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May Mental Health Month in Marin: Free Events for Connection, Healing, and Community

Join Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) and community partners this May for 10+ free events across Marin County—from wellness days and storytelling to expert panels and community conversations.

Together, we can reduce stigma, uplift lived experiences, and support healing across our community.

Events are free and open to all, with select offerings available in Spanish.

Events

Hosted by Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative

Learn how listening, understanding, and connection can help prevent youth suicide and encourage young people to seek support.

Marin County Office of Education, 1111 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael

Thurs., April 30 | 2-3:30 PM

Register: FY 25/26 SP Collab Mtg/Event Registration w/ Demo

Hosted by Marin 9 to 25 & Find Your Way

Celebrate youth voices through workshops, panels, fun, art and film while raising awareness about mental health and well-being.

Sat., May 02 | 1-4 PM

Register: 2026 Wellness Festival Tickets, Saturday, May 2 from 1 pm to 4 pm | Eventbrite

Presentado por Canal Alliance & Partners

Acompáñenos a una jornada en español durante el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental. Exploraremos la salud mental a lo largo de las diferentes etapas de la vida—desde la infancia hasta la tercera edad—y compartiremos recursos y apoyo para nuestra comunidad.

Canal Alliance, 711 Grand Avenue, San Rafael

Sáb., 2 de mayo | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Para más información: Argelia Gomez 415-306-0463

Hosted by Felton Institute

Take time to recharge. This event offers mindfulness, movement, and connection for those who support others.

San Geronimo Community Presbyterian Church, 6001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

Wed., May 06 | 1-4 PM

Register: Caring for the Caregivers: Building Strength, Resilience & Community

Hosted by Living Arts Playback Theatre & Partners

Join us for a powerful storytelling event that builds understanding and reduces mental health stigma. Trained actors and a musician from Living Arts Playback Theatre will bring audience members’ real-life experiences to the stage—honoring, illuminating, and transforming them in the moment.

Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus Auditorium, 999 Third Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

Sat., May 9 | 3:00–4:30 PM

Register: Stories of Joy & Resilience — LITA

Hosted by Opening the World. Join us for a relaxing sound bath and art event. Enjoy snacks, win prizes, create art and learn about relaxation techniques that help calm your central nervous system.

May 13 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

1505 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 (Canoles Hall, office building on Mission Ave.) 

Sign up here

Hosted by NAMI-Marin and The Men and Boys Action Team

In every story, there is strength. Join us and learn about men’s mental health journeys towards hope and recovery.

Featuring: JD Schramm

TED speaker & mental health advocate

College of Marin | 835 College Ave, Kentfield, CA | Student Success Center

Thurs., May 14 | 6-7:30 PM

Register: Finding Help and Hope: Stories of Crisis and Recovery Tickets, Thursday, May 14 from 5 am to 7:30 am | Eventbrite

Hosted by North Marin Community Services & Partners

Join us for a fun, bilingual trivia night with food, prizes, student performances, and community resources. Childcare provided.

Tomales High School, 3850 Irvin Rd, Tomales

Fri., May 15 | 5:30-7:30 PM

Register: https://forms.gle/WSB8vxBxFNeTqi9N9 

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Organizado por North Marin Community Services y socios 

Acompáñenos a una divertida noche de trivia bilingüe con comida, premios, presentaciones estudiantiles y recursos comunitarios. Se ofrecerá cuidado de niños.

Tomales High School, 3850 Irvin Rd, Tomales

Vie., 15 de mayo | 5:30-7:30 PM

Registro: https://forms.gle/WSB8vxBxFNeTqi9N9 

Hosted by Mental Health Advocates of Marin & the ERC

Join us for a community fundraiser in support of mental health. Enjoy live blues and jazz music by Karen Sudjian in a welcoming, waterfront setting.

Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Drive, Sausalito

Sat., May 16 | 12:30–3:00 PM

Donations at the door. No registration required.

Acompáñenos a una sesión en español sobre la planificación para la seguridad, una herramienta que ayuda a apoyar a un ser querido o cliente cuando experimenta pensamientos o impulsos suicidas. También exploraremos cómo comunicarse y mantenerse en contacto en momentos de angustia.

Virtual (solo en español)

Mar., 19 de mayo | 6:30 PM

Registro: Maria Jaramillo-Botero (510) 621-7248

Hosted by Vivalon

A multi-generational event sparking queer and trans joy at every age!

Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus Auditorium, 999 Third Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

Tue., June 16 | 4–5:30 PM

Safety planning is a tool to help a client or loved one when they experience suicidal feelings and urges. It can also be a way to plan how to communicate and check in with each other during times of distress.

Friday June 12, 2026 from Noon-1:00 pm.

Register here