Community members are invited to join local organizations this Saturday, April 25, for the NAMIWalks San Diego, a free annual event supporting mental health awareness and wellness.
Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness in partnership with County Behavioral Health Services, the event kicks off Mental Health Matters Month, observed every May.
Nadia Privara Brahms, director of County Behavioral Health Services, said the walk highlights the community’s share commitment to mental wellness.
“By learning practical tools for coping, staying connected and knowing what resources are available, we can strengthen support for ourselves and for those around us who may be struggling.”
Event Details
- Location: Preble Field, NTC Park at Liberty Station
- Registration: starts at 7 a.m. for the no-cost community walk
- Opening ceremonies & walk start: 8:15 a.m.
- Activities & Resources: Until 11 a.m., including family-friendly activities, military and veterans resources, and a stigma-free photo booth and information station.
Participants can connect to mental health resources, learn practical wellness tools and show support for the one in five people living with a mental health condition.
To register in advance for the NAMIWalks and Mental Wellness Expo, visit the event website.
If you or someone you know needs support, call 9-8-8, the nationwide three-digit number that connects callers to San Diego County’s Access & Crisis Line for mental health services and referrals.
Additional resources are available on the County BHS Resources webpage and the It’s Up to Us SD website, which also features a list of other activities for Mental Health Matters Month.
County BHS connects people and families to mental health and substance use services, partnering with the community to provide safe, effective and culturally informed care from prevention through recovery.
