May 2025
Mental Health Awareness Month
Experience connection, wellness, and enlightenment this May with EveryMind as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. We invite you to join us in a series of engaging activities designed to nurture your mental health and support our community. Here’s what’s on the agenda:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
EveryMile for EveryMind 5K
Walk or Run For Mental Health
Lace up for mental health! Join EveryMind on May 18 at 8:30am in Rockville Town Center for the EveryMile for EveryMind 5K Run and 1K Walk. Enjoy a morning of community and connection, with fun for all ages, while supporting mental health across Maryland and the DC metro Area.
Volunteer for the EveryMile Event
Maybe running or walking isn’t your thing, and that’s totally okay! There are so many ways to rally for mental health. We’re looking for passionate, energetic volunteers to help make our EveryMile for EveryMind 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk a success on May 18.
Lend a hand with setting up the race course, handing out water, cheering on families, and more. Your time and energy make a real impact and help us create a fun, supportive day for our community. Sign up to volunteer and be part of the movement for mental wellness!
Throughout May
Join the #EveryMileforEveryMind Challenge
This May, we’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with our #EveryMileforEveryMind social media campaign! All month long, we’re encouraging our community to get moving —whether it’s a walk around the block, a run through your neighborhood, or a hike in your favorite park. Share a photo of yourself in motion and tell us why you move and how it supports your mental health. Every step helps raise awareness and builds momentum for our EveryMile for EveryMInd 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk on May 18. Be sure to tag us @EveryMindInc and use #EveryMileforEveryMind to join the movement and inspire others to take action for their mental well-being.
Participate in the Call Your Mother Deli Partnership
Call Your Mother Deli is partnering with EveryMind to raise awareness of mental health across the region. Visit any Call Your Mother Deli and choose to ‘round up’ your purchase for EveryMind. Enjoy delicious bagles and know that with every bite, you’re contributing to a meaningful cause.
Join our Chipotle Fundraiser
Make dinner count! Join us on Monday, May 12 from 5:00-9:00 PM at Chipotle (located at 5504 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 for a fundraiser supporting EveryMind).25% of your order will be donated to EveryMind when you:
- order in person and show the fundraiser flyer to your cashier
- order online using the code ANW6PEC
This fundraiser is only valid at the Norbeck Road location during the scheduled time. A portion of the proceeds will help EveryMind continue providing critical mental health services in our community.
Throughout May
Start a Fundraising Challenge
Want to help those without access to mental health support? Start a fundraising challenge with your friends and raise month to support EveryMind. Create your own fundraising page for the EveryMile for EveryMind 5K and share it through text, social media, and email to your network, Simple Steps: Click the link below to create a custom page for your fundraiser. Tell your story. Share with your network. Show gratitude.
Support Mental Health in Our Community
Sign Up For Training
At EveryMind, we believe that embracing learning and increasing mental health literacy are powerful ways to support ourselves and those around us. By participating in free, evidence-based trainings, you can gain the skills and confidence to respond effectively to mental health challenges and crises. Together, we can build a more informed and resilient community.
We are currently offering the following free trainings:
Mental Health First Aid
We offer Youth, Adult, and veteran Mental Health First Aid. These trainings teach individuals how to support someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. Courses cover common mental health conditions, developmentally appropriate considerations, and a five-step action plan for offering help in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Upcoming Dates:
- May 15th: 9am-3pm (English)
- May 27th: 9am-3pm (English)
Currently, these trainings are available to residents of Prince George’s County. If you’re interested in bringing a Mental Health First Aid training to your organization or community, please reach out to our Education Team.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. These are three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This training equips you to recognize warning signs, ask the right questions, and connect someone in crisis with the help they need.
Upcoming Dates:
- May 7th: 11:30am – 1pm
- May 13th: 10:00am – 11:30am (SPANISH)
- May 29th: 12:00 – 1:30pm
Currently, these trainings are available to residents of Prince George’s County. If you’re interested in bringing a Mental Health First Aid training to your organization or community, please reach out to our Education Team.
Effective Communication Strategies for Substance Use Prevention and Mental Health
Montgomery County’s 2025 Spring Forum
Join Montgomery County’s Mental Health Advisory Committee and Alcohol & Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council for the 2025 Spring Forum focused on strengthening mental health and preventing substance use through effective communication.
This community event will provide tools, resources, and insights to support individuals, families, and professionals in promoting wellness and early intervention.
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Montgomery College East County Education Center
2221 Broadbirch Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904
All are welcome to attend. Come be part of the conversation for a healthier community!
Throughout May
Donate to Support Mental Health
Every activity, smile, and awareness-raising effort is a step towards better mental health for all. If your inspired by May’s activities and our mission, we warmly invite donations. Your generosity fuels our programs, outreach, and educational efforts year-round
Your voice, your action, and your support can light up lives. Let’s grow together in strength and solidarity this Mental Health Awareness Month.
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