For Immediate Release
April 21, 2026 |
Contact
Miranda Canseco
miranda.canseco@dbh.sbcounty.gov
Public Relations and Outreach Services
Department of Behavioral Health
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San Bernardino County champions Mental Health Awareness Month with events, outreach and creative connection
 May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Each May, communities across the nation come together to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking stigma, elevating mental wellness, and increasing access to life‑changing behavioral health services. This year, the San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department invites residents of all ages to participate in an inspiring month‑long series of events, outreach efforts and educational activities designed to support, empower and connect our diverse communities.
In San Bernardino County, commitment is rooted in the understanding that mental wellness is essential to every person’s overall health. This month provides an opportunity for the community to come together, learn, heal and help ensure that every individual feels seen, supported and valued.
County Behavioral Health is pleased to offer a range of community-focused events aimed at encouraging dialogue, recognizing creative achievements and promoting optimum wellness. These include “Directing Change,” an initiative that honors young filmmakers for their work in producing mental health public service announcements, as well as “Meet the Artist,” an exhibition featuring community artists who share how art has contributed to their mental health journeys.
Directing Change Award Ceremony & Film Screening
May 2 | 2–4 p.m.
Regal Edwards Mountain Village, 1575 N. Mountain Ave., Ontario
RSVP: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/directing-change-
Behavioral Health Commission Meeting & Luncheon
May 7 | Noon–2 p.m.
850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto
RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/JHQjcaPxL9
Meet the Artist Reception
May 15 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Fontana Lewis Library 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana
RSVP: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/meettheartist
Gallery exhibition open through May 31.
Mental Health Awareness Month is more than a calendar observance — it is a movement. County Behavioral Health encourages all residents to:
- Attend local events
- Share information with friends and family
- Engage with DBH on social media @SBCDBH
- Check in with loved ones
- Seek support when needed
Together, we can build stronger, healthier, more compassionate communities across San Bernardino County.
For more information about County Behavioral Health programs, services or upcoming events, visit https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/or follow County Behavioral Health on social media @SBCDBH.
About San Bernardino County: San Bernardino County is a diverse public service organization serving the largest county in America. Governed by an elected Board of Supervisors, the county is dedicated to fostering a community where nearly 2.2 million residents can thrive and achieve well-being in alignment with the Countywide Vision. The county includes more than 40 departments and agencies, staffed by over 24,000 public service professionals, providing essential services across public safety, health care, social services, economic and community development, fiscal services, infrastructure, recreation and culture, and internal support. For more information, visit Welcome to San Bernardino County.
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