Natick Supports Mental Health: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Featured Events:

Stop Avoiding Stuff: Practical Tips to Face your Fears and Engage with Life. Learn microskills to face discomfort, build resilience, & reconnect with what matters most. Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 6:30-8:00pm. Registration Required: Register Here. Location: Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Rd, Natick MA 01760

Be Seen in Green Day. Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 | All Day! Join people across Natick by wearing green for mental health awareness!

FREE “Inside Out 2” Movie Screening. Dive back into the mind!  Inside Out 2 is on the big screen! Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 2:00-4:00pm. Registration Required: Register Here. Location: The Center For Arts In Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer St, Natick MA 01760

QPR Suicide Prevention Training. This training will teach participants to recognize and respond to the signs of suicide. Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 6:30-8:30pm. Registration Required: Register Here. Location: Morse Institute Library, 14 E Central St, Natick MA 01760

Community Health and Wellness Fair. Stop by to learn about some of the local organizations & resources for mental health support. There will be free giveaways, family friendly attractions, & wellness activities. Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm. Location: Natick Farmers Market | Natick Common

Check out McLean Hospital’s Deconstructing Stigma Display at the Natick Mall this May!

This display will be near the reflection pool at the Natick Mall for the entire month of May. It features real people and their stories about mental health. Learn more here.

Additional Community Events

MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY EVENTS Calendar

• May 4th, 2025: NATYA Dance Collective Dance as Healing Family Concert @2:00 PM More Information!
• Virtual Qigong @10:00 AM May 6th, 2025 - Registration Here!, May 13th, 2025 - Registration Here!, May 20, 2025 - Registration Here!, May 27th, 2025 - Registration Here!
• May 7th, 2025: Virtual Author Talk: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin @2:00 PM Registration Here!
• May 14th, 2025 Teen & Tweens: Affirmation Friendship Bracelets @3:00 PM (for ages 11-18) Registration Here!
• May 15th, 2025: VIRTUAL Breathwork and Meditation @6:30 PM Registration Here!
• May 23rd, 2025: FRI-YAY Drop-In Mindfulness Activities @3:00 PM (for ages 11-18)  More Information
• May 28th, 2025: Mindful Drawing with Author Cara Bean @3:30-4:30 PM (for ages 11-18) Registration Here!
• May 28th, 2025: QPR Suicide Prevention Training @6:30-8:30 PM Registration Here!
• May 28th, 2025: Peaceful Poses @6:30-7:30 PM Registration Here!
• May 29th, 2025: Arts, Culture & Well-Being @6:30 PM Registration Here!

COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER EVENTS. For information on all Community Senior Center events CLICK HERE or call 508-647-6540. 

• REIKI EXPERIENCE: Balance Into Wellness & Calm @11:00 AM ($10 per class). May 5th, 2025, May 12th, 2025, May 19th, 2025
• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP @11:00 AM. May 6th, 2025 (in-person only), May 20th, 2025 (hybrid)
• May 8th, 2025 SOUND HEALING @10:15 AM
• May 8th, 2025 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP @2:00 PM
• May 20th, 2025 BREATHWORK WORKSHOP @10:15 AM

OTHER ONLINE EVENTS

• Mental Health Webinars from McLean Hospital - Learn More Here!
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Website. May 8th, 2025 Talk Saves Lives: Intro to Suicide Prevention @7:00 - 8:30 PM Register Here! May 13th, 2025 Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those At Risk @6:00 - 7:15 PM Register Here!