Opening Minds Saving Lives

At Jana Marie Foundation, we envision communities working together to knock down walls and transform emotional distress into resilience and hope.

Through the power of dialogue and creative expression, we spark conversations, build connections, and promote mental well-being among young people and their communities.

Engage with Us

Our programs and events raise awareness, inspire hope, and cultivate the skills and values that promote mental well-being.

Mental Health Emergency?

If you are experiencing an emergency please call 911 or call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 988. The Jana Marie Foundation is not a counseling agency.

Featured Programs

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Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

18+
Providing an opportunity to come together to share and gain insight and understanding into our grief that comes as a result of suicide.
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With A Little Help From Our Friends

Adults
Join us for a powerful and flexible evening of live music featuring 5 incredible bands, a come-and-go-as-you-please atmosphere, and a full menu available for purchase. It’s the perfect way to support youth mental health while enjoying great food, community, and sound.
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Suicide Prevention Month

All
Reflecting on one of the leading causes of death in the United States and help our community focus on prevention throughout the month of September.

Upcoming Events

August 12, 2026
8:30 am
West Branch School District
Adult Mental Health First Aid training for a group at PSU
August 12, 2026
11:00 am
West Branch School District
Tabling for the Central Intermediate Unit employees and teaching the Mind Matters Curriculum as well as show casing the Mind Matters Jr curriculum.
August 13, 2026
2:30 pm
Jana Marie Foundation Office
The Compassion Resilience series is designed to promote compassion resilience by providing resources and support to help caregivers maintain their well-being and compassion in the face of daily challenges. Participants focus on extending compassion t...

Glow Golf Tournament
& Concert

Our first annual night golf tournament!

Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Penn State Blue Course in State College to join the foundation’s first night golf tournament!

The evening will feature live music by Caryn Dixon and Area 38, a meticulously created mini golf course, and yard games. After the music ends, the 9-hole night golf tournament begins!

Learn with Us

We provide curricular materials for educators and deliver training to help teachers, parents, and caring adults promote mental wellness in their schools.

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Resources

Learn about resources from Jana Marie Foundation and other organizations across the county, the state, and the country.

Virtual Calming Room

A place for students, teachers, and caring adults to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and building resilience.

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Support the Jana Marie Foundation

Since our incorporation in 2012, a community of volunteers and donors have made our work possible. Join us as we strive to open minds and save lives.

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Annual Campaign

Donating to Jana Marie Foundation’s annual appeal is vital because it directly supports essential mental health programs and initiatives that promote awareness, understanding, and healing in our community.
Legacy of Hope image reading Make a lasting difference in the lives of young people by making a memorial gift to the Jana Marie Foundation. You honor your values and help create a future where mental health is prioritized and young people feel connected, heard, and empowered. Through honoring a loved one's memory, your generosity helps sustain life-changing programs for generations to come. Leave a legacy. Celebrate a life. Inspire hope.

Legacy of Hope

Making a tribute gift to Jana Marie Foundation is a meaningful way to honor a loved one while supporting awareness and education.
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Touchstone Circle Member

Touchstone Circle members provide sustained financial support that empowers the Jana Marie Foundation to deliver essential mental health programs, resources, and educational initiatives. Their contributions ensure that we can continue our mission to promote understanding and reduce stigma surrounding mental health.