MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH 2023
On April 27, 200 Rhode Islanders Gathered at the State House to Stand Up for Access to Mental Healthcare. Watch the May Is Mental Health Month Event.
WATCH HERE
We will continue to add events to this list. Please check back soon!
MAY 2ND
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Art Workshop: PEACELOVE Dual Emotions
Presented by: Parent Support Network of RI
PSN, 535 Centerville Rd, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI
Register at psnri.org/wellness
Make stuff and feel better with PeaceLove’s “Mandala Poetry” workshop. Learn how to clear your mind and use mandalas to find your center. Afterwards, you’ll put your experience into words through poetry.
MAY 4th
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Self-Care Peer Support Group
Presented by: Parent Support Network of RI
PSN, 535 Centerville Rd, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI, or Virtual
Can We Talk… Community Conversations on Trauma & Healing is a community-based, clinically-supported, spiritually-inspired anonymous no cost drop-in program that invites people to share their stories of pain, grief, loss, and healing. With no cost.
MAY 5th
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Hybrid Training: Grief in the Workplace
Presented by: Parent Support Network of RI
PSN, 535 Centerville Rd, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI
Register at psnri.org/wellness
Grief is a normal response after a loss or traumatic event. People who work in the helping professions have some unique challenges when it comes to processing the loss of their clients. This training will help to identify possible grief reactions, provide suggestions on how to cope with grief, and review different grief theories such as Kubler Ross’s stages of grief. Training Facilitator: Kelly Ravenscroft LICSW, RYT, CEAP. Join us online or in person at PSN Warwick.
MAY 5th
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Meditation for Mental Health Month
Presented by: Parent Support Network of RI
PSN, 535 Centerville Rd, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI
Register at psnri.org/wellness
Join us for a hybrid 30-min group meditation in person or virtually on Friday evenings during the month of May.
MAY 5th
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Understanding Grief
Presented by: Parent Support Network of RI
PSN, 535 Centerville Rd, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI
Register at psnri.org/wellness
Join us for a hybrid grief support gathering with speaker Kelly Ravenscroft from Coastline EAP.
MAY 7TH
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Talks Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Presented by: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention RI Chapter
Location: https://afsp.org/chapter/rhode-island#events
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.
MAY 8TH – 19TH
Briggs School Art Show
Presented by: Thrive Behavioral Health
Location: Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street
MAY 9TH
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
“You Are Not Alone” Book Signing Event
Presented by: NAMI Rhode Island
Location: Ray Conference Center, Butler Hospital
Q&A Panel and Book Signing featuring USA Today Bestselling author Ken Duckworth MD and local peers Jeremiah Rainville and Kathryn McNulty. RSVP REQUIRED
MAY 10TH
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Can We Talk…Community Conversation about Trauma and Healing
Presented by: The Interfaith Counseling Center
Location: Bethel, AME 30 Rochambeau Ave, Providence
Can We Talk… Community Conversations on Trauma & Healing is a community-based, clinically-supported, spiritually-inspired anonymous no cost drop-in program that invites people to share their stories of pain, grief, loss, and healing. With no cost or barriers to access, people gather to break bread, share stories, meet trauma- informed community companions, trauma survivors themselves, and when necessary, receive support from a mental health clinician who is always available.
MAY 11TH
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hillsgrove Clubhouse Open Mic Night
Presented by: Thrive Behavioral Health
Location: 70 Minnesota Ave, Warwick
RSVP: Email: danderson@thrivebhri.org
Also check on Thrive on the Central RI Chamber’s “Facebook Live Take 5”
May 11th & May 25th – Mental health with youth/young adults & Mental Health in Adults
MAY 13TH
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Day
Presented by: Parent Support Network of Rhode Island
Location: Biomes Marine Biology Center. 6640 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Family fun day at Biomes Marine Biology Center to promote children’s mental health awareness and child abuse prevention. Includes marine animal demonstrations, food, giveaways, and more!
MAY 16th
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Art Workshop: PEACELOVE Mandala Poetry
Presented by: Parent Support Network of RI
PSN, 535 Centerville Rd, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI
Register at psnri.org/wellness
Make stuff and feel better with PeaceLove’s “Mandala Poetry” workshop. Learn how to clear your mind and use mandalas to find your center. Afterwards, you’ll put your experience into words through poetry.
MAY 17TH
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Outside Your Head: Promote, Protect, and Restore Mental Health Forum & Luncheon
Presented by: Community Care Alliance
Location: River Falls Restaurant, 74 South Main Street Woonsocket, RI 02895
Cost: $45
External factors and stressors affect our mental health with the same validity as internal factors. Our panelists are helping our community achieve mental health and well-being by addressing the person as a whole. CEUs available.
MAY 24TH
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Can We Talk…Community Conversation about Trauma and Healing
Presented by: The Interfaith Counseling Center
Location: Bethel, AME 30 Rochambeau Ave, Providence
Can We Talk… Community Conversations on Trauma & Healing is a community-based, clinically-supported, spiritually-inspired anonymous no cost drop-in program that invites people to share their stories of pain, grief, loss, and healing. With no cost or barriers to access, people gather to break bread, share stories, meet trauma- informed community companions, trauma survivors themselves, and when necessary, receive support from a mental health clinician who is always available.
MAY 25TH
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Day Ice Cream Social
Presented by: Parent Support Network of Rhode Island
Location: Parent Support Network, Warwick RI
Family fun day to promote children’s mental health awareness and child abuse prevention.
June 1ST
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Clubhouse Giving Day and Open House
Presented by: Thrive Behavioral Health
Location: 70 Minnesota Ave, Warwick
SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
Dove Consulting
EVENT SUPPORTERS
Interfaith RI
Like No Udder
For information about sponsorship opportunities please contact, michelle.miller@mhari.org
