Mental Health Week

May 6-12, 2024

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 and Shallow Water Aqua Fitness all week!

Bring a friend and have some fun checking out all the great FREE drop-in classes the Dow Centennial Centre has to offer, as well as FREE Shallow Water Aqua Fitness at Harbour Pool all week! One lucky participant per day will win a FCSS wellness basket!

Drop-in. Registration is not required.

View the Mental Health Week Drop-in Fitness Classes Schedule

Mental Health Week Schedule of Events

Monday, May 6
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: 10:45 am


Tuesday, May 7
Art Therapy

Unfortunately, Art Therapy has been cancelled.


Wednesday, May 8
Mental Health Walk and Activities

Join us as we walk to bring awareness to Mental Health Week and enjoy some activities and animal therapy.

Where: In front of City Hall
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Walk @ 3:00 pm


Thursday, May 9
Meditation & Breathing Workshop

Focus the mind. Inhale Exhale.

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

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

Where: The Space (#307, 40151 99 Avenue)
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Cost: FREE

Drop-in. Registration is not required.


Sunday, May 12
Family Movie

Join us at Fort Cinema to watch Happy Feet on the big screen!

Where: Fort Cinema
Time: 10:30 am (Doors open at 10:00 am)
Cost: FREE *tickets required*

Get your FREE tickets to Happy Feet through Ticketpro


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