Rock the Dock for Mental Health Returns to Lisman Landing 

After a successful debut in 2024, Rock the Dock for Mental Health is back by popular demand. Join us on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the scenic Lisman Landing Marina in Milford, CT, for a powerful and joyful evening filled with live music, delicious appetizers, one complimentary drink ticket, and an opportunity to support mental health in our community.

This mental health fundraiser supports the recovery, prevention, and behavioral health services that Bridges Healthcare provides to more than 8,000 individuals in our community each year. Last year, nearly 200 attendees came together for an unforgettable celebration of music and mission. This year promises to be just as inspiring.

Three-photo collage from Rock the Dock for Mental Health. Left: The Alpaca Gnomes perform live with saxophone, violin, and guitar. Center: Buffet-style food setup under a tent with flowers in the foreground. Right: Close-up of a bearded man singing and playing guitar on stage.

As we honor Mental Health Awareness Month, Rock the Dock offers an evening of connection and fun with a live waterside performance by local favorites The Alpaca Gnomes. Known for their infectious folk-rock and jam band energy, The Alpaca Gnomes will bring their vibrant sound to the stage and have you dancing all night long.

Three-photo collage from Rock the Dock for Mental Health. Left: A woman in a captain's hat and teal jacket laughs while holding an inflatable guitar, next to a man in a pirate hat. Center: A smiling man wearing a

Guests will enjoy appetizers and light fare provided by popular local restaurants, along with a complimentary beverage ticket (additional beverages will be available for purchase). Whether you’re discovering a new favorite or revisiting a familiar spot, the food and drink selections are sure to delight you. The event will also feature a silent auction with one-of-a-kind items and experiences and a 50/50 raffle with a chance to win half the pot. Our special “Rock the Auction” Silent Auction will open two weeks before the event. Stay tuned for more details.

Ticket and raffle ticket bundles are now available, giving guests more ways to participate and support Bridges’ mission.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a night on the waterfront while making a real difference in the lives of those affected by mental health, and don’t forget to bring your friends!

Every ticket purchased helps provide accessible mental health care for those who need it most. Together, we can ensure that help is always within reach.

Interested in becoming a food partner?  Please email the completed form to Allison Csonka at acsonka@bridgesmilford.org, or reach out to her directly to learn more.

Interested in Sponsoring the event? Check out the Rock the Dock Sponsorship Packet HERE.  If you’re ready to rock a sponsorship, fill out this Confirmation Form and email it to Allison Csonka at  acsonka@bridgesmilford.org.

Rock the Dock for Mental Health
Thursday, May 29, 2025
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Lisman Landing Marina, Milford, CT

Let’s come together for a night of music, purpose, and hope—and Rock the Dock once again.