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Rock the Dock for Mental Health Presented by Ocean Honda Milford Returns on May 28, 2026
Bridges Healthcare's 3rd Annual concert and fundraising event, Rock the Dock for Mental Health Presented by Ocean Honda Milford
Bridges Healthcare’s 3rd Annual concert and fundraising event, Rock the Dock for Mental Health Presented by Ocean Honda Milford, is planned for Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 5:30- 8:00 p.m. at Lisman Landing in Downtown Milford, rain or shine. This waterfront celebration will bring the community together to raise awareness and funds in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Support of this event will ensure that local individuals, children and families facing mental health and substance use challenges have access to care through Bridges’ programs and services.
Rock the Dock will feature a live performance by local folk-rock jam band The Alpaca Gnomes and with each ticket, guests will enjoy appetizers from a variety of local restaurants plus two complimentary drinks. The evening will also include a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction which opens on May 15 and closes the day after the event. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at https://support.bridgesct.org/RocktheDock26.
“At this year’s event, Bridges will be recognizing local partners as Mental Health Wave Makers to highlight their contributions to mental health wellness in our community,” according to Allison Csonka, Bridges’ Senior Director of Fund Development and Communications.
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From this event, Bridges aims to raise $40,000 to fund local mental health and addiction recovery programs. In 2025, Bridges served nearly 9,000 individuals through outpatient care, in-home services, prevention efforts, and community outreach programs.
Rock the Dock’s Admiral-level title sponsor is Ocean Honda Milford and the Captain-level sponsor is The Milford Bank.
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“We’re excited and proud to be part of Rock the Dock this year to support the health and well-being of our community,” says CJ Smith, General Manager of Ocean Honda Milford.
Event Details:
Rock the Dock for Mental Health Presented by Ocean Honda Milford
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Lisman Landing, 37 Helwig Street, Milford, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $50 | https://support.bridgesct.org/RocktheDock26
About Bridges Healthcare
Bridges Healthcare is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority for Milford, Orange, West Haven, and surrounding communities. Bridges provides mental health and addiction recovery services to children, teens, adults, and families through a comprehensive range of outpatient programs, crisis intervention, and community-based care. For more information, visit bridgesct.org.
