Wellness Centers & Community Programming

Mono County Behavioral Health invites all community members to visit our wellness centers in Walker or Mammoth Lakes. These centers host a variety of free activities each week, including yoga, support groups, arts and crafts, and youth programs. Additional free programming is available in Bridgeport and Benton.

Sierra Wellness Center

181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes

Walker Wellness Center

107655 Highway 395 in Walker

2023 Fall Wellness Calendar (September - December)

Benton Wellness

Benton Social + Games

Last Thursday of the Month
5:30-7:00 pm
Benton Community Center, 58869 Hwy 120
Everyone is welcome at this free family-friendly alcohol free community potluck. Mono County Behavioral Health will provide the main. If you are able and willing please bring a dish to share, not required. We will eat dinner and then play a few rounds of bingo.

Upcoming Dates: October 26, 2023, November 30, 2023

Bridgeport Wellness

Yoga

Tuesday - Starts September 19, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Memorial Hall
Join Tajia for some gentle yoga and mindfulness. Connect your mind and body to the present.
No Yoga Class November 14, 2023

Clubhouse Live

Thursday
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Memorial Hall It is a conscious, safe, and brave space for students. Limited enrollment availalbe. Register with Tajia at trodriguez@mono.ca.gov.

Journaling

Thursday
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Bridgeport Park, weather dependent
Learn about the different benefits and types of journaling and how it can help your mental health. Practice various forms and figure out what resonates with you personally.

Senior Center Field Trip

1st Friday of Each Month
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meet at Memorial Hall
Field trip! Join us on the first Friday of the month for a field trip to the Walker Senior Center. Lunch and transportation provided. Limited space available. Please contact Tajia at trodriguez@mono.ca.gov for more info or to register.

Bridgeport Social

2nd Friday of each month
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Alternating Locations between Memorial Hall and Bridgeport Indian Colony CC
Please join Mono County Behavioral Health for a community potluck. We will provide the main, if you are able and willing, please bring an appetizer, side, or dessert to share (not required).

Memorial Hall (73 North School Street): May 12, July 14, September 8, November 17 (date change)
Bridgeport Indian Colony: June 9, August 11, October 13

Chalfant Community Programming

Yoga

Thursday
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Chalfant Community Center
123 Valley Road
Join instructor Lauren Robinson, owner of Sierra Shanti Yoga Studio in Bishop, for a free community yoga class. Adults and mature teens of all levels and abilities are welcome. Chair yoga pose options are offered. Dress comfortably and bring a mat or towel. Brought to you by Mono County Public Health Tobacco Education and Social Services. For more information call (760) 924-1770.

Crowley Lake Wellness

Mat Pilates

Tuesday
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Crowley Community Center
Classic Pilates matwork with a contemporary twist. Mobilize, lengthen and strengthen the whole body with emphasis on core stability.

Stretch & Relax

Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Crowley Community Center
Joint mobility, flexibility, and guided relaxation.

Yin & Yoga Stretch

Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Crowley Community Center
Yin yoga, a passive practice, focuses on opening the hip joints and spine for increased range and more effective movement.

June Lake Wellness

June Lake Social - 2nd Sunday

September: Lee Vining Community Center, 296 Mattly Ave, Lee Vining
October, November, December: June Lake Community Center, 90 W Granite Avenue, June Lake
5:00-7:00 pm
Please join Mono County Behavioral Health for a community potluck. Meet, mingle and connect with your fellow community members while enjoying a free meal. We will provide the main, if you are able and willing, please bring an appetizer, side, or dessert to share (not required).

Mammoth Lakes Wellness

Yoga and Guided Meditation

Tuesday & Thursday
1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Sierra Wellness Center
Yin yoga, a passive practice, focuses on opening the hip joints and spine for increased range and more effective movement.

Circulo de Mujeres

Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4
Circulo de Mujeres es un grupo gratuito en español en el cuál habra aprendizaje, amistad, sanación, superacion personal y alegría.
Circulo de Mujeres is a free group in Spanish in which there will be learning, friendship, healing, self-improvement and joy.
No meeting Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Open Space Hang

Wednesday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
Join us for a sober evening of games, music, and community.

Clubhouse Live

Friday
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
Free drop-in afterschool program for middle and high school-aged students to hang out, eat some snacks, work on homework, and play games.

Sunday Senior Doughnut Drop-In

Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Various Locations Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, community, and conversation on Sunday mornings.

First Sunday: Looney Bean
Second Sunday: Stellar Brew
Third Sunday: Black Velvet Coffee
Fourth Sunday: Mammoth Coffee Roasters

LBGTQIA+ Monthly Potlucks

3rd Sunday of the Month - New Day
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
Community discussion, gather, meet, support, and eat!

Walker Wellness

Mindful Hiking

Tuesday & Saturday
7:30 am-11:00 am
Walker Wellness Center, 107655 Highway 395, Walker, CA
Meet at the Walker Wellness Center before departing for our hiking destination. Join David for a mindful hike to reconnect with nature and yourself.

Kids Ukulele

Wednesday
3:00-3:45pm pm
Walker Wellness Center, 107655 Highway 395, Walker, CA
Introduction classes for kids 8 and older. Limited availability. Register with Betty at bhathaway@mono.ca.gov

Chair Yoga

Wednesday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Walker Senior Center, 399 Mule Deer Road, Walker, CA
Light yoga, gentle stretching, and meditation.

Parent Project

Wednesday
4:00-4:45 pm
Walker Wellness Center or Zoom
Walker Wellness Center, 107655 Highway 395, Walker, CA
Support and guidance for parents. To register please contact Betty at bhathaway@mono.ca.gov.

Senior Game Lunch

Thursday
12:30-1:30 pm
Walker Senior Center, 399 Mule Deer Road, Walker, CA
Join Kama for lunch and a card or dice game every Thursday at the Senior Center.

Yoga

Thursday
4:00-5:00 pm
Walker Wellness Center, 107655 Highway 395, Walker, CA
Light stretching and yoga with Ms. Betty.

Walking Group

Friday - no session 9/1/23
10:00-11:00 am
Walker Park
Join Kama for a walk and talk about anything on your mind.

Kids Art Program

Friday
3:00-4:00 pm
Walker Wellness Center, 107655 Highway 395, Walker, CA
Join Kama for some fun arts and crafts for all ages.

Walker Community Garden

Returns Spring 2024, contact Kama for more info krowley@mono.ca.gov.

Walker Social Potluck- Last Friday of Every Month

5:00-7:00 pm
Walker Wellness Center, 107655 Highway 395, Walker, CA
Join MCBH at the Walker Wellness Center for a FREE community dinner/potluck.
NOVEMBER DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAY
Last Social for 2023: Friday, December 1, 2023

Intro To Mental Health First Aid Classes - Fall 2023

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, intro to Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. In the Intro to Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.

Intro to Mental Health First Aid
November 8, 2023
Civic Center, Mono Lake Room
1290 Tavern Road, Mammoth Lakes
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Interventions for adults.

Intro to Mental Health First Aid
November 15, 2023
Civic Center, Mono Lake Room
1290 Tavern Road, Mammoth Lakes
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Interventions for adults.

Intro to Mental Health First Aid (Youth)
December 12, 2023
Civic Center, Dana Room
1290 Tavern Road, Mammoth Lakes
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Focused interventions for youth ages 13-17.

To Register:
Instructor Susi Bains call (760) 924-1740 or email sbains@shinehelp.org.