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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
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Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance held every May in the United States. Founded by Mental Health America in 1949, it brings together advocates, clinicians, healthcare organizations, schools, workplaces, and people with lived experience to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect people with resources.
Tahoma Northwest wants you to know we are here for you. We are sharing resources from Mental Health America, so you have direct access to their wealth of online supports.
What you will find:
- Affirmations for Good Days
- Journal Prompts
- Interactive Tools
- Looking for Good Worksheet
- What's Underneath Worksheet
- When You Feel Numb Worksheet
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2026 Mental Health Month Action Guide
With online activities, articles, printable tools, and practical resources.
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News and Events
Highlighted events and updates to help you and your community
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Excited to share that Jones Community Solutions has opened registration for the 2026 Peer O Award! This year, there will be three nominations. Nominees that inspire hope, work toward social and systemic change, show strong leadership, be actively engaged with their community, passionately advocate for equity, and have made an impact on systemic change.
Registration closes on June 1st, and winners will be announced on June 13th at Recovery Community Day, 3030 R St, Auburn, WA 98002.
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Partnership Spotlight
Kids’ Mental Health—Pierce County (KMHPC) is a coalition of people and agencies in Pierce County that are joining together to address the growing behavioral health crisis among school age children and youth.
Mission.: Kids’ Mental Health – Pierce County is dedicated to developing a coordinated, responsive behavioral health system that serves the needs of children, youth, and families at the right time, in the best place, with the best outcomes for them. KMHPC coordinates with initiatives focused on young children to create a continuum of behavioral health services starting at birth.
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- Ep. 3 The Mis-Education of Jayme Hill
Her name is Woman Who Walks Sparkling With The Sun, and this is part of her story.
Join Kahlil and special guest Jayme Hill as she shares her journey of recovery and reflects on the powerful role of peer support in healing, growth, and connection.
Enjoy the episode!
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Hey, Black Seattle! is a community-centered information hub designed to strengthen connection, visibility, and well-being for ~300,000 Black residents of the Greater Seattle Area by reducing the emotional and mental strain of isolation.
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Find resources to know your rights and get support.
WAISN builds collective power for immigrants and refugees across Washington through peaceful, non-violent, community led action.
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Food Lifeline and Feeding America have a great search tool to find food resources near you. If you are struggling and need help please click on the link below for support!
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Olympia Wooden Boat Festival!
Vibrant waterfront festival featuring live music, artisan vendors, and hands-on experiences for all ages.
Friday, May 8 for kick-off from 5-8PM, then again on Saturday, May 9 from 10AM - 5PM for the main festival, followed by an evening block party (5-7:30PM) featuring incredible food and live performances.
Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10 (11AM - 5PM)
Free & open to the public. Come experience the magic of wooden boats and the heart of Olympia’s waterfront!
More Info: Olympia Wooden Boat Festival
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Touch-a-Truck
May 16 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
Police cars, dump trucks, semi-trucks…..oh my! This FREE family event lets you explore the vehicles and equipment that build, serve, and protect our community, from ambulances and service vehicles to big rigs and tractors.
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55th Annual Northwest Folklife
Festival ~ FREE~
Northwest Folklife Festival, a community-powered celebration of the music, arts, and heritage of the Pacific Northwest, with over 4,000 performers on 20+ stages, 200 food/craft/import vendors.
May 22-25, 2026
Seattle Center
More Info: Festival | Northwest Folklife
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Did You Know?
Tahoma NW has amazing resources on our website, including links to some great fatherhood blogs and training links? Come check us out!
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