Mental Health Awareness Month 2025
Come join the Suquamish Tribe’s Wellness Center for a full month of healing, movement, and connection. Whether you’re dropping in for a moment of reflection or gathering with others for a walk or movie night, these events are all about caring for the whole self – mind, body, and spirit. Everyone is welcome!
Every Weekday: Prayer Tie Drop-In
Stop by the Wellness Center lobby any weekday to create a prayer tie. We’ll provide materials and a quiet space for this meaningful practice of expressing prayers, intentions, and gratitude. Each tie includes medicine such as tobacco, cedar, sage, or sweetgrass, bundled in fabric and tied with others to forma growing line of community intention.
Every Friday: Mid-Day Yoga
12:05pm | Lawn Outside the House of Awakened Culture
Reconnect with your body and spirit during this gentle yoga session led by Kylee and Crissy. All levels welcome- bring a mat or towel and enjoy the fresh air and community support.
Every Monday: Walk/Jog/Run/Fun
4:30pm | Suquamish Admin Parking Lot
Starting in May and continuing through September, join us for weekly group walks or jogs on rotating routes (2.5 to 3.5 miles). Go at your own pace – Everyone is cheered on and high-fived at the end! Free water, snacks, and a special surprise for completing 10 sessions.
May 27: Beyond Dieting Group
5:00pm | Wellness Center
This new group is now meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month to explore mindful eating practices through non-diet based approaches. Facilitated by Wellness Counselor Crissy Anderson and Suquamish Nutritionist Rachel Parsons. Open to all!
May 29: Movie Night – Playing for Keeps
5:30-7:30pm | House of Awakened Culture
Join us for a relaxed evening with a screening of Playing for Keeps, a documentary that explores how communities use sports and recreation to support youth mental health and cultural connection. A light dinner will be served, with fun giveaways like frisbees, hula-hoops, jump ropes, and bubbles – plus a few special raffle prizes!
For more information about any of these events, call the Health & Wellness Center at (360) 394-8558.
