FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Contact:

Jackie Siefert, The Community House

jsiefert@thecommunityhouse.org

20th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health Returns on May 17

Hinsdale, IL — Celebrating 20 years of community, compassion, and care, The Community House will host the 20th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health on Sunday, May 17, 2026, a milestone event dedicated to raising awareness and critical funds for accessible mental health care.

Now in its 20th year, Walk the Walk for Mental Health is a one-mile walk full of color that brings together families, friends, and neighbors in support of mental health services provided through The Counseling Center at The Community House. Registration is now open.

“Our 20th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health celebrates the power of COMMUNITY,” said Shabana Sheikh, Director of Clinical Services and The Counseling Center at The Community House. “Every step taken builds awareness, strengthens hope, and supports a more accessible and compassionate mental health system for all.”

Funds raised through the event directly support The Counseling Center, which provides vital mental health services to children, young adults, and families through one-on-one, group, and school-based counseling. Services are offered on a sliding-scale fee structure, ensuring that no one is turned away due to an inability to pay.

The Counseling Center serves individuals and families in Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Westmont, and Willowbrook. In 2025, therapists at The Counseling Center provided more than 2,000 therapy sessions, helping meet the growing need for mental health support in the community. Session rates are based on a sliding scale or may be billed through insurance.

In addition to counseling services, The Counseling Center partners with local schools and supports social-emotional learning through The Community House’s Spark Youth Development Initiative, further expanding access to mental health education and early intervention.
Community members of all ages are encouraged to register, walk, fundraise, and show their support for mental health.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Time: 9:00 am (Registration & T-shirt pick up begins at 8:00am)

Location: The Community House, 415 W. Eighth Stree, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Hinsdale/WalkTheWalkForMentalHealth

###

Based in Hinsdale, Illinois, and serving the surrounding suburbs, The Community House is a non-profit organization that offers community recreation and quality social services to people of all ages and all walks of life. We make a difference in the lives of thousands of families and individuals by providing local opportunities for athltics, arts and culture, counseling, education services, volunteer opportunities, and community connections.