What’s Happening at Shift This Mental Health Month (May 2026)

Mental Health Month at Shift: Events, Workshops & Ways to Feel More Like Yourself (May 2026)

May is Mental Health Month.

If your mind has been a little louder lately, or you’ve been meaning to check in with yourself, you’re in good company.

At Shift, we’re creating space for connection, honest conversation, and support that feels real and easy to step into.

Whether you’re exploring therapy, looking for community, or trying something new, here’s what’s happening this month.👇

May 5: Mental Health Month Giveaway

We’re kicking things off with a Mental Health Month Giveaway.

Head over to our Instagram on May 5 to enter. It’s open to both current and new clients, because support should feel within reach.

May 13: Therapist Meet & Match Night (Virtual | Free)

📅 May 13 | 🕕 6:00pm to 8:00pm | 📍 Virtual

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already carrying a lot.

This event is designed to make that first step feel easier.

You’ll meet 3 therapists in one evening through short, 1:1 conversations. A simple way to get a feel for what clicks, without needing to have it all figured out.

👉 Save your spot here

Why join:

• Free to attend
• Pre-matched with therapists
• A chance to experience what therapy could feel like
• Meet multiple therapists in one evening

Open to Ontario residents (18+). Limited capacity.

Get $100 Off Therapy This May

If therapy has been on your mind, this could be a good time to start.

For the month of May, new clients can receive $100 off their first session at Shift.

To get started, fill out our matching questionnaire here and use code TRYTHERAPY.

This offer is for new clients and is meant to make that first step feel more accessible.

May 20: Literary Soirée (In Person | Hamilton)

📍 Steel Town Cider, Hamilton | 🕖 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Hosted by Books & Brews Hamilton x Shift Collab

You know when you read something and it stays with you?

This night is for that. Come connect over meaningful words, share what resonated, and spend time with people who enjoy going a little deeper in conversation.

👉 Get tickets here

May 26: Burnout Virtual Workshop

🕖 7:00pm to 8:00pm | 📍 Virtual
Hosted by Shift therapist Jessica Portelli

Burnout gets talked about a lot, but many people are still feeling stuck in it.

This workshop is a space to explore what success, rest, and sustainability could look like in your real life.

You might leave with a different relationship to productivity.
You might notice what your body has been trying to tell you.

Either way, it’s a chance to pause and reconnect with what actually feels supportive.

May 28: Shift x Alter Sauna, Breathwork & Ice Bath (Toronto)

🕗 8:00pm to 9:00pm
📍 Alter, 860 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A2

A guided reset for your mind and body.

Through sauna, cold plunge, breathwork, and meditation, this experience helps you slow down and reconnect with yourself in a more grounded way.

What to expect:

• One sauna session and one cold plunge
• Guided breathwork and visual meditation
• Calming sensory elements
• Surprise Shift Collab goodies to take home

👉 Reserve your spot here

May 29: Giveaway with Bird & Be

We’re wrapping up the month with a giveaway in collaboration with Bird & Be.

Fertility journeys can ask a lot from you, emotionally and physically.

Bird & Be offers products and tools designed to support you at home, wherever you are in that experience.

Keep an eye on our Instagram for details.

Why Mental Health Month Matters

Mental health is something that builds over time.

Through small choices. Through support. Through moments where you’re a little more honest with yourself than usual.

This month is an invitation to try something new, connect with others, and take a step toward yourself in a way that feels manageable.

Join Us This May

You don’t have to do everything.

Even showing up once can shift something.

Save your spot, grab a ticket, or enter the giveaway. We’d love to have you there. Questions? Reach out to our team at hello@shiftcollab.com and we’ll talk it through with you. Whether you’re deciding between events or thinking about therapy, we’ve got you.

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