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.

May is Mental Health Month! The Jana Marie Foundation, Skills of Central PA, and Beck Psychotherapy are hosting the Mokita™ Trunk Show. The word “mokita” comes from the language Kilivila, spoken near Papua New Guinea and means “a known truth that we don’t discuss,” often referred to as an “elephant in the room.” The purpose of the Mokita™ Trunk Show is to highlight positive ways to cope with “elephants” that exist in our community – art, music, creative expression, outdoors, whatever it may be. Artists have painted elephant cutouts that will be placed in windows throughout the downtown. Come visit us on First Friday for an engaging and interactive evening in downtown State College.

Your donations through Centre Gives not only qualify Jana Marie Foundation for a larger share of Centre Foundation’s $200,000 stretch pool, but also helps us qualify for additional prize money.

Your donations through Centre Gives not only qualify Jana Marie Foundation for a larger share of Centre Foundation’s $200,000 stretch pool, but also helps us qualify for additional prize money.

Join Jana Marie Foundation at Webster's Bookstore & Cafe on Wednesday, May 10th for a chance to learn more about our newest initiative: Mokita!  View a powerful and moving photography […]

From parents to teachers to community members to physicians, we all play a vital role in the lives of young people in our community. Come join us for this engaging presentation and panel discussion on youth mental health and how to recognize warning signs. Learn how schools, physicians, therapists, students and community organizations continue to collaborate to help cast a larger safety net to support and assist the young people in our community.

Every year approximately 1,000 people are released from the Centre County Correctional Facility. As they reenter their communities challenges can exist when it comes to securing housing, transportation, employment, mental health and drug and alcohol treatment, and other vital services. Every day, numerous organizations are working to provide individuals with more opportunities to succeed after their involvement with the criminal justice system. Join us for this impactful dialogue on how we can continue to break down barriers and educate our community about the criminal justice system.

Suicide Prevention Rally Centre County Courthouse Noon - 12:30pm   Please join the Centre County Suicide Prevention Task Force as they raise awareness for Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellness. There […]

Please Join Jana Marie Foundation at the State College Spikes Game! Wednesday, September 6 Gates Open at 6pm, Game Starts at 7pm.   Please use #JMF when purchasing tickets. $3 […]