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Join Us for Flora’s Walk for Brighter Futures: Supporting Perinatal Mental Health | May 2026

 

Join us during the month of May for local Flora's Walk for Perinatal Mental Health fundraisers hosted by our Brighter Futures program, as part of our mental health week activities!

This annual event is a meaningful initiative that raises awareness and support for perinatal mental health, while strengthening connections among families, caregivers, and service providers across our region.

Local Community Events

Below are the event details for the various locations.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location: 40 Third Street, Cochrane

Time: 10am to 12pm

Join us for a walk from 10am to 10:30am
and Refreshments at Brighter Futures!

What to Expect!

  • Chat with Community
    professional
  • Walk in the community
  • Registration for the Maternal Mental Health Workshop Series with Brighter Futures

Support local perinatal mental health services!
Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org!

Learn more about our Brighter Futures program at https://www.neofacs.org/bf

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Location: Kirkland Lake, Kinross Pond
Time: 10:30am to 12 :30 pm

Join us for a walk and refreshments!

What to Expect!

  • Chat with Community
    professional
  • Scavenger hunt walk to engage
    children
  • Registration for the Maternal
    Mental Health Workshop Series
    with Brighter Futures

Support local perinatal mental health services!
Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org!

Learn more about our Brighter Futures program at https://www.neofacs.org/bf

Date: Satruday, May 9, 2026

Location: 707 Ross Ave. E, Timmins

Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Walk around Gillies Lake at 10:45 am followed by refreshments!

What to Expect!

  • Community Booths
  • EarlyON Tour of Centre
  • Early Learning Activities
  • Registration for the Maternal Mental Health Workshop Series with Brighter Futures

Support local perinatal mental health services!
Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org!

Learn more about our Brighter Futures program at https://www.neofacs.org/bf

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

Location: 29 Kolb Ave., Kapuskasing - EarlyON Centre

Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Join us for a walk at 9 am and refreshments from 9:30 am to 11:30 am!

What to Expect!

  • Musical Workout with ‘Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et région’
  • Community Resource Booths
  • Children’s Story and Activity Kit
  • Registration for the Maternal Mental
    Health Workshop Series with Brighter
    Future

Support local perinatal mental health services!
Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org!

Learn more about our Brighter Futures program at https://www.neofacs.org/bf

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

Location: Cochrane, 451 Chalmers Ave.

Time: 9:30am - 11:30 am

Join us for a walk and Refreshments!

What to Expect!

  • Tour of the Brighter Futures
    Centre
  • Early Learning Activities
  • Registration for the Maternal
    Mental Health Workshop Series
    with Brighter Futures

Support local perinatal mental health services!
Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org!

Learn more about our Brighter Futures program at https://www.neofacs.org/bf

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

Location: 50 Third Street, Smooth Rock Falls - EarlyON Centre

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for a walk at 10 am and refreshments from 10 am to 12 pm!

What to Expect!

  • Musical Workout with ‘Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et région’
  • Community Resource Booths
  • Children’s Story and Activity Kit
  • Registration for the Maternal Mental
    Health Workshop Series with Brighter
    Future

Support local perinatal mental health services!
Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org!

Learn more about our Brighter Futures program at https://www.neofacs.org/bf

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Location: Matheson, 1 Arena Avenue (Nature Trail)

Time: 9:30am - 11:30 am

Join us for a walk and Refreshments!

What to Expect!

  • Walk in nature trail
  • Outdoor scavenger hunt
  • Perinatal talk
  • Registration for the Maternal Mental Health Workshop Series with Brighter Futures

Support local perinatal mental health services!
Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org!

Learn more about our Brighter Futures program at https://www.neofacs.org/bf

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Location: Iroquois Falls, Majestic Street (Nature trail)
Time: 9:30am - 12pm

Join us for a walk and Refreshments!

What to Expect!

  • Walk in nature trail
  • Outdoor scavenger hunt
  • Perinatal talk
  • Registration for the Maternal Mental Health Workshop Series with Brighter Futures

Support local perinatal mental health services!
Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org!

Learn more about our Brighter Futures program at https://www.neofacs.org/bf

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Location: 379 Lakeview Avenue, North Cobalt

Time: 11:30pm - 1:30pm

Join us for a walk at 11:45 am followed by refreshments at the Brighter Futures centre!

What to Expect!

  • Tour of the Brighter Futures
    Centre
  • Early Learning Activities
  • Registration for the Maternal
    Mental Health Workshop Series
    with Brighter Futures

Support local perinatal mental health services!
Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org!

Learn more about our Brighter Futures program at https://www.neofacs.org/bf

Flora’s Walk is more than a walk—it’s a movement. Together, we can:

  • Increase awareness of maternal and perinatal mental health.
  • Foster connection among families, caregivers, and community supports.
  • Collaborate on activities that celebrate hope, healing, and togetherness.

Now in our third year of coordinating this event at NEOFACS through our Brighter Futures program, our team remains deeply committed to promoting healthy beginnings and supporting parents and caregivers of children aged 0-6 through strong, community-driven partnerships that make a lasting impact.

As a multi-service agency, we will also be showcasing the various programs and services that NEOFACS offers to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth aged 0-17 and their families. These include our Prevention Services and our Child and Youth Mental Health Services, which provide early learning and development opportunities, group sessions, crisis support, counselling and therapy services, and much more.

Together, we can make a difference in our region!

Join us!

We invite you to join us in making this year’s walk the most meaningful and impactful yet. Whether by sharing information with your networks, participating in your local walk, or offering sponsorship, your support is vital in helping spread compassion and awareness throughout Northeastern Ontario.

As part of this initiative, we will be raising funds for local perinatal mental health programming. If you would like to contribute or help spread the word, you can visit and share our Team’s fundraising page.

We look forward to engaging with our communities again in May as we continue to promote maternal and infant mental health and ensure that families know they are never alone!

Support local perinatal mental health services! Donate to our fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org.

Children's Mental Health Week - May 4-10, 2026

Annually, Mental Health Week is acknowledged during the first week of May with an emphasis on children’s mental health. Recognizing Children's Mental Health Week (CMHW) is more important than ever!

CMHW is about increasing awareness of child and youth mental health needs, decreasing stigma and understanding that help is available and treatment can work.

Join us for CMHW 2026 and help raise awareness for child and youth mental health and well-being! ​​​​​​​

See what's happening from May 4 to 10 and throughout the month! Visit https://www.neofacs.org/cmhw.