Art with a Heart
2018-07-14 - 2018-07-15 | First Friday: Mokita(TM) Trunk Show
Jana Marie Foundation will once again participate in Art with a Heart! Stop by Calvary Church on July 14 and 15 to purchase artwork from local artists and support Jana Marie Foundation.

Mokita Dialogues: Human Trafficking
2018-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Jana Marie Foundation has teamed up with the Centre Daily Times and New Leaf Initiative to host a series of community conversations called Mokita™ Dialogues. The purpose behind these community brown bag luncheon discussions is to allow individuals throughout Centre County to come together and talk – for a change. Not only will these discussions highlight topics of vital interest – elephants in the room – but it will provide opportunities for follow-up and action.
The sessions are held at noon on the fourth Thursday of every month at New Leaf Initiative (State College Municipal Building, 243 S Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA). Each Mokita™ Dialogue session is led by a different facilitator from through the community and includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion.
It is time to come together to acknowledge the ‘elephants’ that exist across our community and how we can address them. These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issue.

Mokita Cafe: Environment
2018-08-08 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mokita Poetry Class
The Mokita(R) Cafe fosters creative and collaborative thinking to enhance the mental well-being and development of our community. Please join Jana Marie Foundation for dinner and an honest, friendly, and thoughtful exchange of ideas around how our natural, social, and community environments can positively impact mental wellness across our region.
The dinner will be on August 8 from 5:30pm – 8pm at the Inn at Juniper Village. This event requires an RSVP to info@janamariefoundation.org by August 7 at 5pm. Limited space available and will be on first come, first serve.

Mokita Dialogues: Affordable Housing
2018-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States

QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
2018-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Wellness Forum for Young Women, PA
QPR Gatekeeper Training

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

Contact info@janamariefoundation.org to register for this course.

Lady Lion's Basketball LeadHERship Academy
2018-09-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | An Evening of Discussion and Song
Jana Marie Foundation is excited to once again partner with the Lady Lion’s Basketball Team for the 2nd annual LeadHERship Academy! This one day event is for young women in grades 5-8. For more information or to register, please visit the Lady Lion’s Website.

Suicide Prevention Rally
2018-09-04 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Home
Centre County Suicide Prevention Task Force will host it’s 3rd annual suicide prevention rally at the Centre County Courthouse on Tuesday, September 4th from 12pm – 12:30pm. Please join us to listen to live music, moving and powerful speaches by community members, and for a chance to remember all of those who have been touched by suicide.

An Evening of Hope, Healing, and Remembrance
2018-09-10 17:15 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Favicon
On September 10th, Jana Marie Foundation, with the support from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Active Minds at Penn State and Beck Psychotherapy, hosts “An Evening of Hope, Healing and Remembrance.” The evening will start will a community dinner at 5:15pm and a formal presentation will take place starting at 6:30pm. This event is designed to create public awareness, educate the community, remember those we have lost, give hope to the survivors and end the stigma around mental health. Join us for art, music, stories, and more.
Please RSVP to reserve your spot for the community dinner.

Mokita(R) Poetry Class
2018-09-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-09-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-10-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-10-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Mondays, September 17 – October 15. 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Webster’s Bookstore and Café.
For Poets: Expert and Aspiring
Poetry is a powerful medium for finding and sharing truths. In this five part series we will look at the ‘elephants’ that exist within ourselves and within the community and have the option to share in a safe class environment and/or in public reading of original work on the final day. Throughout our time, we’ll explore several types of poetry and poets past and contemporary as we delve deeper into our familiar favorites and gently challenge each other to try something new. We will learn. We will grow. And above all, we will strive to have a lot of fun.
Classes taught by Kathy Morrow. Email info@janamariefoundation.org for more details.
The word mokita comes from the Kilivila language, spoken near Papua New Guinnea and means a known truth that is left unspoken.

Upcoming Event
2018-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Test Venue, 133 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA, 16801, United States
There is an event coming up… you should go.

Mokita Dialogues: Suicide
2018-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Alternative Christmas Fair
2018-12-02 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | University Baptist and Brethren Church (UBBC), 411 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA, 16801, United States
The Alternative Christmas Fair is an annual event organized by UBBC in State College, PA, which gives local and national charities the opportunity to raise funds in a group setting, and visitors to the Fair the chance to learn about those charities.
Give the gift of hope this holiday season – please visit the Alternative Christmas Fair to support Jana Marie Foundation.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2018-12-11 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack. This 8 hour course provides a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to youth showing signs of mental illness or crisis and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social or self-care help. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for adults who assist young people, ages 13-18.

Mokita® Dialogues: Human Trafficking
2018-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Mokita Dialogues allow community members to come together and talk for a change. These discussions not only highlight topics of vital concern- elephants in the room – but also provide opportunities for follow up and action.

The Field Gives Back
2018-12-17 11:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Field Burger & Tap, 1 Country Club Ln State College, State College, PA, 16803, United States
The Field Gives Back to Jana Marie Foundation! Take the night off of cooking and enjoy a night out. A portion of sales will be donated to Jana Marie Foundation

Mokita® Dialogues: Exploring the myths about disabilities
2019-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Mokita® Dialogues allow community members to come together and talk for a change. These discussions not only highlight topics of vital concern- elephants in the room – but also provide opportunities for follow up and action. The Mokita® Dialogues series is sponsored by the Centre Daily times.

QPR Suicide Prevention for Gatekeepers
2019-01-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Penn State HUB 233A, HUB-Robeson Center, Room 233, University Park, PA, 16802, United States
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

Sponsored by Penn State Gender Equity Center in partnership with Jana Marie Foundation. Advanced registration requested.

Straight Talk: Courageous Conversations
2019-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA, 16801
During this Straight Talk Session, Marisa Vicere and Ali Turley from Jana Marie Foundation will discuss how to engage our youth in important conversations about mental wellness and suicide prevention.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training-private
2019-01-22 16:15 - 17:45 UTC
A Private QPR Session for SCASD. Please email info@janamariefoundation.org to learn how you can bring QPR to your organization or business.

Jordan Burnham: SCASD
2019-01-23
Jana Marie Foundation brings Jordan to State College High School and the Delta Program to talk about his story and journey of recovery.
Learn more about Jordan.
Jordan is a public speaker who discusses the mental health issues and disorders that affect so many of us. He is a survivor of a suicide attempt during his senior year in high school and shares his powerful story of fighting depression and finding recovery.
Jordan is a nationally recognized mental health advocate. In 2008 he addressed a Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill. In 2010 he was chosen as one of the “Best of Philly” for his work in public speaking and advocacy. In 2012 he was honored with an Emerging Humanitarian Award from retired San Francisco 49ers player Nmadi (Nam-DEE) Asomugha (Awesome-Wah) and the Asomugha Foundation.

He has been featured in People Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and USA Today. Jordan has appeared on ESPN’s E:60 and Outside the Lines, as well as Dr. Phil, The Ricki Lake Show, CNN, the Early Show and Good Morning America. He has been featured in three documentaries and his piece, “Unbreakable” with E:60 was nominated for an Emmy. Most recently, you might have seen Jordan at the White House for the National Conference on Mental Health, hosted by President Obama and Vice President Biden.
Jordan has been speaking on his story and mental health all over the country for the last 8 years. He’s spoken in 32 different states and 3 different countries. His presentation is meant to inspire, educate and allow others to know they’re not alone.

Mokita® Dialogues: Immigration
2019-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | New Leaf Initiative, 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Mokita® Dialogues allow community members to come together and talk for a change. These discussions not only highlight topics of vital concern- elephants in the room – but also provide opportunities for follow up and action. Mokita® Dialogues is sponsored by the Centre Daily Times.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
2019-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
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

Sponsored by Mount Nittany Health in partnership with Jana Marie Foundation and PeerStar, LLC.

Side by Side: A Mother/Daughter Retreat
2019-02-02 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 relationship, create long-lasting memories, and find a deeper understanding for one another.

I'm falling in love all the time
2019-02-05 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | State Theatre, 130 West College Avenue, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Penn State CRC and Jana Marie Foundation bring you a production of Chicago-based actor Jack Schultz’ one man play “I’m falling in love all the time.” The subject matter explores the intersections between life and addiction, all foregrounded by Schultz’ grief following his brother’s overdose death. Join us at the State Threatre for this Free Admission show on February 5th at 5pm!

Mokita® Café
2019-02-06 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Juniper Village, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Mokita® Café with Jana Marie FoundationThe Power of the ArtsThe Willows Dining Room at Juniper Village
1930 Cliffside Dr, State College
Jana Marie Foundation is excited to host our 2nd Mokita® Cafe on Wednesday February 6 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Join us at Juniper Village for this special dinner and discussion focusing on the powerful impact the arts can have on our mental health and its ability to connect us as a community. The purpose of this dinner is to bring together people from Centre County to open dialogue about a topic of vital interest. Seating is limited and RSVPs are required.
