Title
Mental Health Awareness 2026 - Citywide
Description
This report provides the Community Services and Education Subcommittee with an overview of the Human Services Department’s (HSD) planned activities, partnerships, and community engagement efforts for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. These activities aim to raise awareness, promote resources, and support the well-being of Phoenix residents.
THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
Report
Summary
May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, which is dedicated to reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and connecting individuals to mental health services.
The City of Phoenix formally adopted Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2025 and continues to expand programming each year to promote mental health education, visibility, and access to resources.
In 2025, the City implemented a range of successful activities, including a Mayoral Proclamation, council newsletter features, lighting Phoenix City Hall green for the month, hosting a “Wear Green Day,” offering a citywide event calendar, launching a 31-day social media campaign, and conducting a Mental Health & Wellness Community Resource Fair attended by more than 200 community members and supported by 22 providers and seven City departments.
For the 2026 campaign, HSD will continue the activities from 2025 with new initiatives, which include expanded city and community partnerships, additional suicide-awareness training opportunities such as Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and SAFEtalk, Teen Lifeline training sessions, the Phoenix Union Mental Health Awareness Art Contest, and a “Take What You Need” display in the City Hall Atrium. These additions build on existing efforts by broadening engagement, training, and community participation.
Event Dates:
Wear Green Day - May 6, 2026
Mental Health Community Resource Fair - May 14, Helen Drake Senior Center
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.