The City of Birmingham and Nurture of Alabama are teaming up to host the Fifth Annual Mental Health Day on Friday, May 8, at Linn Park.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect people with mental health resources across the Birmingham area. Food trucks will begin serving at 11 a.m.
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said the event is about opening up conversations that are often overlooked.
“Conversations about mental health are often minimized, misunderstood, or even silenced, especially in Black communities. But Mental Health Awareness Day is a chance to change that,” Woodfin said. “With the help of our partners, we’re breaking stigmas, connecting communities to vital resources, and reminding everyone that your mind matters.”
Nurture of Alabama founder Crystal Mullen-Johnson said the organization has worked over the years to make a lasting impact.
“Over the past five years, we have remained resilient, consistent, and impactful as we connect our community with resources that promote healing, wellness, and overall well-being,” she said.
Organizers say the event is free and open to the public.
Scheduled Events: Main Stage
10:00 AM Introduction of Nurture Board of Directors11:00 -11:15 AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Brandon Folks, Senior Program Manager with Alabama Department of Mental Health, Office of Prevention11:30 -11:45 AM Remarks from Birmingham City Councilor Crystal N. Smitherman, District 612:00 -12:30 PM Performance by Logan the Entertainer12:30-1:00 PM Line dancing with Fitness Instructor Tracy Williams and Tracy’s Sensational Seniors
Scheduled Events: On the Lawn
10:15-10:45 AM Yoga on the Lawn, presented by Adi Kaur, Yoga Therapist of Inglenook Yoga Studio10:00-2:00 PM Free Depression Screenings by Licensed therapist, Cherie May Edwards, owner of Work In Progress10:00-2:00 PM Free Mental Health Consultations with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Dr. Demechiko French, owner of Mechi Mental Wellness10:00-2:00 PM Glucose and High Blood Pressure Screenings provided by Brownstone Total Family Healthcare10:00-11:30 AM Chair massages offered by Massage Therapist Adrian Ward, owner of Relaxation Room10:30-10:45 AM Boot Camp Exercises presented by Certified Personal Trainer Cedric Starks, owner of Train and Burn Fitness Studio11:00 AM-2:00 PM Food Trucks will be serving