Kanibal Craft Night

6 - 9 pm | Kanibal + Co. 27 Maple St., Summit

This month, we’re leaning into creativity as a way to slow down and reconnect—with ourselves and each other—in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. No crafting experience needed (and no pressure to craft at all). Just a relaxed, welcoming space to make something, try something new, or simply hang.

We’ll have good music, light refreshments, and a few craft stations set up for you to explore at your own pace:

Craft stations include: • Friendship bracelet making • DIY bath salts • Collage supplies to create your own inspiration board

Come with friends, come solo, stay for five minutes or the whole night. No pressure, no expectations—just a little space to unwind and create. Free to attend and no cost to craft!

Registration encouraged but not required HERE

MOVE, BREATHE, BLOOM A Morning for Moms

11 am - 12:30 pm | Centennial Park 360 Elkwood Ave, New Providence

Join us for Move, Breathe, Bloom: A Morning for Moms, a special community event focused on mental wellness and connection. 

We’ll begin with a mindful walk through Centennial Park in New Providence, followed by a gentle qigong movement session led by Rose Wippich. Each mom will receive a pink carnation, with coffee, bagels, and community time to close the morning.

Free, Registration encouraged: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew5nvEJQMUN7wI4fGbZoOyi5vnX38GBti7c8zwOdFP3oZtPw/viewform

Mini Wellness Retreat at Nimbus Summit

9 am - 1 pm | School of Nimbus Dance 315B Springfield Ave, Summit

Join the School of Nimbus Dance in Summit, NJ, for an invigorating half-day of movement, creativity, and connection. Nimbus: Summit invites you to experience a thoughtfully curated program of process-driven exploration, engaging both mind and body through the arts.

Participants will enjoy healthful movement experiences in modern/contemporary dance flow, Pilates, Feldenkrais (somatic practice), and yoga. Following these sessions, attendees will be treated to a performance by Nimbus company dancers, as well as a Q&A and panel discussion.

The event also includes a healthy lunch with snacks and coincides with the opening of a new exhibition in partnership with the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey.

Open to the public and donation-based, this shared half-day experience is designed to foster community, creativity, and overall well-being.

Registration required: https://schoolofnimbus.org/artbalm-a-mini-wellness-retreat

Join a Meeting of the Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates 

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Zoom 

Join us, the Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates, on our Zoom call on Wed, May 20, to hear our guest speakers, Jennifer Leaman and Jaclyn Baker, discuss their non-profit, Still I Run. Still I Run promotes mental health through community running and walking in Florham Park. 

Drop in welcome.

Zoom Link

The Mindful Generation Presents: The Anxious Generation—Now What? A Parent’s Game Plan

7 - 8:15 pm | Berkeley Heights YMCA 59 Locust Ave, Berkeley Heights

A 75-minute, high-impact session for parents, teachers, and coaches (K–12) on what’s driving the rise in anxiety and depression. Gain practical insights from The Anxious Generation, plus simple, actionable strategies to manage screens and talk to kids about tech—without conflict. No judgment. No lectures. Just real conversation and solutions.

Free event, registration required. 

Registration link: https://thesay.jotform.com/260895737580875

New Community Wellness Book Club

7 - 8 pm | Library of the Chathams 

Join us for an engaging and meaningful community discussion exploring childhood anxiety, the impact of technology on youth mental health, and how families and communities can foster resilience and well-being. 

Book: "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt

Copies available at the Reference Desk. 

Free, drop-in welcome

Mental Health Book Club at the Westfield Library

7 - 8:30 pm | Westfield Memorial Library 550 E Broad St, Westfield 

The Westfield Mental Health Council, in partnership with the Westfield Memorial Library, invites you to join a mental health–themed book discussion group. Please join us for our next gathering on June 10, 2026 at 7pm, when we will discuss "Group" by Christie Tate. 

Copies of the book are available to check out, in advance, at the library.

Free event, drop-in welcome

Chatham Health & Wellness Fair

Westfield Community Health Fair

Free screenings, food demos, and bike lessons for kids, activities, and giveaways!

Free event, drop-in welcome

Madison Green Ribbon Hanging

4 pm | The Joyful Shoppe 42 Lincoln Pl, Madison 

We will gather to grab green ribbons and head to our locations (predetermined by signup genius) to hang green ribbons in Madison! 

Sign Up Here

Paint the Town Green Kickoff Event

Paint the Town Green officially launches on May 1 on the Green in Summit, NJ, bringing together community leaders, local organizations, businesses, and residents for an evening centered on awareness, connection, and support. The event will feature wellness-focused programming, opportunities to engage with local mental health resources, and a collective reset to recognize the importance of prioritizing mental well-being.

Free, drop-in welcome.

Paint the Town Green Family Fun Day in Madison

12 - 3 pm | Joyful Shoppe 42 Lincoln Place, Madison

Free arts, crafts, face painting and family fun for all ages!

Event Brite Link

Stomp Out the Stigma Walk

1-3 pm | Grace Lutheran Church 665 East Main Street, Mendham Borough

This is Mendham's 5th annual Walk to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month and raise funds that go back into the community to sponsor programs, fund college scholarships, and support initiatives that promote positive mental health. The Walk ends in a Resource Fair, free ice cream, and random door prizes!

WALK START: Grace Lutheran Church (65 East Main St., Mendham Borough) FINISH: Garabrant Center (4 Wilson St.)

$20 donation per walker

Registration link

Project Humanity - Teen Workshop - Reclaim Your Attention. Own Your Story.

7 - 8 pm | Summit YMCA 67 Maple St, Summit

Is your teen anxious about the future? They’re not alone—and this workshop is for them. 

This May, the Summit Area YMCA and The Mindful Generation present Project Humanity, a free one-hour session for middle schoolers on screens, attention, anxiety, and growing up in the age of AI. 

Led by NYU professor and AI researcher Colleen Kenny, it’s an honest, engaging conversation—not a lecture—about how technology shapes their world. Students will leave with practical tools, including a personalized “Offline Menu,” and a better understanding of their habits and strengths.

Free event. Registration required.

Registration link: https://thesay.jotform.com/260923927990873

Community Mental Health Perspective discussion with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

6:30 - 7:30 pm | Virtual on Zoom (Link will be provided in registration)

An opportunity to share your concerns, questions, and gaps in our Mental Health system. The Team from the Bloomberg School of Public Health wants to know if their research is addressing the right issues. How can they help?

This is a free, virtual event on Zoom. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gDYELp70QJGBG2kOeCXLCw#/registration

Pre-Meeting Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYfwLkZzhdIJ07Kq4Bgq6utby_WlcBSDRTcscChkd5KCrDAQ/viewform

Prayer Service for Emotional Wellness

7 - 8 pm | Parish Community of Saint Helen 1600 Rahway Ave, Westfield

In the pain and isolation that often accompanies mental illness, we come together for healing for individuals and their support people. Refreshments to follow the prayer service.

Free event, drop-in welcome.