Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Month— a time to come together, raise awareness, and shine a light on the importance of mental wellbeing in every stage of life. It’s also an opportunity to start meaningful conversations about mental health to help break down stigma and create a more understanding, supportive community. At Tanager, we believe healing and hope grow stronger in connection— which is why this year’s theme, Together We Rise, reflects the power of shared strength and resilience. Throughout the month, we invite you to join us for events, activities, and conversations designed to uplift, educate, and inspire. Whether you attend, share, or simply take a moment to reflect, your participation helps illuminate the path forward—because when we come together, we rise brighter.
Get Involved - Join a Mental Health Event!
Check out other events happening throughout the month of May:
Together We Rise Shirt Store
Luminary Project
Affirmation Cards
Click the image above to purchase our “Together We Rise” shirts – available in multiple fits and colors!
Pick up your “Together We Rise” luminary at Tanager or supporting coffee shops in Cedar Rapids/Marion.
Light your luminary to show your support for mental wellbeing and mental health care, and share a pic of your luminary with us on our socials!
Click the image above to view or download a printable version of our “Together We Rise” affirmation card deck.
Together We RISE
Tanager’s Mental Health Month theme, Together We Rise, is rooted in our RISE therapeutic framework—an innovative, relationship-centered approach developed by Tonya Hotchkin that guides how we support children and families every day. Built on the belief that healing happens through connection, RISE continues to shape the care we provide across our programs.
Now, Tonya is bringing this powerful framework to a wider audience with the release of her new book!
Click below to learn more about the book and find purchasing details when available.