Sponsorship Shout-Out Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Curated events, community engagement projects, and educative conversations and trainings took place throughout the month of May as staff and clinicians at Riverbend marked Mental Health Awareness Month. Generous support from local businesses and organizations in our community helped Riverbend’s efforts and reinforced the importance of our mission. Riverbend is thankful for the generosity demonstrated by: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, CGI Business Solutions, Merrimack County Savings Bank, NAMI New Hampshire, Bailey’s Custom Carpets, Inc., Borislow Insurance, JH Spain, St. Mary’s Bank and Mason + Rich. First established in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month is a national commemoration that recognizes the importance of mental health, raises awareness of wellness in the lives of Americans, and celebrates those who have recovered from mental illness. May is a time for outreach and support for those living with mental health conditions and the families, friends and colleagues who are there to help. Educational programming efforts during the month included: An expert addiction training with Dr. Cali Estes of The Addictions Academy, covering methamphetamines and opioids A book reading and panel presentation featuring Riverbend authors discussing the book they wrote together on children and grief Sponsorships, information handouts and attendance at partner events and at community conversations, including events with NAMI (This Is My Brave), The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, The Concord Food Co-op, and at the Granite YMCA of Concord and Franklin Community Day. “Whether at our own events or out in the community this month, we loved hearing stories from clients, supporters and members of the public and seeing just how far we have progressed as a society in growing awareness and reducing stigma around mental health,” said Lisa K. Madden, president & CEO of Riverbend. “While the month of May is an important commemoration, maintaining your own positive mental health or supporting others should be a daily ritual. Seek care, practice self-care and remember that everyone has mental health.”
