May 7 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT
Centerstone Alton – Edwards Street
Step Into the Conversation: You Are Not Alone
Step Into the Conversation: You Are Not Alone
Join Centerstone in Alton this Mental Health Awareness Month for a community event centered on connection, awareness, and hope.
Alton, Illinois
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
Public Event
Event Details
Location
Centerstone Alton – Edwards Street, 2615 Edwards Street, Alton, IL 62002
About This Event
This gathering recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month and invites the community to come together for a meaningful afternoon focused on connection, awareness, and hope.
Event Highlights
The program includes an official Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation reading and the unveiling of The Weight of the Shadow, a sculpture by Ariana Berman commissioned by Lucas McKenney.
Support Message
Mental health affects us all, and no one should have to carry that weight alone. Support is available through Centerstone and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Quick Details
- When: Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
- Where: Centerstone Alton – Edwards Street
- Audience: Open to all community members
Why Attend
The event is designed to encourage conversations that matter, reduce stigma, and remind people in the community that they are not alone.
Featured Artwork
The Weight of the Shadow reflects the unseen emotional burdens many people carry and serves as an invitation to pause, check in, and start conversations that can make a difference.
