Shine Girls Club

Park Forest Middle School 2180 School Drive, State College, United States

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 use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing people they are! Each session starts with a pizza dinner to help […]

Mental Health Matters: MS Support Group

Mount Nittany Hospital

Jana Marie Foundation will share a short informal presentation about mental health at the MS Support Group monthly meeting.

Wedding for Good

3 Dots Downtown 137 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA, United States

Jason and Angela from B94.5 are hosting a wedding for good and have chosen Mental Health as their cause of choice!  A ceremony that features the community committing to make mental health and wellness a priority will take place from 4-5pm at 3dots Downtown.  The reception will be held at 5:3pm at the Hyatt.  Funds […]

What If…Monsters, Friends, and Fun

Grace Lutheran Church 205 Garner Street, State College, Pennsylvania

Jana Marie Foundation and Mid-State Literacy Council present "What If... A night of fun and inspiration with Author Michelle Nelson-Schmidt. Michelle travels the country meeting children presenting her books and artwork, ad sharing her empowering message of believing in yourself and following your dreams. Known for connecting with children and promoting strong social emotional skills […]

Straight Talk: Building Peer Advocates

Mount Nittany Middle School 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA

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 […]

Ignite Wellness Program

Mount Nittany Middle School 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA

Fall 2020 Theme: Imagination Jana Marie Foundation’s Ignite! Program will immerse individuals who identify as young men in engaging activities and experiences that promote mental and physical wellness and will assist participants in exploring their sense of purpose. This one-day program focuses on personal growth, creative expression, self-confidence and social development. Schedule: 8:45am-9am: Registration 9am […]

Mokita Dialogues: Exploring Intolerance

3 Dots Downtown 137 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA, United States

  Mokita Dialogues occurs on the 4th Thursday of every month and provides an opportunity to come together as a community to explore topics of vital social concern that affect our mental health and well-being.  These brown-bag sessions are free of charge and open to the community.   Sponsored by Centre Daily Times

Survivors of Suicide Loss Informal Support Session

Individual and Family CHOICES 2214 North Atherton Street, Suite 4, State College, PA, United States

Providing support to people who have experienced the death of a loved one by suicide. 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 by Evelyn Wald, this group is designed to provide healing […]

When Hope is Not in Sight: A Talk on Mental Wellness

Penn State Hub 129 ABC

What if we all operated under the belief that one must understand the value of one’s own life and hold it sacred in order to refrain from dangerous behaviors that could lead to HIV infection and other crises? Scott Fried has built his life work around this core belief. Join us for When Hope is […]

QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers

This is a private course. You too can learn how to help question, persuade, refer someone to safety!  Visit https://janamariefoundation.org/qpr-registration to enroll in an upcoming public course or email us at info@janamariefoundation.org to learn how to bring this course to your group or organization.