The Walk the Walk for Mental Health will take place Sunday, May 21. Please see below for event  details. 

Saturday, May 20 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

T-Shirt Pickup at The Community House

415 W. Eighth Street, Hinsdale, IL 

Saturday, May 21 - Walk the Walk for Mental Health 

7:30 AM

Volunteers & Staff arrive

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Registration and T-Shirt Pick Up

8:45 AM

Opening Ceremony & Prizes Awarded

9:00 AM

Walk begins

9:30 AM

Food Truck Rally & Health Expo starts

11:30 AM

End of event

*Important - Please Read: 

• Participants who registered on or after Thursday, 5/18 and Day-of registrations will not be guaranteed a t-shirt;
• Day-of registrations will be considered individual sign-ups and will not be included as part of a team. You must sign up to be on a team by Saturday, May 20;
• Please refrain from wearing any clothing, or bringing any items of value to the Walk. This is a color walk and there will be powdered chalk. It is likely to get on your clothes. The Community House is not responsible for ruined clothing or valuables;
• Limited parking will be available in The Community House parking lot. The Madison School parking lot will also be available. Street parking will be available throughout the area outside of the Walk route included above.

Sunday, May 21, is your opportunity to #StepUp and #WalktheWalk to raise money in support of equitable access to life-changing mental health services for children, youth, young adults, and their families on a sliding scale. 

70%  Served Are Under the Age of 24 In Our Community!

The 17th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health is not your average walk, it is a one mile Color Walk that celebrates mental and physical wellness, access to mental health services, and ending the stigma associated with discussing mental health with friends, family and community. #StepUp #WalktheWalk23 #ColorWalk 

This year, the Walk will begin with a colorful opening ceremony and end with a Health Expo, featuring local fitness and health vendors, food trucks, games, face painting, music and more.  

“Without the therapy I received at The Community House, I wouldn’t be the strong person I am today, and I wouldn’t understand who I am. Luckily through the accessibility of The Community House, I am the person I want to be, versus the person who had no choice.” -Hunter, 19

Watch the video "In Their Own Words"

Lace up your shoes...Let's have some fun!
The Walk the Walk for Mental Health is a fundraising event, where you form teams of your friends, classmates and family to raise money for equitable access to mental health services at The Community House.

Our services are provided on a sliding scale, which means no one is turned away because of their inability to pay. 

Over 60% of U.S. youth with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment.  -Mental Health, Inc. 2022 State of Mental Health in America Study

By registering to walk, forming a team and raising money, you will help us change the lives of hundreds of people, who do not have access to counseling services due to affordability, access or fear. 

WALK & WIN

School Winners

The Middle or Elementary School team who raises the most money in support of equitable mental health services will win the coveted BIG BLUE SHOE trophy as well as a donation to the D181 Foundation in honor of your school.

The winning team will also win a Summer Vibes Fieldhouse & Patio Party right here at The Community House, with pizza, ice cream, party games and an open gym. 

Individual Winner

The individual who raises the most money in support of equitable mental health services will win a medal as well as a Summer Sun Patio Party with appetizers and refreshments  for 10 at The Community House.  

Team Winner

The Team (other than Middle or Elementary School) who raises the most money in support of equitable mental health services will win a medal as well as a Summer Fun for Everyone Party with pizza, ice cream and refreshments on the patio  at The Community House.  

*All prizes are subject to change and party dates will be determined upon award. 

SIGN UP TO WALK

Form your teams and raise funds for a chance to win prizes and the opportunity to show your support for equitable access to mental health services for all.   

*Please note, email addresses are required for students at registration if they are part of a fundraising team.  If a student does not have an email address, you can create a temporary address here.