Events
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 4: Refilling Your Own Cup
Self-care practices that last.
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 4 - Special Kitchen Session: Self-Care in the Kitchen – Simple meals that boost mood and energy.
Bridge Counseling & Wellness Presents: Yoga for Mental Health Professionals
Yoga for Mental Health Professionals - every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Sidewalk Talk
Join us for Sidewalk Talk Saturdays this May at the Douglass Loop Farmers Market! Come experience a welcoming, mental health–friendly space centered on connection, compassionate listening, and community care. Whether you want to talk, listen, reflect, or simply be around supportive people, everyone is welcome. Stop by Saturdays in May from 10 AM–12 PM and help build a more connected community—one conversation at a time.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up
*RAIN - if there’s rain in the forecast for that morning we will not be doing Sidewalk Talk that week.
Lady Veterans Connect Presents: Women Veterans’ Recognition Day
Women Veterans Recognition Day will have a new look on May 30th as we celebrate the 250 the anniversary of our country. The event will be at Equus Vineyards with music, scavenger hunt and other activities for all. Please register early.
Caminantes KY Presents: Caminata por la Salud Mental
Caminantes is a Latinx-led hiking and outdoor enthusiast group based in Louisville, KY. We organize one monthly event to get people connected with nature. We believe being active in nature is the key for physical, mental and emotional health. This event we want to bring attention to Mental Health Awareness month and offer resources for our people to learn more.
FOE Ladies Auxiliary presents: Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Fundraiser
Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Fundraiser presented by FOE Ladies’ Auxiliary, proceeds benefit Mental Health Lou!
Hosparus Health Presents: G-Force
A one-of-a-kind experience for children, ages 8-15, who are coping with a loss due to death. G-Force Summer Camp is facilitated by Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center’s licensed professional counselors and trained volunteers. Morning/afternoon snacks and lunch are provided. G-FORCE is funded, in part, by grants from Kosair for Kids and WHAS Crusade for Children.
MHL Presents: Provider Networking Night
Please RSVP By emailing amanda@mentalhealthlou.com
Louisville Metro Health & Wellness Presents: End Gun Violence Awareness Walk
End Gun Violence Awareness Walk
Hosparus Health presents: Entering the Stillness: Guided Meditations for the Grieving Heart
Entering the Stillness: Guided Meditation for the Grieving Heart, for those grieving loss
The Earth and Spirit Center Presents: KMAC Meditation Series
This immersive series goes beyond a typical course—it’s an opportunity to connect more deeply with your inner world. Through a blend of practices inspired by global contemplative traditions, you’ll develop practical mindfulness skills, expand your self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and create space for meaningful personal growth.
Meg’s Magic Morsels Presents: Chaos, Cupcakes, & Caffeine: 104 Days of Summer Edition
Chaos, Cupcakes, & Caffeine: 104 Days of Summer Edition!
Louisville Metro Office of Violence Prevention Presents: Roots of Change Youth Summit
A free, one‑day youth summit empowering young people to grow as leaders and create positive change in their communities.
Presented by Louisville Metro Office of Violence Prevention
The Earth and Spirit Center Presents: KMAC Meditation Series
This immersive series goes beyond a typical course—it’s an opportunity to connect more deeply with your inner world. Through a blend of practices inspired by global contemplative traditions, you’ll develop practical mindfulness skills, expand your self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and create space for meaningful personal growth.
The African American Male Wellness Agency Presents: 2026 Black Men’s Wellness Day
Come celebrate Black Men’s health and wellness in Louisville! Free health screenings, a kid’s zone, a senior pavilion, and entertainment including live music.
Meg’s Magic Morsels Presents: Cupcake Decorating for Kids - Under the Sea
Cupcake Decorating: Under the Sea Classes for Kids!
Meg’s Magic Morsels Presents: Cupcake Decorating for Kids - Under the Sea
Cupcake Decorating: Under the Sea Classes for Kids!
Meg’s Magic Morsels Presents: Cupcake Decorating for Kids - Under the Sea
Cupcake Decorating: Under the Sea Classes for Kids!
Meg’s Magic Morsels Presents: Cupcake Decorating for Kids - Under the Sea
Cupcake Decorating: Under the Sea Classes for Kids!
The Earth and Spirit Center Presents: KMAC Meditation Series
This immersive series goes beyond a typical course—it’s an opportunity to connect more deeply with your inner world. Through a blend of practices inspired by global contemplative traditions, you’ll develop practical mindfulness skills, expand your self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and create space for meaningful personal growth.
Lady Veterans Connect & Olive Branch Wellness Present: EmpowerHER Retreat
A women’s retreat for veterans for you to be pampered, relax, meet new and old friends, gain new knowledge, and enjoy other activities.
The Earth and Spirit Center Presents: KMAC Meditation Series
This immersive series goes beyond a typical course—it’s an opportunity to connect more deeply with your inner world. Through a blend of practices inspired by global contemplative traditions, you’ll develop practical mindfulness skills, expand your self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and create space for meaningful personal growth.
Sidewalk Talk
Join us for Sidewalk Talk Saturdays this May at the Douglass Loop Farmers Market! Come experience a welcoming, mental health–friendly space centered on connection, compassionate listening, and community care. Whether you want to talk, listen, reflect, or simply be around supportive people, everyone is welcome. Stop by Saturdays in May from 10 AM–12 PM and help build a more connected community—one conversation at a time.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up
*RAIN - if there’s rain in the forecast for that morning we will not be doing Sidewalk Talk that week.
Bridge Counseling & Wellness Presents: Yoga for Mental Health Professionals
Yoga for Mental Health Professionals - every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 3: Safety & Suicide Prevention
Practical steps to support someone in crisis.
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 3: Safety & Suicide Prevention
Practical steps to support someone in crisis.
First Hour Grief Recovery Presents: NEXT 5th Annual Luncheon: When life breaks, the mind can heal
This luncheon brings together grievers, caregivers and the professionals who support them for a rare conversation at the intersection of neuroscience and human experience.
Sidewalk Talk
Join us for Sidewalk Talk Saturdays this May at the Douglass Loop Farmers Market! Come experience a welcoming, mental health–friendly space centered on connection, compassionate listening, and community care. Whether you want to talk, listen, reflect, or simply be around supportive people, everyone is welcome. Stop by Saturdays in May from 10 AM–2 PM and help build a more connected community—one conversation at a time.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up
Bridge Counseling & Wellness Presents: Yoga for Mental Health Professionals
Yoga for Mental Health Professionals - every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 2 - Special Kitchen Session: Nourishing Communication – Cooking together as a way to build connection and lower stress.
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 2 - Communication that Heals: Empathy, validation, and stress-reducing tools while having hard conversations.
Hosparus Health presents: Entering the Stillness: Guided Meditations for the Grieving Heart
Entering the Stillness: Guided Meditation for the Grieving Heart, for those grieving loss
Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Week (LYVPW) 2026
Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Week is happening May 11–16, bringing a full week of FREE events for youth across our community.
Mindful Mending Presents: Play with Purpose: Child-Centered Play Therapy
12 contact hours, play therapy credit available to mental health professionals & graduate students in a mental health program.
Healthy Beginnings Connect Us Presents: A Celebration of Strength: Mother’s Day Gala
Mother’s Day Gala: A Celebration of Strength, happening on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Seven Counties & Community Collaboration for Children Present: Kid’s Expo 2026
Kids Expo 2026 is a full day of fun and educational activities for school age children and their families. The event is free and includes free Derby City Pizza, Kona Ice, door prizes, a crock pot cookbook, and free crockpots (while supplies last). This year’s event will provide education on reducing food insecurity in our community and strengthening attachments between children and caregivers.
Sidewalk Talk
Join us for Sidewalk Talk Saturdays this May at the Douglass Loop Farmers Market! Come experience a welcoming, mental health–friendly space centered on connection, compassionate listening, and community care. Whether you want to talk, listen, reflect, or simply be around supportive people, everyone is welcome. Stop by Saturdays in May from 10 AM–2 PM and help build a more connected community—one conversation at a time.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up
Bridge Counseling & Wellness Presents: Yoga for Mental Health Professionals
Yoga for Mental Health Professionals - every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 1 - The Ally Mindset: What it means to be a mental health ally, why allyship matters, and how supportive communities reduce stigma.
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 1 - The Ally Mindset: What it means to be a mental health ally, why allyship matters, and how supportive communities reduce stigma.
Mental Health Lou & Neighborhood House Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 4 - Special Kitchen Session: Self-Care in the Kitchen – Simple meals that boost mood and energy.
First Hour Grief Recovery presents: Men’s Coffee Hour
Men. Coffee. Honest conversation after loss.
Bridge Counseling & Wellness Presents: Yoga for Mental Health Professionals
Yoga for Mental Health Professionals - every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Mental Health Lou & Neighborhood House Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 3: Safety & Suicide Prevention
Practical steps to support someone in crisis.
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 4: Refilling Your Own Cup
Self-care practices that last.
Mental Health Lou Presents: Sidewalk Talk
Find us at the Douglass Loop Farmers Market in April for Sidewalk Talk, a community listening project: you talk, we listen!
Mental Health Lou & LFPL Present: Talk Saves Lives
Join us for Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Dr. Steven D. Kniffley Presents: Parenting Gen Alpha
This presentation will explore the challenges and opportunities facing Generation Alpha.
Bridge Counseling & Wellness Presents: Yoga for Mental Health Professionals
Yoga for Mental Health Professionals - every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Creative Family Counseling presents: Kids Group
Sign your 8-11 year old child up for this fun, activity filled group focused on whole person wellness & learning through connection!
Over the five weeks they will strengthen their sense of self, emotional literacy, ability to meet theirs and others needs, knowledge of affirmations, and of who they are as a person and friend!
Mental Health Lou & Neighborhood House Present: Mind Body Wellness Series - The Ally’s Toolkit
Four-week educational workshop series to strengthen community mental health through free educational programs.
Week 2 - Special Kitchen Session: Nourishing Communication – Cooking together as a way to build connection and lower stress.
Bridge Counseling & Wellness Presents: Connection-Focused Parenting Skills & Support Group
This group will teach parents skills to address common behavior concerns in children of any age, build stronger relationships with their children, and minimize parental frustration. Parents will connect and get support from other parents, as they learn skills they can start using today.
Parents of all age children are welcome.