Mental Health Awareness Walk 2025

Join Us for the 4th Annual Courses for Connection Walk!
We are thrilled to invite you to our 4th Annual Courses for Connection in May 2025 in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! This year’s theme is Turn Awareness into Action, and we’re making it easier than ever for you to get involved.
🌿 Pick Your Park & Pick Your Date! 🌿
We’re hosting three walks on three different days—join us for one, two, or all three! Let’s walk together to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and support one another.
📅 Walk Dates & Locations:
📍 May 3 – Piatt Park (Woodsfield) in Monroe County
Special Event! We’re teaming up with Monroe County Park District and Oglebay Zoo to bring you an exciting morning with a Naturalist and zoo animals! 🦉🐍🌿 *Please wear footwear appropriate for hiking on rough terrain.
⏰ Time for Monroe County walk: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 May 10 – Sally Buffalo Park (Cadiz) in Harrison County
📍 May 17 – Memorial Park (St. Clairsville) in Belmont County
⏰ Time for Harrison and Belmont County walks: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

💲 Cost: FREE!
👕 The first 200 registrants will receive a free t-shirt and a bag filled with mental health goodies. To guarantee your preferred t-shirt size, be sure to register by April 7th!

Register below to secure your spot and take steps—literally!—toward mental wellness in your community. We can’t wait to walk with you! 🚶💚
1.What is your First and Last Name?
2.What is your email address?
3.Emergency contact name and phone number
4.In which location will you be walking? (Pick 1, 2, or all 3)
5.What is your preferred t-shirt size? (size guaranteed only for those who register before April 7.
6.I understand that I am responsible for my person and any persons accompanying me for the walk. I hereby release the East Central Ohio ESC and associated agencies or coalitions from all liability and cost resulting from accidental injuries sustained, transportation rendered, and medical treatment administered to any persons participating in the Courses of Connections walk. By signing this electronic form, I represent that I am in good health and able to safely participate in this event. I acknowledge that there are risks associated with any physical event and that I release all aforementioned parties from risk and liability.(Required.)
7.Media Release Statement: Throughout this event, we may have the opportunity to take photographs or share information via news releases or social media of registrant participation. We ask permission to release photos, names, or other affiliations, as needed, to publicize programming and highlight achievements made by registrants and their accompanying members. Please read and acknowledge the statement below.(Required.)