May 17th 2025
Join us for our biggest mental health awareness and fundraising event! Walk with us, raise funds, and help break the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.
This year, we will be returning to Pasco County Safety Town for another fun-filled day of community, connection, and advocacy. Whether you walk as an individual or form a team, every step you take helps provide free mental health programs and support for those in need.
🌟 What to Expect:
✅ A fun, family-friendly walk (about 1 mile)
✅ Alternative activities available for those who can’t or don’t wish to walk
✅ Heroes of Hope Awards honoring those making a difference in mental health (don't forget to nominate your heroes)
✅ A DJ to keep the energy high and the celebration going
✅ Community resource booths and wellness activities
✅ Opportunities to honor loved ones and share stories of hope
📅 Date: May 17, 2025
📍 Location: Pasco County Safety Town
💚 Join us and be part of the movement for mental health!
Heroes Of Hope awards - MAY 17th at NAMIWALKS
NAMI Pasco Volunteer
Mental Health Professional
Peer Support Champion
Honoring a dedicated NAMI Pasco volunteer who has gone above and beyond in supporting mental health programs, advocacy, and community outreach.
Peer Support Champion
Mental Health Professional
Peer Support Champion
Celebrating someone with lived experience who has provided exceptional peer support, inspiring hope and connection for others navigating their mental health journey.
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Professional
Awarded to a mental health professional (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, or social worker) who has shown outstanding dedication, innovation, and compassion in mental health care.
Frontline Mental Health
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Professional
Awarded to a first responder, law enforcement officer, or healthcare worker who goes above and beyond to support mental health in high-stress, frontline environments.
Youth or College Advocate
Legal or Justice Professional
Youth or College Advocate
Honoring a teenager or college student who has actively promoted mental health awareness, reduced stigma, or supported peers through advocacy, education, or campus initiatives.
Workplace Leader
Legal or Justice Professional
Youth or College Advocate
Recognizing a business leader, HR professional, or workplace advocate who has created a supportive, stigma-free environment and prioritized mental wellness for employees.
Legal or Justice Professional
Legal or Justice Professional
Legal or Justice Professional
Celebrating a legal or justice professional who has worked to ensure fair, compassionate treatment of individuals with mental health challenges in the legal system.
Holistic Supporter
Legal or Justice Professional
Legal or Justice Professional
Recognizing an individual or business that incorporates holistic approaches such as fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, or nature to promote mental well-being and recovery.
Paw-sitive Impact
This award honors an exceptional animal who has made a meaningful impact on mental health, whether through therapy work, emotional support, or simply being a steadfast companion. From wagging tails to comforting purrs, these four-legged (or sometimes feathered, hoofed, or scaly) heroes remind us that support comes in all shapes and sizes.
The wellness trails
Last year, hurricanes forced us to delay our plans but in 2025, we’re making an even bigger comeback! This year, we are excited to celebrate both the grand reopening of our Sasquatch Wellness Trail, now featuring an expanded path and new signage, and the launch of an entirely new Frontline & Veteran Wellness Trail designed to honor and support those who serve our communities.
These trails are more than just places to walk; they are dedicated spaces for movement, mindfulness, and connection. Research continues to show the power of physical activity and time in nature to support mental well-being, reduce stress, and build resilience. Whether you’re looking to walk, ruck, or simply take a moment to breathe in the fresh air, these trails are here to encourage balance, strength, and renewal.
We invite you to be part of these milestone moments as we reclaim these spaces, strengthen our community, and embrace the connection between movement, nature, and mental wellness. Check out the event details below and join us in making 2025 a year of resilience and renewal!
📅 October 4, 2025 📍 Starkey Park
Join us as we celebrate the grand reopening of the Sasquatch Wellness Trail at Starkey Park! This unique trail blends nature and wellness, offering a peaceful space for movement, mindfulness, and connection.
✨ What to Expect:
✅ Guided walk through the newly enhanced trail
✅ Wellness activities and mindfulness stations
✅ Sasquatch sightings (or at least some great photo ops!)
✅ Community gathering with light refreshments
Let’s hit the trail together and embrace the power of nature for mental health!
Mark your calendar and join us for this exciting event.
📅 November 22, 2025 📍 Withlacoochee River Park
We are honored to announce the opening of the Frontline & Veteran Wellness Trail at Withlacoochee River Park! This trail is designed as a place of healing, reflection, and resilience, providing a peaceful retreat to reconnect with nature and recharge.
🌿 Event Highlights:
✅ Ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor our frontline heroes
✅ Guided wellness walk for veterans, first responders, and community members
✅ Mindfulness and stress-relief stations along the trail
✅ Resources and support for mental well-being
Join us for this meaningful event and help us celebrate a new chapter in wellness for our community!
