Stop the Stigma 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: April 26, 2025
• Location: 440 East Squantum St, North Quincy, MA
• Registration Deadline: Online registration will close on Thursday at 11:59 PM
• Event Type: In-person race with options to run or walk

💚 Purpose of the Event

• Support: Virtually every family in the United States has been touched by mental illness or addiction.
• Host: The event is hosted by Interfaith Social Services.
• Goal: To challenge stereotypes, encourage acceptance, and eliminate stigmas.
• Beneficiary: Funds raised will support the New Directions Counseling Center.

🧠 New Directions Counseling Center

• Accessibility: Provides mental health care to anyone seeking counseling.
• Community Focus: A safety net for the uninsured and underinsured in our community.
• Sliding Scale: Offers services on a sliding scale payment system.
• Therapists: Available to help those in need of counseling services.

📅 Registration Fees

• January 7 - 31: Ages 16+ $40 pp, Ages 6-15 $15 pp (under 6 is free)
• February 1 - April 25: Ages 16+ $45 pp, Ages 6-15 $20 pp (under 6 is free)
• April 26 (Race Day): Ages 16+ $50 pp, Ages 6-15 $25 pp (under 6 is free)
• Shirt Guarantee: Register by March 28 to be guaranteed a Stop the Stigma 5K T-shirt.

🌟 Join Us!

• Event Link: For more details and to register, visit the Stop the Stigma 5K page.
• Dog Friendly: This is a stroller and dog-friendly event.
• Community Support: Your participation helps us in our mission to reduce stigma.
• Be Active: Enjoy a scenic route through the Squantum neighborhood.