Mental Health Happenings for May
Lunch & Learn
May 8th from 12 to 1 pm
Chillax with Natasha: Gentle Movement & Deep Restoration for Mental Wellness
Unwind. Breathe. Realign.
Join us for a restorative hour of gentle yoga designed to support emotional balance and mental well-being. Chillax blends breath-focused movement, grounding postures, and moments of stillness to calm the nervous system and release stress. In a welcoming, judgment-free space, you’ll be guided to reconnect with your breath, reset your body, and leave feeling refreshed and centered.
Registration encouraged: https://forms.gle/FCo8Jg5WvDeMU2vo9
Featured Events
Mental Health Awareness Month
In partnership with numerous community organizations, we've developed a comprehensive calendar of awareness campaigns, educational workshops, and social gatherings. Look for our signature butterfly charm cards throughout Warrenton, Marshall, Remington, and Sperryville for details on local events.
How You Can Participate
Wear blue every Friday to show your support
Share your participation by tagging MHA in your social media posts
Attend our events throughout the month
Access resources including our full calendar and toolkit on our website
Visit our Mental Health Month landing page for the complete schedule of events and additional resources to help you and your loved ones prioritize mental wellness
Join us at Cast Iron Craft House in the upstairs lounge for a fun celebration! We are so excited that Eclectic Company will be performing as our special guest!
We will celebrate at Denim & Pearls too! This one will be in cellar lounge. Play mingle bingo to make new friends or learn something new about old friends.
At Liv Creatively, we will be making 3D resin butterflies!
At Erin’s Elderberries in Vint Hill, Natasha Frisk, from The Main Street Wellness Co., will lead us in kids yoga after a book reading.
Adult Mental Health First Aid - May 9th
Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Register here: https://forms.gle/NpPJZwnUBc6oX6nb8
Fresh from the Blog
A guest blog from Kathy Butler, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Piedmont, details how this powerful program builds mental health skills, resilience, and hope in young girls.
"We don’t have to wait until a girl is in crisis to help her. We can build mental health skills before she needs them. That’s exactly what we’re doing at Girls on the Run.
Because we’re not just running laps. We’re running toward resilience, healing, and hope."
Don't miss this one: https://www.fauquier-mha.org/newsletter/girlsontherun
