Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Browse library events, various resources, and more to learn more about why it's important to keep mental health at the forefront of care.
Those with cognitive and emotional impairments - also known as “invisible” disabilities - are welcome to utilize CRRL services and spaces. Check out our special events for adults and our regular series events.
Special Mental Health Awareness Month Events
Tell your Mental Health Story, part of a series
Civic Lab: Mental Health Awareness, part of a series
Quiet Reading Time, part of a series
Memory Cafe: Relax and Reminisce, part of a series
Time With a Therapy Dog at Fredericksburg, part of a series
Time With a Therapy Dog at Howell, part of a series
Quiet Reading Time, part of a series
Memory Cafe: Relax and Reminisce, part of a series
Time With a Therapy Dog at Fredericksburg, part of a series
Time With a Therapy Dog at Howell, part of a series
Mental Health Awareness Month (Adult)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg (MHAfred) Resources
Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region addresses the behavioral health and substance use needs of our diverse communities across the Fredericksburg region by identifying gaps in local services and creating unique programs and partnerships to address them.
CDC Mental Health Resources
Includes suicide and crisis lifeline numbers, veterans and active-duty military, maternal mental health, resources for natural disasters and human-caused disasters trauma, and more.
National Institute of Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Includes information about providers and treatment.
Mental Health America Resources
For people wanting information about mental health facts and conditions, policy measures, and more, our research and reports, webinars, podcast, blog, and screening tools provide guiding resources and tools to help understand and improve your mental health.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Resources
Individual resources for mental health and information about recovery and recovery support.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resources
VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options and more—all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters and the general public.
Establishing good mental health is for any age. The library offers cognitive and emotional events for children as well.
🦮 PAWS for Reading
Practice reading with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. For grades K-6. Call or visit your branch to book your time.
👧 Sensory Time
Stories, songs and activities to support early literacy practices in an environment that adapts to youth on the autism spectrum and with other developmental challenges. Youth of all ages with a caregiver. Sign up.
Recommended Reading for Youth
Mental Health Awareness Month for Teens
Mental Health - Invisible Wounds
Fredericksburg City Public Schools Resources
Information about resources and community agencies that can support individuals. Includes a virtual calming room.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools Resources
Includes mental health education links and mental health provider information.
Stafford County Public School Resources
Has a variety of resources for students, including homelessness help and military family resources.
Digital Shareables on Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Download and share informational graphics, social media messages, and videos, to help raise awareness about child and adolescent mental health.
The Kids Mental Health Foundation Resources
Resources for parents and caregivers, teachers and coaches, and more.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Kids, Teens, and Young Adult Resources
Mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, we have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.