Wells Harborfest is a family friendly event featuring activities, games, food, fun and more. Stay; For Life will be holding a vendor table with free resources, friendly conversations and information.
11am to 3pm
Our 3rd Annual Stay; For Life motorcycle and jeep ride will include a scenic route beginning at the Trailblazers Family Club in Wells (102 Bills Lane, Wells) and ending in Acton. A full-day event will greet us at Iron Tails Saloon including live bands, food, drinks, raffles, Stay; For Life merch, contests, and mental health and suicide resources. If you can’t join the ride, join us at the event, all are welcome! Come spend the day with us, help support Stay; For Life, and help advocate for men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
Pre-registration ended at 6pm on 7/18. Register between 9-10am at the event!
For the second year in a row, Stay; For Life is proud to hold a vendor table at the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene’s annual yard sale. Donnie and Angela will be present to chat with the community about mental health awareness, suicide prevention, what we can do as a community to help support one another, and provide free-of-cost support resources.
8am to 1pm
Stay; For Life is excited to work alongside Sanford’s LGBTQ+ community to help promote mental health wellness and suicide prevention, provide free-of-cost resource materials, and to remind everyone that “it’s ok to not be ok”.
12pm to 3pm
Angela and Donnie will be hosting a table at Biddeford High School’s Mind and Body Fair on May 23rd. Students will have the opportunity to visit with various organizations from the community. Stay; For Life is proud to be involved in helping the students develop their understanding of mental health and suicide prevention.
Stay; For Life co-founders Angela and Margo will give a mental health and suicide prevention presentation to grades 6-12 at Stearns Junior Senior High School, in Millinocket. The presentation will help students recognize signs of mental health challenges in themselves and others, and provide practical tools for support. They’ll learn how to check in with peers using thoughtful scripts, express their own needs, and practice self-care strategies. A visualization activity will help them identify their personal support network, and they’ll receive key mental health resources. The session will end with a Q&A with Angela.
Stay; For Life will be hosting a vendor table at the career fair in Millinocket at Stearns Jr/Sr High School from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. See all there is to see at the career fair, and stop by the Stay; For Life table to say hi and snag some resources (free to the public).
Stay; For Life will be present at “Strengthening Youth Mental Health” a community meeting, hosted by MaineHealth. This important event will bring together community members, organizations, and stakeholders to explore ways to support youth in adopting healthy habits and fostering resilience.
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Stay; For Life will be holding a vendor table and participating in “Maine Construction Hike for Hope”, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on May 3rd, beginning at 9 AM at the Waterfront Park in Bangor. FMI visit www.afsp.org/meconstruction
Stay; For Life will be at Funky Bow Brewery and Beer Company with their resources (free to the public), knowledgeable volunteers and swag. Live music by Henry Lowery, food and drinks Funky Bow style! Join us 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Stay: For Life website should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, counseling, or health-related services. We do not offer crisis counseling or emergency services. If you feel that you are in a crisis situation, please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room. You can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. It is a free, 24-hour hotline should you or someone you know feel suicidal or think about hurting themself.
