NOVA Steps Toward Hope – A Mental Health and Recovery Walk
NØVA Steps Toward Hope is a community awareness walk focused on mental health, recovery, hope, and connection. Hosted by NØVA Treatment Community LLC., this event invites the public, LGBTQIA+ community members, youth, families, allies, and neighbors across the Heartland to come together in support of people impacted by mental health and recovery journeys.
Join the walk, stay for the festival-style activities, and help create a welcoming space where healing, visibility, and community care are honored.
Community event announcement: NØVA Steps Toward Hope will include an awareness walk for mental health and recovery, followed by festival activities at Lewis and Clark Landing.
Quick Event Details
- Event: NØVA Steps Toward Hope – A Mental Health and Recovery Walk
- Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Lewis and Clark Landing
- Audience: General public, LGBTQIA+ community members, youth, families, and allies
- Hosted by: NØVA Treatment Community LLC.
About the Walk
NØVA Steps Toward Hope is designed to raise awareness for mental health and recovery while bringing people together in a supportive, community-centered setting. The walk offers a meaningful way to show support for people navigating recovery, honor personal and community journeys, and help reduce stigma around mental health.
After the awareness walk, attendees are invited to stay for festival activities and opportunities to connect with others in a welcoming environment.
Event Logistics
The event will take place at Lewis and Clark Landing. Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead for parking, weather, walking distance, and any personal comfort needs for an outdoor community event.
Schedule: The event runs from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Additional timing details for the walk and festival activities may be announced by the event organizer.
Accessibility, Inclusion, and Safety
Heartland Pride shares community events with the goal of helping people find welcoming spaces where they can connect, participate, and feel a sense of belonging. This event is open to the general public and welcomes LGBTQIA+ community members, families, youth, and allies.
Attendees are encouraged to respect each person’s name, pronouns, identity, boundaries, and lived experience. Mental health and recovery can be deeply personal topics, and community care matters.
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FAQ
Who can attend NØVA Steps Toward Hope?
This event is open to the general public, including LGBTQIA+ community members, youth, families, and allies.
Is this event only for the LGBTQIA+ community?
No. The event is not specific only to the LGBTQIA+ community, but LGBTQIA+ attendees and allies are welcome.
What kind of event is this?
This is an awareness walk focused on mental health and recovery, with festival-style activities following the walk.
Do I need to register?
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Where can I learn more?
Visit the NØVA Treatment Community website for more information about their work and updates.
Coming Together for Hope and Recovery
Events like NØVA Steps Toward Hope help strengthen community connection and remind people that they are not alone. Heartland Pride is glad to share opportunities that support mental health awareness, recovery, inclusion, and belonging throughout the Heartland.