Mind Body Wellness at LFPL, Neighborhood House and YMCA Safe Place

Support Mental Health Education—Now is the Time to Make a Difference

Mental health affects us all, yet 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and over 50% of people with mental health conditions don’t receive the care they need. Access to mental health education and resources is critical—but for many, these tools remain out of reach.

We’re passionate about changing that by offering free, interactive mental health workshops at the Louisville Free Public Library. Starting March 5th, we’re hosting 32 workshops, providing valuable skills for communication, suicide prevention and emotional wellness at no cost to participants.

The time to act is now. Donate today to help break stigmas, build resilience, and strengthen our community. Together, we can make mental health resources accessible to all.

MIND BODY WELLNESS: The Mental Health Ally’s Toolkit 

Week 1: The Mental Health Ally Mindset
What it means to be a mental health ally and why it matters.

Week 2: Communication that Heals
Empathy, validation, and stress-reducing tools.
Special Kitchen Session: Nourishing Communication – Cooking together as a way to build connection and lower stress.

Week 3: Safety & Suicide Prevention
Practical steps to support someone in crisis.

Week 4: Refilling Your Own Cup
Self-care practices that last.
Special Kitchen Session: Self-Care in the Kitchen – Simple meals that boost mood and energy.

*For libraries with a kitchen, we’re also offering hands-on nutrition sessions that integrate cooking as a way to foster connection and enhance self-care. (This has been a patron request for the last two years!)

Schedule:

BON AIR

Week 1 — March 4, 6–7pm
Week 2 — March 11, 6–7pm
Week 3 — March 18, 6–7pm
Week 4 — March 24, 6–7pm

YMCA - Safe  Place

Week 1 — March 5, 1–2pm
Week 2 — March 12, 1–2pm
Week 3 — March 19, 1–2pm
Week 4 — March 26, 1–2pm

PARKLAND

Week 1 — March 10, 6–7pm
Week 2 — March 17, 6–7pm
Week 3 — March 25, 6–7pm
Week 4 — March 31, 6–7pm

SOUTH CENTRAL

Week 1 — April 6, 6–7pm
Week 2 — April 13, 6–7pm
Week 3 — April 20, 6–7pm
Week 4 — April 27, 6–7pm

PORTLAND (Article Club)

Week 1 — April 8 6-7pm
Week 2 — April 15 6-7pm
Week 3 — April 22 6-7pm
Week 4 — April 29 6-7pm 

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

Week 1 — April 14, 5:30–6:30 

 Week 2 — April 21, 5:30–6:30 (kitchen)

Week 3 — April 28, 5:30–6:30
Week 4 — May 5, 5:30–6:30 (kitchen)

HIGHLANDS – Shelby Library

Week 1 — May 6, 3–4pm
Week 2 — May 13, 3–4pm
Week 3 — May 20, 3–4pm
Week 4 — May 27, 3–4pm

SOUTHWEST 

Week 1 — May 7, 6–7pm
Week 2 — May 14, 6–7pm (kitchen)
Week 3 — May 21, 6–7pm
Week 4 — May 28, 6–7pm (kitchen)

Learn more: mentalhealthlou.com/events