Mokita(TM) Dialogues: Loneliness
2017-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States
From the language Kilivila, spoken near Papua New Guinea, mokita means “a known truth that is left unspoken.” Think of it as, “the elephant in the room.” These brown bag luncheon discussions will address some of the elephants among us, critical social concerns that impact the mental well-being of our residents and the development of our community. Each Mokita(TM) Dialogue session will include presentations, group discussions, activities, and opportunities for follow-up and action.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2018-01-17 08:30 - 12:45, 2018-01-18 08:30 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Wellness Forum for Young Women, PA
You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to young people shhowing signs of mental illness or ina crisis and connect them with the appropriate, professional, peer, social or self help care. This is a 2 day training – January 17 and 18 from 8:30am -12:45pm. Please email info@janamariefoundation.org to enroll today.

JAM Sessions
2018-01-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2018-01-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2018-02-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2018-02-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2018-02-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2018-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | YMCA State College, 677 W Whitehall Road, State College, PA, 16801
For Teens, ages 11-17
Tuesdays, January 23 – February 27
State College YMCA
Art, music, and creative expression are lifelong sources of resilience, self-confidence, and happiness. Expand your creative thinking and mental well-being by expressing yourself in this unique, hands-on, experiential program. Each class will focus on a different theme that allows participants to creatively refelct on their past, envision their future, and appreciate their present.
YMCA Members: Free
YMCA Non-members: $10
Please register for the class through the YMCA.

Mokita Dialogues: Exploring Bias
2018-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States
From the language Kilivila, spoken near Papua New Guinea, mokita means “a known truth that is left unspoken.” Think of it as, “the elephant in the room.” These brown bag luncheon discussions will address some of the elephants among us, critical social concerns that impact the mental well-being of our residents and the development of our community. Each Mokita(TM) Dialogue session will include presentations, group discussions, activities, and opportunities for follow-up and action. This free event is open to everyone.

Side by Side: A mother-daughter retreat
2018-02-10 08:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA, 16801
Come celebrate and explore your mother-daughter relationship! Through creative expression, engaging activities and a variety of communication tools that emphasize the magic of connection, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their relationship, create long-lasting memories and find a deeper understanding for one another.
February 10, 2018
8:45am – 1pm
Mount Nittany Middle School

Straight Talk: Personal Finance
2018-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA, 16801
Tuesday, February 20, 2018: Personal Finance: Raising Money-Smart Kids presented by Jeff Kissell, Rodney Thompson & David Williams, Personal Finance Teachers, State College Area HIgh School.

The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The Straight Talk Series offers educational programs that help parents, caregivers and community members to recognize, understand, and deal with potential problems that can surface during developmental years. Be proactive. Learn the warning signs. Learn how to help our children before the problem negatively impacts them, their school work and their relationships.

The Straight Talk Task Force is made up of representatives from the Jana Marie Foundation, Youth Service Bureau, Communities That Care Partnership, and State College Area School District administration, faculty, and staff.

QPR Gatekeepers Training for Suicide Prevention
2018-02-21 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA, 16801
Help save a life. This course is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices.
KEY COMPONENTS COVERED IN TRAINING:

How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
The common causes of suicidal behavior
The warning signs of suicide
How to get help for someone in crisis

Please email info@janamariefoundation.org to enroll!

Mokita Dialogues: Chronic Illness
2018-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Home D Booster Fundraiser
2018-02-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Take a night off of cooking! Home D Pizzeria is donating 10% of food sales to Jana Marie Foundation. Eat a delicious meal while supporting a great cause!

Jana Marie Foundation's Annual Dinner and Silent Auction
2018-03-16 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mountain View Country Club, 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg, PA, 16823
On Friday, March 16, 2018 Jana Marie Foundation’s annual dinner and silent auctionreturns to Mountain View Country Club. The Time is Now to join us at this unique and fun dinner that raises funds for our continued work in casting a wide safety net for young people in our community.
Jana Marie Foundation harnesses the power of creative expression and dialogue to spark conversations, build connections and promote mental wellness in young people and their communities. Since our inception in 2012, Jana Marie Foundation has grown to become a vital resource in our community.
Please join us for ‘The Time is Now’ on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 6pm at Mountain View Country Club. This powerful evening will feature not only hands-on interactive exhibits, but messages of hope through creative expression along with a delicious buffet dinner, cash bar and silent auction.

Straight Talk: Creating a Mental Health Safety Net
2018-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA, 16801
Tuesday, March 20, 2018: Creating a Mental Health Safety Net Panel Discussion led by Jeanne Knouse, SCASD Director of Student Services
The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The Straight Talk Series offers educational programs that help parents, caregivers and community members to recognize, understand, and deal with potential problems that can surface during developmental years. Be proactive. Learn the warning signs. Learn how to help our children before the problem negatively impacts them, their school work and their relationships.
The Straight Talk Task Force is made up of representatives from the Jana Marie Foundation, Youth Service Bureau, Communities That Care Partnership, and State College Area School District administration, faculty, and staff.

Mokita Dialogues: Drugs & Alcohol
2018-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2018-03-27 08:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Wellness Forum for Young Women, PA
You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, student, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to young people showing signs of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid course, but it is ideally designed for adults who work with young people, ages 12-18 — teachers, coaches, leaders of faith communities, social workers, and other caring citizens.

Finding Your North Star
2018-04-07 08:45 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA, 16801
Finding Your North Star
Wellness Forum for Young Women in Grades 6-12
This one-day interactive events will allow young women across Centre County to build personal strength and self-confidence to help combat the stresses of today’s high pressure society. Drawing on the expertise of Jana Marie Foundation’s board and special guests, the day’s program features a range of topics from enhancing self-confidence, to team-building, to health and well-being, to creative expression, to self-defense. Our forums are free and open to young women who are currently enrolled in the State College Area, Penns Valley, Bellefonte, Bald Eagle, Philipsburg and surrounding School Districts.

Ignite! Program for Young Men
2018-04-09 08:45 - 2018-04-14 13:45 (America/New_York) | Youth
Ignite! Program
For Young Men in Grades 5-8
Our Ignite! program will immerse participants in engaging activities and experiences that promote mental and physical wellness and will assist young men in exploring their sense of purpose. This program, created for young men in grades 5-8, focuses on personal growth, creative expression, self-confidence and social development.

Straight Talk: Bias, Bullying & Bystanders
2018-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA, 16801
Tuesday, April 17, 2018: Bias, Bullying & Bystanders presented by Dr. Seria Chatters, Ph.D., PSU Counselor Education
The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The Straight Talk Series offers educational programs that help parents, caregivers and community members to recognize, understand, and deal with potential problems that can surface during developmental years. Be proactive. Learn the warning signs. Learn how to help our children before the problem negatively impacts them, their school work and their relationships.
The Straight Talk Task Force is made up of representatives from the Jana Marie Foundation, Youth Service Bureau, Communities That Care Partnership, and State College Area School District administration, faculty, and staff.

QPR Gatekeeper Training
2018-04-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Wellness Forum for Young Women, PA
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
KEY COMPONENTS COVERED IN TRAINING:

How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
The common causes of suicidal behavior
The warning signs of suicide
How to get help for someone in crisis

Mokita Dialogues: Prison System
2018-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Mokita Dialogues: Prison System
2018-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Cheers to Art Fundraiser
2018-04-26 18:00 (America/New_York)
Cheers to Art Fundraising Night for Jana Marie Foundation
Arena Bar & Grill
1521 Martin Street
State College PA 16801
Looking for a creative and fun activity? Look No further.
The lovely and talented, Jackie Gianico guides you through an acrylic painting created by you! Lots of great humor and guidance throughout the class ?
Take home your very own art after the class! We supply all of the brushes, paints, and canvases. All we need is you!
This is a great opportunity for friends, family, teammates, and co-workers to share an activity and be creative!

JAM FEST
2018-05-12 12:00 (America/New_York)
Jana Marie Foundation Presents JAM Fest 2018!
Come listen to live music and explore creative activities and experiences in downtown State College on Saturday, May 12 from 12pm – 5pm. Artwork will be displayed in storefront windows and all activities will help increase well-being, build connections and foster self-expression.
Sponsored in part by Beck Psychotherapy, LLC and Skills of Central PA, Inc.

Adult Mental Health First Aid
2018-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wellness Forum for Young Women, PA
The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Mental Health First Aid was created in Australia in 2001 by Betty Kitchener, a nurse specializing in health education, and Tony Jorm, a respected mental health literacy professor. The National Council for Behavioral Health operates Mental Health First Aid USA in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
Please contact us at info@janamariefoundation.org to enroll today. The cost is $20 for this course.

Mokita Dialogues: Mental Health
2018-05-24 12:00 (America/New_York)

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2018-05-30 08:00 (America/New_York) | Wellness Forum for Young Women, PA
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Mental Health First Aid was created in Australia in 2001 by Betty Kitchener, a nurse specializing in health education, and Tony Jorm, a respected mental health literacy professor. The National Council for Behavioral Health operates Mental Health First Aid USA in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
Please contact us at info@janamariefoundation.org to enroll. The cost is $10.
