This year's theme is Mental Health for All

Green Ribbon Week (March 13-17, 2023) is the stigma reduction campaign for Tri-City Mental Health Authority's ongoing mental health movement in Pomona, Claremont and La Verne. Created in 2015, Green Ribbon Week (GRW) continues the progress of reducing mental health stigma and increasing awareness of mental health needs and resources in our community.

#MentalHealthForAll is this year's Green Ribbon Week theme. We encourage everyone to take action during Green Ribbon Week, and everyday throughout the year, to create positive change for mental health. Join us for free in-person and virtual activities and events open to the community. Through conversation, awareness, and hearing others share their mental health stories, we can reduce the silence, shame and negative attitudes surrounding mental health. You can help promote open conversations about mental health and empower individuals to access help to improve their well-being.

Download our GRW 2023 Community Partner Toolkit to learn how you can take action in your own community to reduce stigma. This includes pledge cards, event flyers, posters, zoom backgrounds and much more!

Participate in Green Ribbon Week Events

Throughout the week, Tri-City is hosting in-person and virtual webinars, events and social media postings to support Green Ribbon Week and to promote mental health awareness. Discover different ways you can participate this month!

Monday, March 13, 2023

Mental Health 101 | 4-5pm via Zoom

Join us to learn about the spectrum of mental health, the difference between mental health and mental illness and how stigma can impact your wellness.

RSVP: bit.ly/3RYd60v

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Q&A with Mental Health Professionals | 4-5pm via Zoom

Join us in a Q&A session with Tri-City staff as we debunk common myths about mental health and share how to access mental health care.

RSVP: bit.ly/3RNC5DA

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Let’s Talk About Stigma | 3:30pm - 5pm

Pomona Public Library
625 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766

Stigma is toxic to a person's mental health because it creates an environment of shame, fear and silence which can prevent many people from seeking help and treatment. The perception of mental health won't change unless we act to change it. Mental health is an essential part of the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities alike.

Have you ever found it difficult to talk openly about mental health? Join us in collaboration with Just Us 4 Youth where they will be leading a peer to peer led youth listening circle. Meet and connect with others and get to share about how you experience mental health, and ways we can dismantle stigma and shame as a community. Food and refreshments will be provided!

 RSVP: bit.ly/3xeIn5E

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Courageous Minds Speaker Panel | 5:30-6:30pm via Zoom

Join us to listen to members of our Courageous Minds Speakers Bureau. Listen to impactful and empowering stories from community members about their mental health experience and journey.

RSVP: bit.ly/3jMaeqD

Friday, March 17, 2023

Pledge Drive | All Day

Please use our stickers or social media posts to sign up for our pledge to fight against the stigma and make RoomForEveryone, Tri-City’s stigma reduction campaign.

How can I take action to support mental health?

This page will be updated with more information and resources. Stay tuned for more ways you can take action to support yourself and the people you care about. For more information, contact Brittany Nguyễn, Community Capacity Organizer, at bnguyen@tricitymhs.org.

• • • Follow us on Instagram @TriCityMHS to get involved during Green Ribbon Week.

    • Attend our workshops and presentations happening throughout the week for mental health awareness and support. Check out our calendar of events to see what we have to offer.

    • Download our GRW 2023 Community Partner Toolkit