City of Philadelphia
Join us May 17 for the first-ever 988 5K Walk • Run • Stroll • Roll, a free community event celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and raising awareness of the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Bring your family, friends, and pets for a powerful and uplifting day filled with movement, connection, and support.
The event will feature:
- Community Vendors and Resource Tables offering wellness materials, uplifting giveaways, mental health organizations, and local community supports.
- Speakers sharing messages of hope, resilience, healing, and the impact of the 988 Lifeline.
- A Live DJ keeping the energy high with upbeat, family-friendly music.
- Food Trucks with snacks, meals, and refreshments.
- Entertainment and Activities for all ages.
- Group Stretching and Warm-Up Session to kick off the 5K.
- A Short Program recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, honoring community partners, and highlighting how 988 saves lives.
Whether you walk, run, stroll, or roll, you’ll be contributing to a powerful message:
Mental health matters. And support is just three numbers away.
988 provides free, confidential, judgment-free emotional support 24/7.
Help us amplify awareness and strengthen our community.
Every step challenges stigma.
It’s free to sign up — and feel free to bring your family and pets as we celebrate mental health awareness and support and spread the word about the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Mental health matters. And 988 provides judgment-free support 24/7. Help spread the word that help is just three numbers away. Learn more at 988Philly.org.
Questions? Please email DBHIDS.Communications@phila.gov.
