This 8 hour course provides a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to youth showing signs of mental illness or crisis.

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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.

A Private QPR Session for SCASD.  Please email info@janamariefoundation.org to learn how you can bring QPR to your organization or business.

On Wednesday, January 23, Jana Marie Foundation will bring Jordan to State College High School and the Delta Program to talk about his story and journey of recovery.

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 […]

Ask A Question, Save A Life.” Like CPR, QPR is a simple process that anyone can be trained to use to help save the lives of a person who is in crisis.

During the training, participants will learn the warning signs of suicide and how to respond. Advanced registration requested.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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® […]

Offering young women a time for self-reflection, expression through art, and connectivity to other students and local community.

Facilitated by Paul McCormick and John Aston, this Straight Talk session will take a look at healthy ways to engage with social media and how parents and caring adults can […]

This 8 hour course provides you with a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to youth showing signs of mental illness or crisis.  This course is sponsored by Mount […]

This 8 hour course provides you with a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to youth showing signs of mental illness or crisis.  This course is sponsored by Mount […]

Offering young women a time for self-reflection, expression through art, and connectivity to other students and local community.

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 […]

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 […]

Offering young women a time for self-reflection, expression through art, and connectivity to other students and local community.

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 […]

A Parent/Teen Program Parenting a teenager can be tough work and being a teenager isn’t always easy. All families can benefit from time together to connect, communicate, and contribute to […]

On Friday, March 15, 2019 Jana Marie Foundation’s annual dinner, “A Night to Remember, A Cause to Believe In,” returns to State College. This year’s theme, “A Tale to Tell,” will focus on […]

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 […]

Dr. Sheri Berenbaum, professor of Psychology and Pediatrics, will facilitate this Straight Talk Session focused on Adolescence and Gender.

A Parent/Teen Program Parenting a teenager can be tough work and being a teenager isn’t always easy. All families can benefit from time together to connect, communicate, and contribute to […]

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 […]

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.

A Parent/Teen Program Parenting a teenager can be tough work and being a teenager isn’t always easy. All families can benefit from time together to connect, communicate, and contribute to […]

The Embrace! Wellness Program provides young women in grades 6-12 the opportunity to build personal strength and self-confidence to help combat the stresses of today’s high pressure society  Advanced registration […]

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 […]

Our Ignite Program will immerse young men in engaging activities and experiences that promote mental and physical wellness and will assist them in exploring their sense of purpose. This program, […]

Mokita® Poetry 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 […]

Adam Salyards and the staff of Centre Helps will take a look at dangerous drinking behaviors of youth.  Join this important session to learn about warning signs, risk factors, and […]

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.

Jana Marie Foundation is helping to organize a special mental health edition of the WRSC morning guys show! Tune in to 1390am on Friday, May 3 from 6am - 9am!

Jana Marie Foundation will be on Central PA Live to discuss our upcoming event, J.A.M. Fest. Be sure to watch to learn all about what will be happening downtown on […]

Support Jana Marie Foundation during Centre Gives, a unique online giving event. Head to the Centre Gives website between 8am on Tuesday, May 7 and 8pm on Wednesday, May 8 […]

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 […]

Join us on Wednesday, May 15 at 6pm for a special Cheers to Art with Jackie Gianico Fundraiser for Jana Marie Foundation.  Join Jackie at the Arena Bar & Grill […]

J.A.M. (Jana's Art & Music) Fest is a community-wide mental wellness day designed to help increase well-being, build connections, and foster self-expression. Held annually in downtown State College, the event […]

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.

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.

PRIVATE TRAINING Are you interested in hosting a QPR session for your group or nonprofit? Contact us to find out how!

Come support Jana Marie Foundation and your other favorite nonprofits by purchasing artwork donated by local artists! During the weekend of July 12 stop by Calvary Church in Boalsburg for […]

Come support Jana Marie Foundation and your other favorite nonprofits by purchasing artwork donated by local artists! During the weekend of July 12 stop by Calvary Church in Boalsburg for […]

Come support Jana Marie Foundation and your other favorite nonprofits by purchasing artwork donated by local artists! During the weekend of July 12 stop by Calvary Church in Boalsburg for […]

Anyone, anywhere can be the one to make a difference in the life of someone with a mental health or substance use challenge – if they know what to do […]

Anyone, anywhere can be the one to make a difference in the life of someone with a mental health or substance use challenge – if they know what to do […]

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.

Learn how your organization can book presentations and trainings on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention. Email info@janamariefoundation.org.

The Centre County Suicide Prevention Task Force is hosting a special Suicide Prevention Rally on September 3 from 12pm - 12:30pm at the Bellefonte Courthouse. Please join us in helping […]

Join Jana Marie Foundation and other great organizations for a fun-filled and educational day for children and their families!  The event takes place on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Medlar […]

A private training in the Penns Valley area. Learn how your organization, company, or community group can plan a presentation or training on mental health awareness and suicide prevention - […]

Jana Marie Foundation will present QPR at Grace Lutheran Church for their High School Youth Group members. If your company is intersted in scheduling a QPR Suicide Prevention for Gate […]

Learn how you can bring a mental health or suicide prevention training to your group or organization. Email info@janamariefoundation.org today!

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.

Jana Marie Foundation is very excited to partner with Juniata College on a series of Mokita Dialogues! Stay tuned for details.

We are so grateful for the continued support of our County Commissioners as they once again are set to proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Month and September 10th as Suicide […]

Join the Centre County Suicide Prevention Taskforce on Tuesday, September 3rd at the Centre County Courthouse as we raise awareness for suicide prevention and highlight how our community is working […]

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 […]

Join Jana Marie Foundation for this fun and engaging club for young women in grades 6- 8.  Meeting twice a month teens have the opportunity to find the strength to […]

An Evening of Hope, Healing, and Remembrance Join Jana Marie Foundation for our annual community dinner, program, and candle-lighting ceremony. This event is designed to create public awareness, educate the community, […]

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 […]

If you have lost someone to suicide, you are not alone.  We understand that losing someone to suicide can be life-altering and is often accompanied by many complex emotions. Led […]

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 […]

I tune myself to every chord, every note; I take refuge in a melody line and there I find hope. -hej Join us for an Extraordinary Musical Journey through Adversity […]

Join Jana Marie Foundation for this fun and engaging club for young women in grades 6- 8.  Meeting twice a month teens have the opportunity to find the strength to […]

If you have lost someone to suicide, you are not alone.  We understand that losing someone to suicide can be life-altering and is often accompanied by many complex emotions. Led […]

Jana Marie Foundation presents a screening and discussion of Kevin Hines’ powerful new film SUICIDE: THE RIPPLE EFFECT Join the movement and help save a life Suicide: The Ripple Effect, a […]

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.

A Parent/Teen Program Parenting a teenager can be tough work and being a teenager isn’t always easy. All families can benefit from time together to connect, communicate, and contribute to […]

If you have lost someone to suicide, you are not alone.  We understand that losing someone to suicide can be life-altering and is often accompanied by many complex emotions. Led […]

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 […]

A Parent/Teen Program Parenting a teenager can be tough work and being a teenager isn’t always easy. All families can benefit from time together to connect, communicate, and contribute to […]

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 […]

Please email info@janamariefoundation.org to learn how you can bring this course to your business or organization. Thank you for helping us open minds and save lives.

This is a private course for Penn State Health. Please email info@janamariefoundation.org to see how you can bring this course to your organization or business!

The Stompers Project by Jana Marie Foundation is a unique community art project that breaks down walls and stomps out the stigma that often surrounds mental and emotional health.  This […]

If you have lost someone to suicide, you are not alone.  We understand that losing someone to suicide can be life-altering and is often accompanied by many complex emotions. Led […]

A Parent/Teen Program Parenting a teenager can be tough work and being a teenager isn’t always easy. All families can benefit from time together to connect, communicate, and contribute to […]

A Wellness Forum for Young Women in Grades 6-8.  Fall 2019 Theme: Be Brave! Through improv, art, music, and movement, participants will have the chance to find their voices, build their confidence, […]

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 […]

Join Jana Marie Foundation for this fun and engaging club for young women in grades 6- 8.  Meeting twice a month teens have the opportunity to find the strength to […]

If you have lost someone to suicide, you are not alone.  We understand that losing someone to suicide can be life-altering and is often accompanied by many complex emotions. Led […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s Mind Matters curriculums provides students in grades 6-12 practical tools and techniques to overcome adversity and to grow self-confidence. We are excited to bring this program to […]

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 […]

Former Penn State Icers head coach and current owner of Pragmatic Passion Joe Battista will lead the discussion at the Jana Marie Foundation’s next Mokita Café, held 5:30 to 7:30 […]

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.

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 […]

Join Jana Marie Foundation for this fun and engaging club for young women in grades 6- 8.  Meeting twice a month teens have the opportunity to find the strength to […]

Anyone, anywhere can be the one to make a difference in the life of someone with a mental health or substance use challenge – if they know what to do […]

Anyone, anywhere can be the one to make a difference in the life of someone with a mental health or substance use challenge – if they know what to do […]

The Ignite Wellness Program is geared toward young men in grades 5-8. Through Improv, art, music, and movement, participants will find their brave, explore their interests, and grow their self-confidence. Join […]

Jana Marie Foundation and SCASD are partnering to offer QPR Suicide Prevention Training to students in 11th grade health and wellness classes.

Jana Marie Foundation and SCASD are partnering to offer QPR Suicide Prevention Training to students in 11th grade health and wellness classes.

Join Evelyn Wald for this Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Session.  We will be meeting at 6:30pm at CHOICES.