NH Community Behavioral Health Association

Lakes Region Mental Health Center Annual Art Auction
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-31 | lakes region mental health center, 40 Beacon Street, Laconia, New Hampshire, United States
Support LRMHC during Mental Health Awareness Month this May
Bidding on Art
Visit BiddingForGood.com/LRMHC to bid throughout the month of May

Lakes Region Mental Health Center’s “28.2 Mile Walking Challenge”
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-31 | NH
Mental Health America reports that nearly a third (28.2%) of adults with a mental illness are not able to receive the treatment they needed. This statistic motivates us here at LRMHC to work even harder in our efforts to de-stigmatize mental health challenges and minimize barriers to accessing mental health care.
We invite you, our community of supporters, to join our 28.2 Mile Walking Challenge. We’ll be walking, running, hiking, rolling, etc. to raise funds for our mission – to provide integrated mental & physical health care for people with mental illness while creating wellness and understanding in our communities.
Every mile you move and every dollar you raise will go directly towards better care for people with mental illness here in the Greater Lakes Region.

We all know the positive impact that moving your body can have on your mental health! Please join the Walking Challenge and start making a difference today!
Follow two simple steps to join our 28.2-mile Walking Challenge through Facebook Fundraiser:

Follow this link: 28.2 Walking Challenge Fundraiser to automatically create a fundraiser through Facebook. We take care of all the details for you! Share to your Facebook page and encourage others to donate and/or participate!
Join our 28.2 Mile Walking Challenge Facebook Group to connect with our community and learn more about Lakes Region Mental Health Center.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When do I start fundraising?
A: As soon as you sign up! Start fundraising now to maximize your impact. Q: Where and when do I walk?
A: Wherever you’d like. Start recording your miles on May 1st. The challenge is live May 1st-31st.
Q: When and how do I log my miles?
A: Post mileage updates through our 28.2 Mile Walking Challenge Facebook Group. Connect with other members by sharing photos of your progress- please share stories about your connection to our cause!
Q: Can I do a different activity?
A: Feel free to participate in whatever way feels meaningful to you! Any activity you are able to do

counts towards the challenge.

Q: I don’t have a Facebook page. Can I still participate?

A: While there is no *official* way to participate without Facebook, we encourage you to get in those miles! Invite a family member for a walk, meet a friend at a local park, or pop on some roller skates; this challenge is about movement and connection. Of course, we are always accepting donations through PayPal. Please consider a contribution in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month!
Other questions? email development@lrmhc.org

Changing the Culture Around Mental Health” It’s Way Past Time
2024-05-01 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | All Saints Parish, 52 Concord Street, Peterborough, NH, United States
Changing the Culture Around Mental Health” It’s Way Past Time, Wednesday, May 1, 8:30 am at All Saints Parish, 52 Concord St., Peterborough.

MFS CEO Phil Wyzik and Tim Weeks, MFS Incorporator and current client will be participating in the panel discussion. Sponsored by Greater Monadnock Collaborative. Register for this free event at greatermonadnock.com/events

The Lift of Blue: A Group Exhibition in Support of Mental Health Awareness.
2024-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | AVA Gallery and Arts Center, 11 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH, United States
Please join us on Friday, May 3, 5-7 pm for refreshments and entertainment provided by Spencer Lewis at the Opening Reception for The Lift of Blue: A Group Exhibition in Support of Mental Health Awareness.

The exhibition title comes from the poem “Sea Church” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil; there’s a particular stanza that carries me away to happy childhood memories of a Saturday morning greeting, my mother’s voice, and the sunny sky peeking through a crack in the window blind. But also, the clever twist is a reminder that the mood of feeling blue can be lifted through a new day, finding inspiration in nature, and making–or looking at– art.

The exhibition called for blue, and 59 artists answered. The walls in The Linda Roesch Visual Arts Gallery will be filled with blue works, the variety in medium and subject matter is delightful. We hope you will have an opportunity to attend the opening and meet the artists on Friday, May 3, 5-7 PM. Remarks by West Central and AVA’s leadership at 5:45 pm. The exhibition is on view through June 29. the lift of blue is a group exhibition supporting Mental Health Awareness Month of May.

Exhibiting artists: Emily Battles, Cheryl Bencivenga, Rachel Benoit, Renee Bitinas, Lynn Bohannon, Shari Boraz, Darla Bruno, Blair Butterfield, Leah Caroline, Joseph Carton, Nancy White Cassidy, Sally Chapman, Theresa Chausse, Paula Cloudpainter, Sue Collier, Annabelle Cone, Gillian Cook, Ellen Cooper, Elizabeth D’Amico, Todd DePerno, Betsy Derrick, Michelle Dreselly, Samantha Eckert, Stephan Fowlkes, Jon Gilbert Fox, Rene Gerrior, Shawna Gibbs, Renee Greenlee, Victoria Shalva Herzberg, Bruce Hewitt, William B. Hoyt, Janet Hutchens, Sher Kamman, Molly Leith, Jillian Lauren Lisitano, Dawn Littlepage, Anni Lorenzini, Todd Matte, Justin McDowell, Elizabeth Melnyczuk, Chalice Mitchell, Marianne Mullen, John O’Dowd, Jayne Ollin, Phyll Perry, Kathryn Peterson, Alexander Pope, Linda Roesch, Evelyn Roberts, Brooke Robinson Drew, Terry Rooney, Donna Sadonsky, Richard Schnall, Kate Smith, Gary St. Ivany, Richard Stallman, Kathy Stark, Laura Tafe, Sheryl Trainor, Christel Wolfaardt.

About Spencer Lewis: Spencer Lewis performs his signature Americana folk grooves either solo or by live-looping the guitar and violin, to mirror or eclipse the music from his internationally known 26-album catalog. His most recent release Ruins & Foundations takes his folk chamber music to its most passionate level. Tom Hill of the Upper Valley’s Valley News once described his instrumental music as ‘somewhere between melancholia and celebration’. As a guitarist, he employs an inimitable cross-flat-picking technique and uses a Mississippi John Hurt style of finger and flat-picking played in a variety of tunings and guitars. www.spencerlewismusic.com

Carsey Policy Hour: Medicaid Unwinding in New Hampshire
2024-05-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
The ‘Medicaid Unwinding’ in New Hampshire
Many Granite Staters had pandemic-related continuous Medicaid coverage from 2020–2023, regardless of whether their eligibility status had changed during those years. As of April 1, 2023, states were allowed to begin ending continuous Medicaid coverage—called “Unwinding”—according to traditional Medicaid rules. Join us to hear from Deborah Fournier, Director of Health Law and Policy at UNH and former Medicaid Director; and from Jay Couture, President & CEO of Seacoast Mental Health Center, to learn about which patients and providers have been impacted.

Embracing Hope Together: A Community Seminar on Suicide Prevention
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove Street, Peterborough, NH, United States
Thursday, May 9, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, The Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St., Peterborough. Kevin Stevenson, MFS Director of Acute Care Services will participate in the panel discussion sponsored by the Monadnock Community Church. To register for this free event, go to seminars.monadnockhospital.org.

MOVIE SCREENING: "The Paradise Paradox" produced by Bode Miller
2024-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Red River Theatres, 11 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Riverbend Community Mental Health will host a film screening and panel presentation for “The Paradise Paradox” – a documentary film screening for the first time in New Hampshire.
The film chronicles a concerning issue: the community mental health challenges facing many of America’s mountain resort towns. Isolation, inadequate resources, substance abuse and social stigmas are all contributing factors. “The Paradise Paradox” takes a closer look at how mental health providers, outdoor recreation professionals, and law enforcement are working together to create innovative solutions. Olympic gold medalist – and New Hampshire native – Bode Miller is an executive producer of the film.
The film screening will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at Red River Theatres in Concord.
Immediately after, a community conversation will take place with local experts, including:

Sarah (Baillargeon) Gagnon, VP of Clinical Operations at Riverbend Community Mental Health
Suzanne Gaetjens-Olesen, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Human Services
Caite Zeliff, professional ski athlete and New Hampshire native (appearing by video)
John Brown, 40+-year veteran of the New Hampshire Region of the National Ski Patrol(Ragged Mountain Resort, Danbury, NH) and a retired firefighter

Stef Costello, Patrol Director, Pats Peak Ski Area (Henniker, NH); Firefighter Paramedic (Town of Henniker)

Members of the public are invited to view the film and participate in the community conversation
following the screening. Tickets can be purchased here.

Wear Green for Mental Health Awareness
2024-05-17 | NH
On Friday, May 17th, in honor of Mental Health Action Day, wear your “jeans and greens” to support the cause.
How does it work? It’s simple! Wear jeans and green to work or school for a
minimum donation of $5 or more.
All donations support Lakes Region Mental Health Center to further its mission to provide integrated mental and Physical health care.

The New MFS: A Celebration Fundraiser at the Avon Center
2024-05-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Monadnock Family Services Avon Center, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, United States
The New MFS: A Celebration Fundraiser at the Avon Center, Friday, May 17, 5:00 to 7:30 pm, at 40 Avon Street in Keene (see back page for details). Can’t make it? Consider making a donation in CEO Phil Wyzik’s honor. For more information, go to MFSFundraiserMay17.eventbrite.com or call 209-5947.

Thrive Stride Run & Walk : 5k Run or 1k Walk
2024-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Greeley Park, 100 Concord Street, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
Greater Nashua Mental Health has been serving its community since 1920. While our nonprofit organization has continued to evolve, one thing has remained the same – our focus is caring for the most vulnerable within our communities. Please join us on Saturday May 18, 2024 at Greeley Park in Nashua, NH for our Thrive Stride 5k/1k Run/Walk! Which will serve to support mental health awareness. You can walk…run…even skip in this 5k/1k with your friends and family. Become a part of a legacy that says “you matter” because no one needs to face anything in silence or alone. We are calling on YOU to support our mission and raise the voice that says, “we are here for you, I am here for you, because you matter!” Join us to raise awareness on this day and become an advocate for mental health and elevate the voice of those who live in silence!

10am-1pm, check-in starts at 8:30am

Center for Life Management's First Annual Maker’s Market
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Center for Life Management, 10 Tsienneto Road, Derry, NH, 03038, United States
CLM is excited to announce our 1st Annual CLM Maker’s Market!This rain or shine event will take place on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in CLM’s Back Parking Lot.
Hosted by CLM’s Supported Employment (SE) team, the Maker’s Market supports and showcases the talents, creativity, and hard work of our entrepreneurial and artistic participants. The Maker’s Market is a delightful marketplace where you can explore and purchase handcrafted artwork, jewelry, handmade gifts, illustration prints and custom art, vintage household items and toys and more. Food vendors including Kiss the Cook Mac & Cheese.
This event is being held in memory of our beloved colleague, Diedra Kotsakis, who envisioned the Maker’s Market to support the talent and initiative of these diverse entrepreneurs. Diedra was known as “the bright light” by her colleagues/friends on the Supported Employment team. She was a fierce advocate for her clients and brought a kind spirit and calming presence to those around her.
For more information, contact Amy Izzett at aizzett@clmnh.org.

Book Talk: The Anxious Generation
2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Monadnock Family Services Avon Center, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, United States
Thursdays, May 23, May 30, and June 6, 7:00 pm at the MFS Avon Center, 40 Avon Street. There will be a panel discussion about this important book during the May 30th event. To register for this free event, contact MFS Director of Development Kathy Waters at kwaters@mfs.org or 209-5947.

Riverbend Community Mental Health's Adult Mental Health First Aid
2026-03-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Virtual via Zoom

Riverbend Community Mental Health's Concord Food Co-op - Round-It-Up at the Register
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Concord Food Co-op, 24 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Riverbend is grateful to be the beneficiary of the Concord Food Co-op’s Round-It-Up at the Register program. The program invites Co-op shoppers to donate to local organizations that make a positive community impact. When going through check-out, shoppers are asked to ‘round’ their purchases to the nearest dollar — a simple way to donate and make a difference to partner organizations. During the month of May, any extra funds received through round-up purchases will benefit Riverbend and its programs and services. Through the generosity of the Concord Food Co-op and its customers, more than $227,000 has been raised for local nonprofits through this program LEARN MORE

Riverbend Community Mental Health's Stick For Support
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | NH
Local businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to show their support for Riverbend and Mental Health Awareness Month. Free stickers showcasing the color green – the international color of mental health awareness – are available for posting in shop windows, in office spaces, and on vehicles. Contact Riverbend’s Community Affairs team for more information and to receive a complimentary sticker: development@riverbendcmhc.org

MHC of Greater Manchester's Hannaford Bags for a Cause
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Hannaford, 859 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States

West Central Behavioral Health's Gathering Constellations: An Art Exhibition Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month at the AVA Gallery
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | AVA Gallery and Arts Center, 11 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH, United States
West Central Behavioral Health and AVA Gallery are proud to celebrate six years of partnership with Gathering Constellations, a mental health art exhibition that will run from May 1–June 11 at AVA’s Linda Roesch Visual Arts Gallery.
The exhibition will highlight the power of connection—how individual stories, like stars, shine brighter when linked. Together, we form a constellation stronger and more beautiful than any single point of light. You are invited to the opening reception at AVA, which will be held on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. Please join us if you can!
Artwork for Constellations will be juried entries from dozens of artists in the region who have drawn on mental health experiences in their lives. Visit avagallery.org

Center for Life Management's 3rd Annual Maker's Market
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Granite YMCA of Londonderry, 206 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, NH, 03053, United States

MHC of Greater Manchester's Mental Health Awareness: Night at Diz's
2026-05-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Diz’s Downtown, 860 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States

MHC of Greater Manchester's Firefly Community Partnership
2026-05-13 11:00 - 21:00 | Firefly American Bistro, 22 Concord Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States

Greater Nashua Mental Health's Thrive Stride 5K Run
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Greeley Park, 100 Concord Street, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States

Monadnock Family Services' A Celebration Fundraiser at the Avon Center
2026-05-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Avon Center, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States

Center for Life Management's Crisis Center Grand Opening & Open House
2026-05-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Life Management, 10 Tsienneto Road, Derry, NH, 03038, United States
This special event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, light refreshments, and an opportunity to tour the new space. Come and meet the team, learn more about the services and supports available through the Crisis Center, and help us mark this important CLM milestone together.
Your presence will help make this celebration even more meaningful. We look forward to seeing you there!

Riverbend Community Mental Health's Expert Addiction Training
2026-05-20 13:00 - 16:00 | NH
Join clinicians from Riverbend’s Choices program for a special live webinar and q-n-a session with a nationally renowned addiction expert! The Opioid and Methamphetamine Training Program is an intensive professional development course designed to give counselors, coaches, and treatment professionals a comprehensive understanding of two of the most destructive drugs in circulation today. Developed by Dr. Cali Estes and The Addictions Academy, the training provides a clear overview of the history, current trends, and medical applications surrounding opioids and methamphetamines. The training will also go in depth about how methamphetamine differs from other stimulants such as cocaine or Adderall. Students learn not only the science behind the drugs but also the cultural and environmental factors that make meth and opioid use especially dangerous.
The event is open to community partners, clinicians, and interested members of the public. Funding for the training was provided through the State of New Hampshire’s NH Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

Riverbend Community Mental Health's Book Discussion & Reading
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Riverbend Community Mental Health Center, 29 School Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
During the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians with Riverbend’s Children’s Intervention Program worked together in a creative process to write a children’s book geared at helping young people understand and move through the grieving process. The book, titled “You Can Always Talk to Possum at Life Forest”, was published in 2025. Life Forest, an environmentally friendly, nonprofit conservation cemetery in Hillsborough, was a collaborator on the project. Riverbend will host a panel presentation and book reading with the authors and a representative from Life Forest, discussing children and grief and providing helpful tips for parents and adults. The event is open to the public.

MHC of Greater Manchester's Charitable Gaming
2026-05-21 08:00 - 2026-05-30 04:00 | Revo Casino, 1279 S. Willow Street, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
MHCGM is partnered with Revo Casino and Social House for Charitable Giving dates! Be a Rebel with a cause – every day the casino is open, they are required to be partnered with a charitable organization. This program helps nonprofit organizations throughout the State of New Hampshire, and last year brought in over $100,000 for the programs and services at MHCGM.
If you or a loved one has a gaming problem, call the New Hampshire help line at 603-724-1605.

MHC of Greater Manchester's Charitable Gaming Kickoff at Revo Casina
2026-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Revo Casino, 1279 S. Willow Street, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
Help MHCGM kickoff its 2026 Charitable Gaming Session! On Thursday, May 21st, from 5-8 pm, enjoy an evening of networking, food, and a little fun (if you choose) at Revo Casino.
There is a limited number of tickets, so get yours here before they’re sold out!

Your $30.00 ticket includes food and a free play voucher.
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!

MHC of Greater Manchester's Me2: The Story Behind the Music
2026-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
The Me2/ Orchestra has created an atmosphere and opportunities to educate people about the realities of living with mental illnesses and support those who are seeking treatment. It’s a great way for musicians of all ages and ability levels to create social change. Their performances include both music and compelling stories about life with mental illness. At a typical concert, they may play works by Beethoven and Haydn, as well as brief testimonials from musicians living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression.
This evening is a bit different- please join MHCGM and Me2/ for a lively panel discussion with audience Q&A, curated music videos, and a delicious dessert reception!

Get Your FREE Tickets and enjoy an intimate evening featuring:
Ronald Braunstein
Me2 Music Director & Conductor
Caroline Whiddon
Me2 Executive Director
Frank Kosa
Producer & Host of Brain Stories podcast
Hosted by Jonathan Routhier
MHCGM’s Executive Vice President & VP of Finance and Operations.
The program includes:
• Podcast excerpts from Brain Stories
• Live panel discussion with audience Q&A
• Curated photos & music videos
• Refreshments & mingling with the panelists
Limited seating available. Reserve your seats today! To fully enjoy the experience, we recommend listening to episodes #6-8 of the Brain Stories podcast prior to this event.
Admission is free!
THIS IS A STIGMA-FREE ZONE. We welcome everyone and strive to provide a supportive atmosphere for all.
TICKETS HERE
