How to Participate

1. Join the Slipper Shift. Let Hope Counseling Center know your business or organization plans to participate.

2. Wear your slippers on Friday, October 9. Have fun with it while continuing to follow any footwear or safety requirements for your workplace.

3. Take a team photo. No photographer or appointment is necessary this year! Just gather your team and snap your own Slipper Shift photo. Please make sure employees included in the photo are comfortable with it being shared publicly.

4. Share your support. Post your photo from your organization's social media account, tag Hope Counseling Center and use #HopeSlipperShift so we can celebrate alongside you.

5. Support the mission if you're able. A $250 contribution is suggested for participating businesses, but any amount is appreciated and a donation is not required to participate.

About the Slipper Shift

The Slipper Shift brings businesses, organizations, and community partners together for one day to raise awareness about mental health.

On Friday, October 9, participating teams are encouraged to break out their favorite slippers, gather their coworkers for a photo, and share their support for mental health throughout the community.

Why slippers? Because they represent something everyone needs from time to time: comfort, support, and a safe place to land.

Behind the fun is an important message: mental health matters, asking for help is okay, and no one should feel alone when they need support.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026

In recognition of World Mental Health Day — October 10

Where: Your own workplace or organization.

Who can participate: Businesses, nonprofits, schools, churches, healthcare organizations, hospitality teams, professional offices and other community organizations.

Whether your team has three people or 300, you're invited to take part!

Last Year's Impact

The inaugural Slipper Shift brought together 35 businesses and organizations and raised nearly $7,700 in support of Hope Counseling Center.

In 2026, we're ready to make the Slipper Shift even bigger!

Help Us Spread the Word

When you share your Slipper Shift photos on social media:

Tag Hope Counseling Center!

Use #HopeSlipperShift

Encourage your employees, customers, friends, and neighboring businesses to join the conversation too.

Don't use social media? Your organization can send its Slipper Shift photo to Hope Counseling Center and give us permission to share it on your behalf. Please send to info@hopecounselingmo.org!

Ready to make the shift?

Grab your slippers and gather your team! And join businesses across our community on Friday, October 9, as we step up for mental health.