Find out how you can support San Mateo County’s mental health movement!
Participate in Mental Health Month efforts in your city which may include a proclamation, city lights and/or Mental Health First Aid training.
City Lighting Schedule:
Brisbane City Hall | 5/2-5/31
Hillsborough Town Hall | 5/2-5/31
Redwood City Courthouse Square | 5/1-5/31
San Carlos City Hall | 5/1-5/31
San Mateo County Hall of Justice | 5/2 – 5/31
South San Francisco City Hall | 5/1 – 5/31
Lime Green Flag Raising
Half Moon Bay City Hall | 5/1-5/31
Visit our event calendar for details on city proclamations and Mental Health First Aid trainings.
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Help spread the word about Mental Health Month through social media! Check out our social medial calendar for content you can share (in partnership with California’s Take Action campaign) on your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter! Be sure to use #SMCTakeAction4MH
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Resources for individuals/agencies coordinating or planning Mental Health Month Events.
This media notice is to grant County of San Mateo permission to take and use photo/videos from a given event.
Media notice in different languages:
English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Russian
How to use Media Notice:
If you want data collected for your specific event, please reach out to the contact below.
If you have any questions or suggestions about hosting an event, please contact the 2022 MHM Planning Co-Chairs, Sylvia Tang at STang@smcgov.org or Kristie Lui at KFlui@smcgov.org
Want to share your own content? Don’t forget to use our local hashtag, #SMCTakeAction4MH, and join the movement to help improve our mental wellness in San Mateo County!
Each year, San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services’ Office of Diversity and Equity (BHRS’ ODE) partners with local agencies, clients/consumers and family members, and community members to form the Mental Health Month Planning Committee. The committee advises on priorities and collaborates to host events.
Interested in joining the 2022 Mental Health Month Planning Committee? Email Sylvia Tang at STang@smcgov.org or Kristie Lui at KFLui@smcgov.org to learn more.
Ayudando Latinos A Sonar (Alas)
Cabrillo Unified School District
Cal Voices
California Clubhouse
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Coast Pride
El Centro de la Libertad
Felton Institute – (re)MIND/BEAM Programs
Hawthorne House
Heart & Soul, Inc.
Mayor’s Mental Health Initiative
National Health Alliance for Mental Illness San Mateo County
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
Puente de la Costa Sur
Redwood City Library
Safe Space
San Mateo Adult School
San Mateo County
San Mateo Police Department
Skyline College
Stanford Children’s Hospital, SCAN/Child Abuse Team
StarVista
Voices of Recovery San Mateo County
Youth Leadership Institute