May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Join us this month to show that we are #Together4MH! May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are joining with local organizations and companies to raise awareness and funds to support access to mental health care and support services. Join us at these public awareness events to show the Northern Virginia community is together for mental health.

Honest Soul Yoga (Falls Church) NAMI Donations Flow
Flow for a cause! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Honest Soul Yoga is offering a donation-based yoga class to support us, at NAMI Northern Virginia. Hosted by Connolly, a NAMI volunteer and RYT-200 yoga instructor. 100% of the proceeds will go to supporting our community through our critical support services.
When: May 21
Where: Honest Soul Yoga (Falls Church), 7505p Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
More information & registration: 
https://www.honestsoulyoga.com/locations/falls-church

Further Together with Row House - Ashburn
For Mental Health Awareness Month, Row House Ashburn is inviting people to join them to learn about mental health conditions and how you can help those who need support. Attend a row class on either May 21st or May 22nd, and pick up some information about NAMI Northern Virginia and our programs while you're there.
When: May 21 and May 22
Where: Row House, 44185 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza, Ste. 140, Ashburn, VA 20147
More information & registration: therowhouse.com/location/ashburn


Mental Health Crisis Response Systems Panel Discussion
We need to reimagine our crisis response system to one that offers help, not handcuffs. Join us for a conversation on Northern Virginia’s behavioral health response system as we explore what works, what hasn’t worked, and what we envision future response systems will look like. Hear from NAMI Northern Virginia Program Leaders, local law enforcement, and more as we come together to #ReimagineCrisis.
When: May 23
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: Virtual on YouTube Live

NAMI Northern Virginia YouthFest 2022
Young adults, teens and families: join us for a free screening of "It's Kind of a Funny Story" (PG-13). Teens and young adults will meet with youth leaders, and family members will meet with a family support group facilitator for positive, supportive conversations around mental health and the movie. Snacks will be provided.
When: May 28
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Where: Cub Run RECenter, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151
More information & registration: 
events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej5n50xe9b1b3904&oseq=&c=&ch=



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Re-Engage at Any Age: Aging Your Way in the New Normal 
Join Capital City Nurses, the RAFT Program, Medspack, and the Alzheimer's Association for the NOVA Older Adult Resources Fair. This event will be focused on the pillars of aging well: Financial, Legal, Healthcare, Socialization, and Housing. 
When: May 3
Time: 10am - 2pm
Where: Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 6304 Lee Chapel Rd, Burke, VA 22015
More information & registration: 
​www.eventbrite.com/e/re-engage-at-any-age-aging-your-way-in-the-new-normal-resource-fair-registration-307166722937

​In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace
​The HR Leadership Forum is hosting an event for HR leaders who are looking to learn successful approaches to wellness in the workplace and business practices that replace the silence and stigma associated with mental health with acceptance and compassion.
When: May 5
Time: 4pm - 7:30pm
Where: Conference Center in Floor B2 & Rooftop, 1401 New York Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005
More information & registration: www.hrleadershipforum.org/event-4664824

NAMI Northern Virginia's Mental Health 101
Join us for our Mental Health 101 presentation program, which covers the basics of mental health. Hosted by the Arc of Northern Virginia, attendees will learn warning signs of mental health conditions and suicide, how to support your mental health or that of a loved one, and what resources and services NAMI Northern Virginia provides to the community.
When: May 6
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Where: Virtual on Zoom
More information & registration: 
thearcofnovatrust.org/event/fffp-may-6-2022-may-is-for-mental-health/

Rise Up! Songs of Hope Benefit Concert
Herndon United Methodist Church is hosting Rise Up!, a concert benefitting NAMI Northern Virginia. This is a free concert of hope, resilience, and resurrection and will include artists from throughout our community. 
When: May 7
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170
More information: herndonumc.org/riseupconcert/

​2nd Annual Black Mental Health Roundtable
Hurdle Health is hosting their 2nd Annual Black Mental Health Roundtable in partnership with NAMI. Facilitated by Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., CEO of NAMI, this expert panel will discuss the qualitative analysis conducted by Hurdle Health's team of clinical researchers on the Black experience of vicarious racism.
When: May 11
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Where: Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515
More information & registration: 
​www.eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-black-mental-health-roundtable-tickets-319330655587

RPG 5k Charity Fun Run & BBQ for Mental Health Awareness
​Join Rice Properties Group for their Annual 5k Fun Run and BBQ for Mental Health Awareness! The goal of the run is to have fun, be healthy, and raise awareness for mental health and NAMI Northern Virginia. The run is free to attend, but donations can be made through GoFundMe to support NAMI Northern Virginia.
When: May 14
Time: 9am - 12pm
Where: Fountainhead Regional Park, 10875 Hampton Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
More information & registration: 
​www.eventbrite.com/e/rpg-charity-fun-run5k-and-bbq-for-mental-health-awareness-tickets-321507195677

NAMI Ending the Silence for Students & Families
Join us for two NAMI​ Ending the Silence presentations; one for students and one for family members. Hosted by St. Marks Lutheran Church, NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. 
When: May 14
Time: 10:30am - 12pm
Where: St. Marks Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150
More information & registration: 
events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej5r1uez8f6ee1a9&oseq=&c=&ch=

NAMI Ending the Silence for Families
Hosted by George Mason Regional Library, NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. 
When: May 15
Time: 1pm - 2:30pm
Where: Virtual
More information & registration: librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8928913