Mental Health Matters 5k - Cumberland Center
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Mental Health Matters 5k - Cumberland Center
The Mental Health Matters 5k is scheduled for April 12, 2026 at Greely High School, 303 Main Street, Cumberland Center, ME 04021. The event is presented as an annual 5k road race with an entry fee listed at $25. Course and certification documents are available as downloadable PDFs.
The race is organized by the Active Minds/KyleCares Club at Greely High School in collaboration with KyleCares, a non-profit that promotes open communication about mental health challenges among teens and young adults. The organization’s stated aims include reducing student self-harm and suicide by creating school environments where students and caregivers have confidence and support to seek help without shame.
Programming tied to the club emphasizes reducing stigma and normalizing conversations about mental health, summed by the phrase "it's ok not to be ok." Activities described include student-led planning, school and community programming, and speaker assemblies from organizations such as Minding Your Mind. The club reports outreach that extends to younger grades (4-8) and highlights outcomes such as enhanced awareness, stronger emotional connection among participants, and broadened reach for early intervention and prevention efforts.
The event description notes networking with Active Minds chapters nationwide and prior KyleCares efforts to establish chapters across multiple states. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
