The Event Marks 25 Years of Service and World Mental Health Day
Cay Hill, St. Maarten – The Mental Health Foundation invites the community to The Happiness Event, a fun-filled street fair recognizing 25 years of supporting St. Maarten with mental health services and promoting good mental health.
The celebration will feature a live DJ, staff meet-and-greets, community partner information booths, kids’ activities, food and beverage vendors, special guests, and free raffle prizes. The afternoon is designed to bring people together in a welcoming, stigma-free environment where mental health awareness, connection, and community support can be celebrated.
“For 25 years, the Mental Health Foundation has worked to support individuals, families, and the wider community,” said Dr. Hendrikus van Gaalen, Mental Health Foundation Medical Director. “The Happiness Event is an opportunity to recognize that journey, strengthen community connections, and remind everyone that good mental health matters,” he said.
Staff and clients will be available to provide information about the Foundation.
Event: The Happiness Event
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mental Health Foundation, Leopard Road #1, Cay Hill.
The Oct. 9 event also includes a social media contest, inviting the St. Maarten community to “Show Us Your Happy,” by posting on Facebook images of the places and things that make them happy. The contest, which will run from Monday, Oct. 5 to World Mental Health Day on Sat., Oct. 10, will feature the social media hashtag myhappysxm and include a grand prize of a Samsung Galaxy A07, donated by the law firm BZSE. For updates and additional information, follow the Mental Health Foundation on Facebook @mhfsxm.
Crisis Support: If you or a loved one needs emergency mental health support, call +1721-585-5556.
