Mind, Body & Community Wellness Festival at The Free Clinic

Event Overview

The Free Clinic is excited to host our Mind, Body & Community Wellness Festival — a joyful, free, family-friendly day dedicated to mental wellness, stress reduction, building resilience, and connecting with supportive resources in a relaxed, non-clinical atmosphere.

Come celebrate your mental and emotional health through interactive workshops, creative activities, live music/discussions, movement sessions, resource sharing, and community connection. Our multidisciplinary team — including mental health counselors, substance use specialists, physicians, case managers, and educators — will facilitate sessions and be available for informal chats, questions, and referrals to our ongoing free services (mental health therapy, substance abuse treatment, HIV support, primary care, dental, and case management).

No screenings required — this is about empowerment, reducing stigma around mental health and substance use, fostering hope, and reminding everyone: you’re not alone, and help is always free here.

Date and Time

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Format: Drop-in, all-ages welcome (no registration needed, but come early for popular sessions)
• Duration: 5 hours of rotating activities, talks, and mingling

Location

The Free Clinic
3100 East 45th Street
Cleveland, OH 44127, United States

Free on-site parking, RTA bus routes 15 and 19-19A-19B, bike racks available. Fully ADA-accessible facility with ramps and accommodations — let us know your needs in advance.

Highlights & Activities

All activities are free, confidential where needed, and led or supported by our expert team (including Dr. Seraphine Luthra, Dr. Calix Arden, Tavish Renard, Dr. Isolde Marrow, Dr. Bramwell Quade, Azriel Thorne, and more):

• Interactive Wellness Workshops (15–30 min sessions, repeating throughout the day):
  • Mindfulness & Breathing for Stress Relief (led by mental health therapists)
  • Building Resilience: Tools for Tough Days (peer-inspired stories & CBT/DBT tips)
  • Harm Reduction & Recovery Conversations (non-judgmental space with substance use specialists)
  • Brain Health & Memory Fun (ties to Alzheimer’s awareness — games and education)
  • Self-Care on a Budget: Nutrition, Movement & Joy (with practical tips)
• Creative & Expressive Arts Zone:
  • Art therapy table: Make vision boards, gratitude journals, or stress-relief crafts
  • Journaling prompts and positive affirmation station
  • Music & movement: Gentle yoga/stretching circle, live acoustic wellness playlist
• Community Connection & Resource Hub:
  • Meet our team informally — chat with providers from mental health, SAT, HIV services, case management (Fiora Laveau & team for housing/food/benefits help)
  • Local partner booths: Food resources, employment support, housing navigation, LGBTQ+ allies
  • Peer support storytelling corner (anonymous optional shares of hope/recovery)
• Movement & Fun for All Ages:
  • Guided walks or dance breaks in the parking lot/green space
  • Kid/teen zone: Wellness games, coloring for calm, healthy snack demos
  • Free light refreshments (water, fruit, healthy bites)
• Special Guest Moments:
  • Short inspirational talks from community members/volunteers on lived experience (recovery, mental health journeys)
  • Q&A with our addiction medicine experts on low-barrier support options

Interpretation in multiple languages available — request on arrival or call ahead.

Who Should Come?

Open to everyone in Cleveland and Greater Cleveland:

• Anyone wanting to prioritize mental wellness or learn coping tools
• People in recovery or supporting loved ones with substance use
• Families, youth, seniors, immigrants/newcomers
• Those curious about free ongoing services (no commitment needed)

Bring friends — the more, the merrier!

How to Prepare

• Wear comfy clothes for movement/activities
• Bring water bottle (refills available)
• If you’d like private follow-up chats, mention it on-site
• Masks optional; hygiene stations provided

Registration and Contact

Walk-ins welcome! For questions, accessibility requests, or to suggest a topic:

• Phone: (216) 766-0492 (business hours)
• Email: [email protected]
• Website/social media: Follow for updates and previews

Why Join Us?

Mental health and substance use challenges touch so many lives, yet stigma keeps people from seeking (or even talking about) support. This festival creates a safe, celebratory space to normalize conversations, share tools, and show that recovery, hope, and connection are possible — all backed by The Free Clinic’s free, compassionate services.

Events like this strengthen our community, reduce isolation, and encourage early steps toward wellness. Join us on April 11 to laugh, learn, connect, and leave feeling supported.

We can’t wait to see you there!