Mental Health Week

May 1-7, 2023

Mental Health Week is an annual national event that takes place during the first week in May to encourage people from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect, and engage with others on all issues relating to mental health.

FREE Drop-in Fitness Classes all week!

Bring a friend and have some fun checking out all the great drop in classes the Dow Centennial Centre has to offer. A free one month pass to the Dow Centennial Centre will be handed out each day during one of the classes!

Drop-in. Registration is not required.

View the Mental Health Week Drop-in Fitness Classes Schedule

Comedy Night

Sponsored by Inter Pipeline
All proceeds support local mental health programming

Bring your loved ones to the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hall on Monday, May 1 and get your laugh on with the HILARIOUS Sean Lecomber!   Doors open at 7:00pm, show to start at 7:30pm, ages 16+

Tickets are $5.00 through Ticketpro.ca, or call 780-992-6400

Get your tickets for Comedy Night

Mental Health Week Schedule of Events

Monday, May 1

Mental Health Week Proclamation

Join Mayor Katchur, City Council, and FCSS as we proclaim Mental Health Week in the Fort.

Where: City Hall Foyer
Time: 1:00pm

Comedy Night

Sponsored by Inter Pipeline
All proceeds support local mental health programming

Bring your loved ones and get your laugh on with the HILARIOUS Sean Lecomber!

Where: Fort Saskatchewan Community Hall, Normandy Room
Time: 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm)
Who: Ages 16+

Tickets are $5.00 through Ticketpro.ca, or call 780-992-6400

Get your tickets for Comedy Night

Tuesday, May 2

Art Therapy

Art therapy is the safe, creative, and therapeutic process of expressing your inner thoughts, feelings, memories, and experiences through any form of art.

Join Ashley Rosenow with Illustrious Interiors to paint a unique piece of art to unveil your unconsciousness and better understand yourself. No art experience is required.

Where: Dow Centennial Centre, Scotiabank Room
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm

This workshop is now full

Wednesday, May 3

Mental Health Walk and Activities

Come join us to connect with community and some amazing therapy animals.

Where: In front of City Hall
Time(s):
3:15 pm Walk for Mental Health
3:45 pm Mental Health activities and therapy animals
4:30 pm Closing

Thursday, May 4

Meditation & Breathing Workshop

Explore the path of meditation with this 60 minute guided practice. An encouraging space for students to experience the benefits of this powerful practice. Relax, refresh and take a break from the stresses of everyday life. 

Students will be guided using the breath as an anchor point, brining you back into the present moment and detaching from the cyclical waves of the mind. Experience a sense of grounded relaxation as we slow down the breath, calming the nervous system and release stored tension from the body. How would it feel to surrender to the experience of truly letting go of something that no longer serves you? With a curious mind and a willingness to explore, a sense of peace and stability within are available to you. Come sit, pause and make time for stillness. Together we will experience the Sattvic energy created in community meditation.

This practice is supportive and beginner practitioner friendly, no need to hesitate friends, see you soon!

Where: Fort Saskatchewan Library (Fire Place Area)
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Cost: FREE

Drop-in. Registration is not required.

More programs and workshops

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) offers wide variety of services, programs, and workshops available to the community all year round. 

View more programs and workshops