News Release: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
April 17, 2026 
Livingston County Mental Health Awareness Workgroup Launches Community Calendar to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month [Howell, MI] —
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Livingston County Mental Health Awareness Workgroup of the Human Services Collaborative Body is proud to announce a calendar of events, activities, and trainings aimed to reduce mental health stigma and provide mental health resources.
Each May, the workgroup works collaboratively to host events to foster connection, educate, and encourage conversations around mental health. There are a variety of events for different age groups and interests.
“We are shifting from awareness to action, ensuring that everyone in our community knows they are not alone and that support is available." states Connie Conklin, Chair of the Livingston County Mental Health Awareness Workgroup. We hope you will join us at one of our events.
All events are free and open to the public, however, registration is required for some of the events as space is limited. Registration details can be found on the Mental Health Awareness Calendar or by visiting the Mental Health Awareness webpage at https://milivcounty.gov/hscb/mental-health/.
Mental Health Awareness activities include:
● Movie Showing - “Luca”, special thanks to our sponsor: Howell Carnegie Library
● Trainings - VA SAVE, QPR, and Mental Health First Aid
● Youth Perspective - Student Panel and Youth Art Voice
● Share Experience - CMH Town Hall
● Craft
● 5K Run and Walk
● Support Groups - Teen Grief and Loss and Parents Together

About Livingston County Mental Health Awareness Workgroup
The workgroup comprises of community members, organizations, non-profits, local government, and schools who work together to ensure all county residents are represented and gaps are addressed through cultivating a community of mental wellness and resilience in Livingston County to promote mental health awareness and implement effective suicide prevention.

Contact: Grace Dennis  gdennis@cmhliv.org 517-586-2039