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 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 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 (approximately 5k)
Photos from the 2025 Mental Health Matters 5k at UNC Asheville. More here.
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.
Mental Health Resource Fair
Together, let's normalize conversations and create access to mental health resources!
Are you a mental health provider in Western North Carolina? You are invited to join us for the 3rd annual Mental Health Matters: Walk/Run For Awareness, which features a large community resource fair at the finish line!
For details on registering for an outreach table at the resource fair, please contact Victoria Hensley, Outreach Manager, at victoria@allsoulscounseling.org.