05 May 🌿 Mental Health Week 2025
Together, for #MaskFreeMentalHealth
From May 5 to 11, 2025, during Mental Health Week, Mon Shack… Mes choix… Mon avenir! proudly joins the collective movement to raise awareness, break taboos and encourage everyone to talk openly about mental health.
Because, yes: everyone goes through ups and downs. And no: no one should feel obliged to wear a mask to hide their difficulties.
🎠A key theme: Unmasked mental health
This year, the theme #MentalHealthWithoutMask invites us to be authentic, to recognize our vulnerabilities and to create spaces where it’s safe to ask for help. According to the data, nearly 1 in 5 people don’t dare to do so for fear of judgment or shame.
At Mon Shack, we know that daring to open up changes everything. For over 10 years, we’ve been working with adults living with mental health problems, providing them with supervised housing, a supportive environment and activities to help them regain their independence and rebuild their lives.
This week, we’re proud to share three exclusive videos produced at The Shack:
đź—Ł Two touching testimonials from tenants who recount, in their own words, their journey, their challenges, their progress.
💡 A portrait of our organization, told by Josée Parent, founder and director, to better understand our mission and impact in the community.
👉 These videos are available here.
We invite you to watch them, share them and pass on these true words, these faces that remind us that talking can save lives.
đź’™ Supporting mental health is everyone’s business
A number of organizations are offering a variety of activities to mark this week-long event. Such is the case with Mouvement SantĂ© Mentale QuĂ©bec, whose Mon Shack… Mes choix… Mon avenir! is a proud ambassador for a second year. Check out their program and take advantage of these moments of exchange.
May 5 – Recording of the podcast “C’est dans ta tĂŞte” with Debbie Lynch-White – SantĂ© Mentale QuĂ©bec – Chaudière-Appalaches – https://buff.ly/5C6ZM6y
May 7 – Conference “Why make nature an essential ally for our mental health? – UNature – https://buff.ly/qR9f3sT
May 8 – Webinar “Se ressourcer” – Mouvement SantĂ© mentale QuĂ©bec – https://buff.ly/zn6i4K3
May 8 – Wellness evening – SantĂ© mentale QuĂ©bec – Rive-Sud – https://buff.ly/86PL6Me
Throughout the Week – Discover the question of the day on the Mouvement SMQ Facebook page!
During this symbolic week, we invite you to :
– Spread the word about mental health
– Share our videos and messages
– Support an organization like Mon Shack by making a donation or volunteering
đź“Ś Find out more about the national campaign : semainesantementale.ca
📬 To make a donation or learn more about our mission: visit our networks or click on the button below.
Your contribution, however small, makes a real difference in the lives of our tenants.
