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:
April 27th – Fostering Hope Youth Mental Health Summit
Time: 10:30AM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/event/fostering-hope-youth-mental-health-summit/
May 1 – Lifesavers Gala
Time: Auction ends at 8:50 PM ET
Location: Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City (In-person & online auction)
Cost: Varies
More info: https://live.classy.org/auction/lifesaversgala
May 6 – Strong Talk Podcast Episode
Time: On demand
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Listen here: https://strongtalkpod.buzzsprout.com
May 8 – Webinar: Reducing Suicide Risk Through Primary Care
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://shatterproof.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XCOPIeNESaSc1pOUwQ8PPA#/registration
May 15 – #RealConvo Concert with Jonah Marais
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
More info: https://afsp.org/building-resilience
May 6 – Supporting Widowed Parents, Strengthening Families: A Holistic Approach to Grief
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
CEs: 1.5 hours
Register here: https://nacg.org/event/supporting-widowed-parents-strengthening-families-a-holistic-approach-to-grief/OACCUs+30NASW+30Log in or sign up to view+30YouTube+20ceyouplus.org+20ceyouplus.org+20
May 7 – The Power of Civility in the Social Service Workplace
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
CEs: 1.5 Social Work contact hours
Register here: https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/Events-Calendar-Details/ArtMID/48040/ArticleID/5455/The-Power-of-Civility-in-the-Social-Service-WorkplaceAnimationXpress+13ceyouplus.org+13ceyouplus.org+13SSW UMaryland+12NASW+12NASW+12
May 7 – Gaming and Youth: Psychological Impacts and Clinical Support for Families
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gaming-and-youth-psychological-impacts-and-clinical-support-for-families-tickets-1071488694529Instagram+31ceyouplus.org+31ceyouplus.org+31
May 8 – Suicide Prevention in Children and Adolescents
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $65
CEs: 3 Category I CEUs
Register here: https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/item/s25104-suicide-prevention-children-adolescents-132351YouTube+5mdbhipp.org+5Maryland State Archives+5ceyouplus.org+3elevatece.com+3elevatece.com+3
May 9 – Beyond Cultural Competence: Cultural Humility in Clinical Practice
Time: 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $79
CEs: 4.0 CE Credit Hours
Register here: https://www.elevatece.com/live-webinar/may-9-2025-cultural-humility-training-4-hourNASW+15elevatece.com+15NASW+15Ohio Attorney General+9elevatece.com+9Instagram+9
May 9 – Leveraging the Power of Peers in Substance Use Recovery: Supporting Clients and Strengthening Systems
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $65
CEs: 3 Category I CEUs
Register here: https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/item/recover5.9Log in or sign up to view+22ceyouplus.org+22SSW UMaryland+22
May 9 – Advancing Lived Experience Integration and Leadership in Mental Health Services Design, Implementation, and Research
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://cme.sheppardpratt.org/content/professional-workshop-series-advancing-lived-experience-integration-and-leadership-mentalmdbhipp.org+9CMCA International+9AACN+9
May 9 – Complicated Relationships: Case Studies in Ethics and Boundaries
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $59.99
CEs: 3 CE Credits
Register here: https://ceyouplus.org/workshops/ComplicatedRelationships/viewelevatece.comceyouplus.org+4ceyouplus.org+4ceyouplus.org+4Instagram+22ceyouplus.org+22ceyouplus.org+22
May 13 – The State of Behavioral Health in Maryland with Deputy Secretary Alyssa S. Lord and Special Guests
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Asayx9FtEk-O_P0DWl7wsDA02vMspKefJEcugAZehHV9iSe0fm_z~AkeY8iQKyZMXQyBKK2j7-CP8TJJFtCYWgrTRZD-TmXTlWU9uWdzlxO23Fw
May 14 – The Value of Person-Centered Cultural Assessment in Clinical Practice
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://cme.sheppardpratt.org/content/grand-rounds-value-person-centered-cultural-assessment-clinical-practice
May 16 – Disaster Mental Health: Supporting Survivors and Meeting the Growing Demand for Crisis Support
Time: 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $69
CEs: 3 CE Credits
Register here: https://www.elevatece.com/live-webinar/may-16-2025-disaster-mental-health-3-ce-trainingCynthia Heng Blog – Cynthia Heng+4
May 22 – Motivating Change: Practical Approaches to Mental Health through Motivational Interviewing
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
CEs: Not specified
Register here: https://healthanddv.org/motivating-change-practical-approaches-to-mental-health-through-motivational-interviewing/
May 28 – Navigating Justice and Moral Injury: Clinical Strategies for Trauma-Informed Care in High-Stakes Settings
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $99.99 (full day) or $59.99 (per session)
CEs: 6 CE Credits
Register here: https://ceyouplus.org/workshops/moraltrauma/view
May 28 – Maryland BHIPP Webinar: Assessment and Treatment Approaches from the Maryland Early Intervention Program – Early Psychosis in Transition-Age Youth
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
CEs: Not specified
Register here: https://mdbhipp.org/event-calendar/webinar-assessment-and-treatment-approaches-from-the-maryland-early-intervention-program-early-psychosis-in-transition-age-youth/SSW UMaryland+3Vimeo+3IPTA+3SAMHSA Library+23CeyouPlus+23CeyouPlus+23cm20-s3-sccadvasa.s3.amazonaws.com+14MD Health Care Coalition+14Verywell Mind+14MDB Hipp
May 30 – Social Work Ethics and the Law
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $59.99
CEs: 3 Ethics CE Credits
Register here: https://ceyouplus.org/workshops/SocialWork2024/viewMD Health Care CoalitionCEYouCeyouPlus
May 30 – Ethics for Macro Social Work Practitioners
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $70.00
CEs: 3 Category I CEUs
Register here: https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/item/s25505-ethics-macro-social-work-practitioners-132211
April 29 – QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Cohort #5)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFMH-QPR-Suicide-Prevention-Training-2025-April-May-June.pdf
May 8 – QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Cohort #6)
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFMH-QPR-Suicide-Prevention-Training-2025-April-May-June.pdf
June 26 – QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Cohort #7)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFMH-QPR-Suicide-Prevention-Training-2025-April-May-June.pdf
May 2 – Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (Cohort #5, Day 1)
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Learn more here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AFMH-Adult-Mental-Health-First-Aid-Training-May-June-2025-.pdf
May 9 – Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (Cohort #5, Day 2)
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Learn more here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AFMH-Adult-Mental-Health-First-Aid-Training-May-June-2025-.pdf
May 20 – Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (Cohort #6, Day 1)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Learn more here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AFMH-Adult-Mental-Health-First-Aid-Training-May-June-2025-.pdf
May 21 – Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (Cohort #6, Day 2)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Learn more here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AFMH-Adult-Mental-Health-First-Aid-Training-May-June-2025-.pdf
June 10 – Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (Cohort #7, Day 1)
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Learn more here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AFMH-Adult-Mental-Health-First-Aid-Training-May-June-2025-.pdf
June 11 – Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (Cohort #7, Day 2)
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Learn more here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AFMH-Adult-Mental-Health-First-Aid-Training-May-June-2025-.pdf
May 3rd – Maryland BHIPP Half-Day CME/CEU Training Event: Addressing & Managing Pediatric Mental Health in Primary Care
Time: 8:30AM – 2:00PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://bit.ly/41HVV8K
May 7th – Maryland BHIPP Webinar: Acute Care of Eating Disorder in Pediatric Primary Care
Time: 12:00PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://bit.ly/4jcEMeq
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 8th – MACS Webinar: Approaches to Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
Time: 12:00PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/event/macs-webinar-approaches-to-substance-use-and-substance-use-disorders/
May 12 – Armed Forces Week: Army Appreciation Day
Time: All day
Location: Participating Mission BBQ locations
Cost: Free sandwich for all active duty Army service members and veterans
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May 13 – Armed Forces Week: Marine Corps Appreciation Day
Time: All day
Location: Participating Mission BBQ locations
Cost: Free sandwich for all active duty Marine Corps members and veterans
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May 14 – Armed Forces Week: Navy Appreciation Day
Time: All day
Location: Participating Mission BBQ locations
Cost: Free sandwich for all active duty Navy members and veterans
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May 15 – Armed Forces Week: Air Force & Space Force Appreciation Day
Time: All day
Location: Participating Mission BBQ locations
Cost: Free sandwich for all active duty Air Force and Space Force members and veterans
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May 16 – Armed Forces Week: Coast Guard Appreciation Day
Time: All day
Location: Participating Mission BBQ locations
Cost: Free sandwich for all active duty Coast Guard members and veterans
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May 17 – Armed Forces Day: Lunch with the Heroes
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Participating Mission BBQ locations
Cost: Free sandwich for all active duty military & veterans
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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
May 28th – Maryland BHIPP Webinar: Assessment and Treatment Approaches from the Maryland Early Intervention Program – Early Psychosis in Transition- Age Youth
Time: 12:00PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register here: https://bit.ly/4jfyBWW
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
May 17 – Veteran Fireside Chat: Stories of Hope and Recovery
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Severn Library, 2624 Annapolis Rd., Severn, MD 21144
Cost: Free
More info: Contact Despina Thomas at Suicide-Prevention@aacounty.org or call 410-222-6371
September 20 – Veteran Fireside Chat: Stories of Hope and Recovery
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, 269 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis Neck, MD 21403
Cost: Free
More info: Contact Despina Thomas at Suicide-Prevention@aacounty.org or call 410-222-6371
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
June 26th – WGIC Annual Community Health Fair
Time: 10:00AM-12:30PM
Location: 201 Bowley’s Quarters Rd., Middle River, MD, United States
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/event/wgic-annual-community-health-fair/
Calvert County
March 26 – SUD Training: Stages of Change
Time:
Session 1: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Session 2: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: CalvertHealth Medical Center, Classroom 1
100 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Cost: Free
Register here: https://calverthealthSUDseries.eventbrite.com
April 24 – SUD Training: Social Determinants of Health
Time:
Session 1: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Session 2: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: CalvertHealth Annex
106 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Cost: Free
Register here: https://calverthealthSUDseries.eventbrite.com
May 6 – SUD Training: Adverse Childhood Events
Time:
Session 1: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Session 2: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: CalvertHealth Annex
106 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Cost: Free
Register here: https://calverthealthSUDseries.eventbrite.com
May 3rd – Healthy Family Expo
Time: 10:00AM
Location: Bethel Way of the Cross Church – 5450 Cherry Hill Rd. Huntingtown, MD 20639 United States
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/event/healthy-family-expo/
May 6th – Spring into Wellness Mental Health Fair
Time: 4:30PM
Location: 330 Dorsey Road – 330 Dorsey Road, Prince Frederick, MD, United States
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/event/spring-into-wellness-mental-health-fair/
Carroll County
May 7-8th – Young Mental Health First Aid
Time: 12:00PM-4:00PM
Location: 1601 Washington Road 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid/
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
Howard County
April 26th – 2025 Health Expo
Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Location: North Laurel Community Center 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.aacr-howard.org/event
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 18th – Every Mile for Every Mind 5K Run & 1K Walk
Time: 8:30AM-10:00AM
Location: Rockville Town Square – 130 Gibbs Street Rockville, MD US 20850
Cost: Free
Learn more here: bit.ly/everymind5k
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 10th – Playday at the Library: Big Feelings
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Location: 14730 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/event/playday-at-the-library-big-feelings/
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
Queen Anne’s County
May 4th – May the Force of Wellness Be With You 5K
Time: 10:00AM
Location: Safe Harbor Narrows Point – 428 Kent Narrows Way North, Grasonville, United States
Cost: $30.00
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Grasonville/CrossroadsCommunity5K
St. Mary’s County
May 10th – Chalk The Walk for Children’s Mental Health
Time: 12:00PM
Location: 30080 Henry Ln, Mechanicsville, MD, United States
Cost: Free
Register here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/event/chalk-the-walk-for-childrens-mental-health/
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
May 9th – 3rd Annual Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Night and Erase the Stigma 5k Run/Walk
Time: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Location: 500 Glen Avenue – 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD, United States
Cost: Free
Learn more here: https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/event/3rd-annual-childrens-mental-health-awareness-family-night-and-erase-the-stigma-5k-run-walk/
Worcester County
May 14th – Health and Wellness Fair
Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Location: Worcester County Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Learn more here: https://www.mhamd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-Health-Fair-Flyer.pdf
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