The pandemic strains the mental health of our region's residents. Data from the Census Bureau's Houshold Pulse Survey suggest depression levels are elevated. The survey asks, "Over the last 7 days, how often have you been bothered by ... Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?". During Phase 1, about 15-25 percent of respondents reported having symptoms of depression for more than half the days of the previous week.; during Phase 2, this figure settled in at around 15 percent of respondents. Analysis from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) suggest the prevalence of depression among the U.S. adult population was about 6-7 percent before the pandemic. While not a panacea, communities can help alleviate depression through having quality parks, public spaces, and services that allow people to safely social distance and connect with each other. The data show a weighted percentage of responses and represent the Detroit Metropolitan Statistical Area.