Attend an Event Near You
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to come together, share resources, and support the wellbeing of all Marylanders. From community walks to educational workshops, there are countless ways to get involved across our state. Explore events below to find opportunities in your area.
Statewide:
May 8th – Addiction and Suicidal Behaviors – Approaches and Opportunities for Clinicians
Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://linktr.ee/mdhsuicideprevention
May 15th – Wonder Words: What to Say to Kids to Boost Motivation, Engagement, and Growth
Time: 11:30AM-12:30PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://events.mhamd.org/en/o0HUhk6/g/Xy6XEC15EG/wonder-words-what-to-say-to-kids-to-boost-motivation-engagement-and-growth-5a3LRcHu11I/overview
May 15th – Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans: Mental Health Awareness Training
Time: 1:00-3:00PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: Email tenika.wilson@maryland.gov for details
May 22nd – Older Adults, Substance Use, and Suicide
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://linktr.ee/mdhsuicideprevention
Allegany County
May 19th – 2025 Mental Health Matters Walk
Time: 5:30-7:00PM
Location: Allegany College of Maryland’s Track, 12401 Willowbrook Rd, Cumberland, MD 21502
Cost: Free
Register here: TBD
Anne Arundel County
May 10th – Mental Health Awareness Family Fun Day
Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Location: Center of Applied Technology North, 800 Stevenson Rd, Severn, MD
Cost: Free
Register here: https://aamentalhealth.org/news/save-date-our-annual-mental-health-awareness-family-fun-day-event-may-10th?utm
May 10th – SOBERFEST
Time: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Location: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
Cost: $15
Register here: https://www.notasaint.org/events
Baltimore City
May 4th – Community Mental Health Awareness Fair
Time: 12:00PM-4:00PM
Location: Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
Cost: Free
Register here: https://baltimore.org/event/community-mental-health-awareness-fair
May 9th – Centro SOL Latine Health Conference
Time: 8:00AM-1:30PM
Location: 3137 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224
Cost: Free
Register here: https://jhcentrosol.org/latest/conferences/annual-latino-health-conference-2025/
Baltimore County
May 8th – From Stigma to Support: Advancing Women’s Recovery
Time: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Location: 594 Cranbrook Road Cockeysville, MD 21030
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-stigma-to-support-advancing-womens-recovery-tickets-1236365465389?aff=oddtdtcreator
Charles County
May 1st – Self-Care and Finding Your Circle of Support
Time: 5:00-7:00PM
Location: Potomac Room at the Charles County Public Library – Potomac Branch, 3225 Ruth B Swann Dr, Indian Head, Maryland 20640
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5172272
Montgomery County
May 17th – AODAAC & MHAC Spring Forum
Time: 8:30AM-12:00PM
Location: Montgomery College – East County Education Center 2221 Broadbirch Drive, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.facebook.com/mocdhhs
May 31st – National Capital Area Construction Hike for Hope
Time: 9:30AM-2:00PM
Location: Riverbend Park, Pavilion Shelter B, Great Falls, VA
Cost: Free
Register here: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?eventID=10924&fuseaction=donorDrive.event
Prince George’s County
May 2nd – Come Out and Play
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Location: Tucker Road Ice Rink located at 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744
Cost: Free
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgZ6mc5hDlL2wCRcplkAuBNV_Qj1UUFvN_dse0tCwlt2x7yA/viewform
May 3rd – Community Walk for Mental Health
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Elizabeth Seton High School, 5715 Emerson St, Bladensburg, MD
Cost: Free
Register here: https://namipgc.org/save-the-date/
May 17th – Spring into Wellness: Behavioral Health Expo
Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Location: Southern Regional Technology & Recreational Complex, 7007 Bock Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/events/2025/05/2025-spring-wellness-health-expo
Washington County
May 10th – TrashBash Fundraiser
Time: 11:00AM-4:00PM
Location: 7-37 West Antietam Street, Hagerstown MD
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.washingtongoespurple.com/general-clean
Wicomico County
May 8th – HOPE Community Resource Fair
Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Location: HOPE Inc. 129 Broad Street, Salisbury, MD, United States
Cost: Free
Learn more here: https://www.hopesby.com/upcoming-events/community-resource-fair-1
Worcester County
May 28th-29th – On Our Own of Maryland 2025 Annual Conference – All Hands on Deck: Empowering Behavioral Health Systems from Within
Time: 11:30AM-1:30PM
Location: 9100 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
Cost: $99-$295.29
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-our-own-of-marylands-2025-annual-conference-registration-1254604087599