MHS Event Calendar
Here are the community events you can meet us at, mental health-related holidays to note down on your calendars, and internal general meeting dates. Click on an event to learn more.
Scroll down to view upcoming and past events.
International Overdose Awareness Day
On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those who have died from overdose without stigma and stand with those who have lost loved ones to overdose. It is also a great opportunity to learn more about signs of overdose and ways to help someone experiencing it.
Self-Care Sunday in the Park
Join us for our first “Self-Care Sunday in the Park”!
Date: July 28th (Sunday)
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Location: Beacon Hill Park
International Self-Care Day
International Self-Care Day is meant for the celebration of self-care practices and interventions, and the difference they make in people's lives, empowering them to be active in taking care of their minds and bodies.
Uterine Fibroid Awareness Day
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumours on uterus walls that can be as small as a pea or as a large as a grapefruit. About 30 to 50% of those with uterus’ are carriers and they typically appear in those between 30-50 years old.
Pride Festival
Find us at Victoria Pride Society’s Pride Festival 2024!
Date: July 7th (Sunday)
Time: 11AM - 6PM
Location: McDonald Park, James Bay (212 Niagara St, Victoria, BC)
National Injury Prevention Day
The purpose of National Injury Prevention Day is to raise awareness about the effects of preventable and predictable injuries.
Vic West Fest
We will be at Vic West Fest!
Date: June 8th (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Vic West Community Center & Banfield Park, 521 Craigflower Road
Men's Mental Health Month
Each year, in Canada, around 75% of all suicide victims are men.
Mental health and mental illnesses affect people of all genders. Everybody needs to take care of their mental health and seek support if they need it. However, due to harmful societal expectations, men are often discouraged from doing so: they are told to “man up” and that “boys don’t cry.” Such stigma around emotions and mental health for men creates a barrier between men and the help they need.
This June, pay attention to the men in your life. Check in with them, and encourage them to reach out if they are struggling. If you think someone may need professional counseling, sit with them and help them find the resources that could help. Please do not hesitate to sign up for MHS’s Peer Support Calls if you need help navigating mental health services.
Find more resources at Canadian Mental Health Association.
Read more: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Men, by the Mental Health Commission of Canada
Men’s Mental Health, by the Canadian Mental Health Association
Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Brain Tumour Awareness Month falls annually in May to raise awareness about brain tumours: the symptoms, the treatment, and ways to support people affected by them.
Volunteer Recognition Day
On Volunteer Recognition Day, we honor the efforts of volunteers worldwide who work to help communities without financial compensation.
World Health Day
The theme for this year’s World Health Day is “My health, my right,” raising awareness of the need for accessible healthcare for everyone.
International Day of Happiness
The International Day of Happiness is marked by the United Nations to recognized the importance of happiness as a universal goal.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
The Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) is commemorated across Canada to educate the public about the impacts and dangers of eating disorders, as well as to support those affected by them.
Human Rights Day
December 10th 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights!
Photo by Dale Reitlo
Women's Brain Health Day
Around two-thirds of people who are living with dementia are women. Women’s Brain Health Day aims to raise awareness for and fund sex- and gender-based research into brain health, as well as to educate people on protecting their brains.
Photo by Dale Reitlo
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation honours the story and lives of the children who never returned home from residential schools, the survivors, their families, and communities. Every child matters! 🧡
World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicides are preventable. Let’s create hope through action. 💛
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day takes place on August 31st to raise awareness for overdose and end stigma around the victims of overdose. 💜
Photo by Dale Reitlo.
Victoria Health and Wellness Fair
Meet us at the 2023 Victoria Health and Wellness Fair.
Oaklands Sunset Market
Last chance to meet us at the Oaklands Sunset Market this season!
