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

Stay; For Life will serve as a vendor at “Thriving with Intention: Move Beyond Survive, Choose to Thrive” Conference, hosted by York County Early Childhood Coalition, to share resources with early care and education professionals for themselves, as well as children and families they serve.

8:00 am to 2:45 pm

Join Stay; For Life, Kennebunk Police Department, Kennebunk Rotary Club, as well as other mental health organizations as they bring mental health awareness to the community with a light-hearted day, alongside the newly blooming tulips!

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Join us at the Wells High School Auditorium where Angela will offer her insights on the critical importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. She will also share her journey as a mother who lost her son to suicide. Attendees will be provided with practical strategies and resources to facilitate mental health awareness and navigate difficult situations such as suicidal ideation.

FREE, donations welcome.

You are invited to hang an ornament in memory of Trent, to commemorate a loved one lost to suicide, or to honor yourself or someone who faces mental health challenges. You are also encouraged to visit Trent’s Tree simply to gain peace and strength from the outpouring of love displayed on the tree.

Trent’s Tree Locations are open to the public Dec. 1 – Jan. 5. Visit our Facebook page for more information on when each Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place.

The 2024 Trent’s Tree locations are:

• ​UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT PRESQUE ISLE
• MAIN STREET, MILLINOCKET
• TRUE CONNECTIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, LINCOLN
• UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT ORONO
• MASSABESIC LIONS CLUB, WATERBORO
• PARTNERS BANK, SANFORD
• BANDALOOP RESTAURANT, ARUNDEL
• MJ’S CONSTRUCTION, LEBANON
• WELLS HIGH SCHOOL, WELLS
• ROTARY PARK, OGUNQUIT
• FAT TOMATO GRILL, YORK
• KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK, ELIOT
• KITTERY ANIMAL HOSPITAL, KITTERY
• PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD
• TRENT’S HOME, 869 BRAGDON RD, WELLS

Join us for the 3rd Annual Funky Bow Brewery Event! Live music, Mental Health Resources, Raffles, Funky Bow Brews, food and much more!