heather Henry | hhenry@vorsmc.org

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

Tues, 5/28

11:45AM-12:30PM

& 5:45PM-
6:30PM

Nourishing the Mind Workshops Savoring the Moment & Expressing throught Art Savoring the Moment: Workshop regarding nourishment and mental health and experiential activity. Expressing Through Art: Workshop presentation and art activity

San Mateo Adult and Career Education

789 E. Poplar Ave, San Mateo

Monica Suarez

msuare@gmuhsd.org

Wed, 5/29

11AM-3PM

Free Facial and Scalp Massage w/ Face Sculp Experience the rejuvenating power of a free facial and scalp massage

Face Sculp

37 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

(650) 347-4565

Info@reposturing.com

https://facesculp.beauty

Wed, 5/29

11AM-7:30PM

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training MHFA is a skill-based training program which helps you understand mental health and substance use challenges. You will identify signs of mental health and substance use challenges in people, and reach out to provide initial first-aid support. Register here.

1633 Old Bayshore Highway

Burlingame

 

Wed, 5/29

12PM-1PM

Psychosis Educational Lecture Psychoeducational presentation on signs, symptoms and interventions for psychosis and bipolar disorder

Virtual Via Zoom

Zoom link TBD

shoff@felton.org

Wed, 5/29

4PM-7PM

Clubhouse Giving Day Kickoff: Worthy Wednesday

Kickoff event for our annual Giving Day fundraiser campaign. We will have a mental health panel in partnership with Heart & Soul, a variety of raffles, networking time, and so much more!

Flyer

California Clubhouse

210 Industrial Rd Ste 102, San Carlos CA 94070

April Cowles (she/her/hers)

aprilcowles@californiaclubhouse.org

(650) 776-4640

Thurs, 5/30

5PM-7PM

Felton Institute Psychosis and Bipolar Open House Presentation about psychosis and bipolar disorder and open house of site, including meeting team members

Felton Institute

1108 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo CA 94402

shoff@felton.org

Fri, 5/31

9AM-3:30PM

Youth Mental Health First Aid YMHFA is a skill-based training program which helps you understand mental health and substance use challenges. You will identify signs of mental health and substance use challenges in people, and reach out to provide initial first-aid support. Register here.

Redwood City Public Library

1044 Middlefield Road

Sonia Delgado

(650)780-7013

sdelgado@redwoodcity.org

Fri, 5/31

11AM-2PM

Clubhouse Giving Day Kickoff: Fantastic Friday

Kickoff event for our annual Giving Day fundraiser campaign. We will have lunch & refreshments, DIY hero capes, bingo, bakers club bake sale, and more!

Flyer

California Clubhouse

210 Industrial Rd Ste 102, San Carlos CA 94070

April Cowles (she/her/hers)

aprilcowles@californiaclubhouse.org

(650) 776-4640

PAST EVENTS

Date/ Time Event Event Description  Location Contact

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)  

Wed, 5/1

Training: 9AM-11AM

Focus group: 11AM-12PM

Maging Sensitibo, Maging Matapang! Mental Health 101

This workshop prepares community members to help friends and loved ones during times of distress. Learn how to recognize mental health conditions, what to do when someone needs support, and tools for maintaining good mental health.

Virtual via Zoom 

Register here

Gabriel Corpus

ghcorpus@gmail.com

Wed, 5/1

6:30PM-7:30PM

Hawaiian Music with Faith Ako

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

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

Tues, 5/7

6:30PM-7:30PM

Author Cara Bean: Here I Am, I Am Me We will be doing Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Around Trauma every Tuesday and Thursday in May. Groups will be Hybrid In-Person and on Zoom.

Virtual Via Zoom

Registration link

John Weaver

jnweaver@menlopark.gov

650-304-5624

Thurs, 5/9

Training: 5PM-7PM

Focus group: 7PM-8PM

Maging Sensitibo, Maging Matapang! Suicide Prevention Training “Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention” is foundational workshop in suicide prevention that teaches how to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and connect individuals with appropriate services.

Virtual Via Zoom

Registration link

Gabriel Corpus

ghcorpus@gmail.com

Thurs, 5/9

5:30PM-8:30PM

Our Village Our Wellness  

EPACENTER- Boom Room

1950 Bay Rd East Palo Alto, CA 94303

 

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

Fri, 5/10

3:15PM-4PM

Soul Soup with Amber Hines Soul Soup is a family-style music ritual that combines interactive performance and relational education through music. Bay Area Native Amber Hines blends traditional and contemporary music with voice and live drum accompaniment that uplifts, builds social-emotional literacy, and creates community for all ages.

Woodside Library

3140 Woodside Road Woodside CA 94062

 

Sat, 5/11

10:30AM-11:15AM

Sing, Dance, Play with Charity Kahn Join award-winning family musician and teaching artist Charity Kahn (of “Charity and the JAMband”) for a highly interactive, joyful, playful and unique musical experience that will inspire your children (and you!) to sing, dance, stretch, breathe and imagine. For more info, visit www.jamjamjam.com.

Belmont Library

1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont CA 94002

 

Sat, 
5/11

11AM-12PM

Uncover Wellness Insights with allcove Embark on a journey of wellness with our presentation on longevity, unraveling the lifestyles of communities where individuals surpass 100 years. Immerse yourself in a guided meditation, embracing transformative breathing techniques to promote relaxation and mindfulness. 

Foster City Library

1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard. Foster City

Michelle Wong

wongmi@smcl.org

1-833-937-7625

Sat, 
5/11

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

Mon, 5/13

6:30PM-7:30PM

Meditative Banig Drawing Workshop 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

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

jmcmahon7@my.smccd.edu

Wed, 5/15

1:10PM-2:30PM

Trans Community Awareness Panel 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

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.

Senior Coastsiders

925 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Casey McClung (she/her)

650-726-9056

Fri, 5/17

3:30PM-4:30PM

Make Your Own Wellness Kit Personalize your own wellness kit by decorating a pencil pouch and choosing items to help you find ease throughout the day

Brisbane Library

163 Visitacion Avenue
Brisbane CA 94005

 

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

 

Sat, 5/18

9:30AM-4:30PM

Breaking Barriers, Building Bonds: Youth Mental Health Summit This youth-led event will feature SafeSpace’s latest film, a dynamic panel of experts, food, raffle prizes and more!

Palo Alto Art Center

1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto

Safespace.org

Sat, 5/18

10AM-12:30PM

Seamos Sensibles, Seamos Valientes Para la Prevencion de Suicidio 

Seamos Sensibles, Seamos Valientes integra la cultura y la diversidad a traves de un taller fundamental sobre la prevencion de suicidio. 

Flyer

Virtual Via Zoom

Maria Diaz-Slocum 

mdiaz-slocum@redwoodcity.org

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

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

Tues, 5/21

6PM-7PM

Breathwork in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month Breathwork helps to calm your stress and bring balance to your body by helping you to regulate the oxygen as you breathe in and out. Breathwork is associated with countless physical and emotional health benefits. Led by Certified Breathing Coach and Facilitator Valerie Scagliola.

Redwood City Downtown Library

1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, California 94063

 

Wed, 5/22

6PM

Essence of Manna Village Walk Flyer

Elks Lodge #2091

920 Stonegate Dr, SSF

Lueni Masina

LMasina@AARS.org

415-243-6328

Thus, 5/23

11:30AM-12:30PM

Soul Soup with Amber Hines Soul Soup is a family-style music ritual that combines interactive performance and relational education through music. Bay Area Native Amber Hines blends traditional and contemporary music with voice and live drum accompaniment that uplifts, builds social-emotional literacy, and creates community for all ages.

Brisbane Library

163 Visitacion Avenue
Brisbane CA 94005

 

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