Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run for Awareness

Join Us for a Day of Fresh Air, Community, and Fun!

September 19, 2026 - stay tuned FOR MORE INFO!

Join All Souls Counseling Center on September 19, 2026, at UNC Asheville’s campus for a day of fresh air, exercise, and music. The Mental Health Matters Walk/Run for Awareness is a timed, family-friendly 5k hosted by All Souls Counseling Center (ASCC). The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the mental health resources available in our community and help to end the stigma around seeking help. Mental Health Matters is a public forum for normalizing conversations around mental health struggles so that all of us who need help can more easily access a qualified professional for support. The event features a community Health and Resource Fair with representatives from many wellness and mental health organizations in WNC. In addition to being active, come out to learn about some of the mental health and supportive resources available in WNC.

There will be two course options available:

        1. Walk or run around UNCA’s Karl Straus Track

        2. Walk or run route through UNCA’s campus 

            

Photos from the 2025 Mental Health Matters 5k at UNC Asheville. More here. 

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Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Support Mental Health in Western North Carolina

Become a sponsor for the Mental Health Matters 5k Walk Run for Awareness! Your sponsorship helps us continue the momentum of our mission to provide critical mental health counseling services to our neighbors in WNC. 

For sponsorship details, please contact Mary Waller, our Development Director, at mary@allsoulscounseling.org.

Health and Resource Fair 

Together, let's normalize conversations and create access to mental health resources!

Are you a healthcare or wellness provider in Western North Carolina? You are invited to join us for our annual Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run for Awareness, featuring a large community Health and Resource Fair!

For details on registering for an outreach table at the resource fair, please contact communications@allsoulscounseling.org.