The holidays are right around the corner, and so is the 2026–2027 H.E.L.P. Challenge! Public Health – Diabetes Prevention Services is excited to invite you to participate in the Holiday Eating & Exercise Learning Program (H.E.L.P.) 12-Week Challenge!

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed! From Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas treats to New Year celebrations, you don’t have to give up your favorite holiday traditions to stay healthy. The H.E.L.P. Challenge is all about finding balance, not perfection, while maintaining your weight, staying active, and making mindful choices throughout the holiday season.

What Can You Expect During the 12 Weeks?

• Weekly Fitness Challenges: Fun and simple ways to keep your body moving throughout the holidays.
• Healthy Holiday Recipes: Delicious ideas to enjoy seasonal favorites while making nutritious choices.
• Nutrition & Wellness Tips: Practical suggestions for mindful eating, portion awareness, hydration, and maintaining healthy habits.
• Weekly Weigh-Ins & Tracking: Stay accountable and monitor your progress throughout the challenge.
• Motivation & Encouragement: Weekly emails to help keep you inspired, focused, and moving toward your goals!

Remember, simple changes can make a BIG difference! Whether it’s taking a walk after a holiday meal, squeezing in a quick workout, or enjoying your favorite treats in moderation, every positive choice counts.

Who Can Participate? The H.E.L.P. Challenge is open to:

• Enrolled SRPMIC Community Members and their family members who are 15 years of age or older
• SRPMIC Tribal Employees

Please Note: Family member eligibility applies only to enrolled SRPMIC Community Members. Family members of SRPMIC Tribal Employees are not eligible to participate unless they independently meet the Community Member eligibility requirements.

The 2026 Beat the Heat Challenge, hosted by SRPMIC Public Health – Diabetes Prevention Services, is designed to help Community Members and Tribal Employees build healthy habits while staying active in the cool comfort of the Ske:g Himdag Ki Fitness Center.

Whether you’re just beginning your fitness journey or already active, this challenge is a fun and motivating way to improve your health, connect with others, and work toward your wellness goals.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health is part of overall health. And just like other aspects of health there are preventive activities and even activities to improve our mental health.

One of the most potent prevention activities against depression, anxiety and cognitive disorders is physical activity (really exercise) which has been shown in some studies to be as effective as pharmaceuticals at treating depression and anxiety.

In addition to exercise there are other evidence-based activities shown to improve mood and even cause happiness. WellPath’s Motion and Mental Health Challenge is two months of simple evidence-based activities to build our best mental health and prevent mental illness.

WellPath’s Motion and Mental Health Challenge begins Monday, May 18th and continues until July 12th. Two months of simple evidence-based activities each day to build our best mental health and prevent mental illness. If you’re up for the challenge, register below. WellPath will have an orientation session in the first week of the challenge, a web page full of resources and other educational and supportive activities for you. Let’s go!

No better way than WellPath’s M&M Challenge!
Registration is now open!