Taking Action for Mental Health Awareness Month

Published On: April 28, 2026Categories: Blog

May is Mental Health Awareness Month & We’re Taking Action!

Every May, people across the country come together to raise awareness, reduce stigma and remind each other that no one has to face life’s challenges alone.

So how are we turning awareness into action right here in Greater Austin?

$1 Counseling Sessions All Month Long!

You heard that right. For the entire month of May, we’re offering one 50-minute counseling session for just $1 to new clients.

Greater Austin Y Counseling Offers:  
  • Appointments Within 5 days
  • Weekday & Weekend Options
  • Virtual & In-Person Sessions
  • English & Spanish
  • Members & Guests

$1 Sessions must be scheduled by May 31, 2026. Must be a new client to participate.

Free Virtual Lunch & Learns

Led by Emily Field, LMFT-Associate
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on May 13

Learn practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries with your children while supporting their confidence, independence, and emotional growth.

Led by Victoria Mireless, LMFT
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on May 20

Explore how to support your mental health during pregnancy and postpartum with a personalized, whole-person approach to care.

Led by Dr. Kristin Miselis, M.D.
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on May 27

Understand how social media and body image pressures impact youth mental health, and gain tools to recognize warning signs and support healthy self-esteem.

About Greater Austin YMCA Counseling

Greater Austin Y Counseling offers a wide range of therapy and counseling options tailored to your unique situation. Including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you shift negative thought patterns and evidence-based treatment for depression, grief and addiction. No matter what you’re facing, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to do it alone either. 

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