Approved on April 27th, 2021
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May – Mental Health Month
Join us in recognizing May as Mental Health Month, and help us share resources with our community.







About This Campaign
This campaign is designed to begin conversations about changes going on around us and within us. As a community, we want everyone to know that it’s okay to struggle and that no one needs to do it alone. Wearing green won’t solve our issues with depression, anxiety, trauma, fear, or any other problem we’re facing. However, it’s an opportunity to stand together and point to the resources in our community that offer help.
The Garrett County Health Department’s Office of Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics is coordinating the Mental Health Awareness Month campaign with all of our partners through the Health Planning Council’s Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup. (https://mygarrettcounty.com/groups/increase-adolescent-well-child-checks/)
Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Display Table at the Farmer’s Market on May 1, 2021 – Contact Thomas Vose at the Ruth Enlow Library if you have materials for the table or if you would like to have a physical presence that day.
- Garrett County Public Schools are encouraging all staff and students to wear green to support mental health awareness day on May 7th. Each school will be participating uniquely, in addition to wearing green.
- Every Monday in May, we will be highlighting agencies, community groups, and businesses that want to participate by wearing green. Send your group photo to [email protected] for use on the well-being initiative found at GoGarrettCounty.com to continue to help get the word out!
Campaign Messages
Share these messages on your social media profiles, websites, and via email newsletters to participate in our campaign!
April 26 – May 1
Every monday in May, gear up to show your support for mental health awareness! #MentalHealthMay2021
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
May 3 – 8
We’re all in this together – wear green to show that no one has to go it alone. #MayIsMentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMay2021
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
May 10-15
Stress and anxiety can weigh us down. Lighten the load and fin someone to talk to today! #MentalHealthMay2021
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
May 17 – 22
Celebrate friendship and reach out to someone today. Kindness is free and makes our world a better place! #MentalHealthMay2021
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
May 24 – 31
How are you doing? Most of us answer, “I’m fine,” even when we’re not. Let’s be honest and listen more carefully to those around us. #MentalHealthMay2021
Get connected! Explore the Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/
Wear Green to Show Your Organization’s Support for Mental Health Month!
Send your photos to [email protected] so we can share them across our network!