Mental Health Week 2026 is HERE!-CMHA Hamilton

Mental Health Week 2026 is here! 

Join CMHA Hamilton as we celebrate our 60th anniversary with a week of free community events. Please feel free to share the attached calendar with your contacts. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening:

Community Kick-Off BBQ | Tuesday May 5^th, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM (BBQ at 12:00 PM)

• Location: Hamilton City Hall (71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1P9) in the Front Courtyard

• Kick off the week with a fun, community-focused event featuring local mental health agencies, information booths, and a free BBQ at noon. Open to everyone—drop by, connect, and enjoy!

 

The Connection Effect ft. Angie Jaspan, Karen De-Silva & Dave “Chops” Phillips | Wednesday May 6^th | 12 PM – 1 PM

• Location: Virtual (on Zoom) – register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987608453389
• Hear powerful lived-experience stories from TAMI speakers highlighting the importance of connection, understanding, and community in mental health.

 

Meet, Greet & Connect at eFIT  | Thursday May 7^th, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

• Location: eFIT Institute (105 Beach Rd, Hamilton, ON L8L 4A1)
• Join us for a relaxed, in-person gathering exploring fun and meaningful ways to connect through movement, wellness, and shared experiences. Free parking available.

Bring Back Hope with Emily O’Brien (Comeback Snacks) | Friday May 8^th, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:30 AM

• Location: Hamilton Public Library – Central Branch (55 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4) in the Hamilton Room
• This event will feature Emily O’Brien, sharing her story of resilience and turning challenges into purpose. This event is free and open to all, however a library card is required to attend!

• Register HERE for the event: https://hpl.libnet.info/event/16219072
• Register HERE for a library card: https://www.hpl.ca/online-card

 

Get connected to CMHA Hamilton on socials to stay updated on MHW 2025!

• Instagram: CMHAHam
• Facebook: Canadian Mental Health Association, Hamilton Branch
• X: CMHA Hamilton
• LinkedIn: Canadian Mental Health Association, Hamilton Branch

We hope to see you there!

 

Mikaela Ivanco (she/her)

Facilitator, Mental Health Promotion & Resilience

 

CMHA Hamilton

Canadian Mental Health Association, Hamilton

131 John St. S., Hamilton, ON   L8N 2C3

 

Tel:  (905) 521-0090, ext. 269

Fax: (905) 521-0211

Email:  mivanco@cmhahamilton.ca

Web:  www.cmhahamilton.ca