Reboot Club : Week 5
2025-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
REBOOT is designed to give high school students an opportunity to come together and practice resiliency skills, mindfulness, movement, and meditation. When needed, take some time to REBOOT!

Camp Explore Jr
2025-07-22 08:30 - 2025-07-24 14:00, 2025-08-05 08:30 - 2025-08-07 14:00 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
For grades 4 and 5.
Camps will meet from 8:30 am – 2 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week of camp. We will be utilizing the outdoor space as much as possible, so please have participants dress for the weather. Students may attend for as many weeks as they choose. This camp is offered at no cost to participants.
Explore! Summer Camp and Explore Jr! Summer Camp use interactive and hands-on activities that explore how we connect with others. During our time spent together, students will learn tools to increase self-awareness and help them become their best selves, as well as have fun and make new friends!
Camp days are packed with fun, hands-on games and activities…

Using art, music, writing, and other creative techniques to spark conversations
Playing games and sharing fun to strengthen connections
Devoting time for journaling, discussion, and reflection

Each week explores a different theme. 2025 will feature new activities, games, and ways to connect!

Compassion Resilience for Parents and Caregivers: Week 5
2025-07-22 12:15 - 13:15 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Compassion resilience is the ability to maintain emotional, mental, and physical well-being while compassionately supporting others through the challenges of caring for them. It involves maintaining empathy, strength, and hope in the face of adversity while taking steps to prevent compassion fatigue.
The Compassion Resilience series is designed to promote compassion resilience by providing resources and support to help caregivers maintain their well-being and compassion in the face of daily challenges. This group will offer guidance and support to help caregivers navigate the demands of their life and maintain empathy, strength, and hope. This series is inspired and based on the WISE Compassionate Resilience Toolkit

QPR Suicide Prevention Course
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:30 | 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

Advance registration required. QPR Registration | Jana Marie Foundation

Free to Be Me
2025-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | State College YMCA
We’re excited to partner with Centre County YMCA this summer! The Travelin’ Table mobile feeding bus will be providing lunch made possible by The Jack Gido Food Awareness Summer Tour. We’ll be spreading joy by providing interactive activities, music, lunch, and other fun opportunities to connect and celebrate summer together. Be sure to bring your friends!

CommuniTEA
2025-07-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Come take a tour of our new space, meet our passionate team, and learn about the meaningful ways we’re working to build a more connected, hopeful, and resilient community. Whether you’re familiar with our mission or just curious to learn more, we’d love to see you there!
Bring a friend, enjoy a cuppa, and let’s inspire hope together, one story at a time. We hope to see you soon.

Summer Hang Out with St. Mark Lutheran Church
2025-07-25 17:30 - 20:00 | PA
Jana Marie Foundation is excited to participate in St. Mark Lutheran Church of Snydertown’s Summer Hang Out Night on Friday, July 25 from 5:30pm – 8pm!

The evening will include a simple dinner, making tie-dye shirts with Jana Marie Foundation, activities, games and more. If you plan to attend or have any questions, you can message us or email stmarksnydertown@gmail.com.

Reboot Club : Week 6
2025-07-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Private QPR Course
2025-07-28 14:00 - 15:30 | PA
Email info@janamariefoundation.org to learn how to bring QPR to your group or organization!
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

CampExplore
2025-07-29 08:30 - 2025-07-31 14:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Camps will meet from 8:30 am – 2 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week of camp. We will be utilizing the outdoor space as much as possible, so please have participants dress for the weather. Students may attend for as many weeks as they choose. This camp is offered at no cost to participants.
Explore! Summer Camp and Explore Jr! Summer Camp use interactive and hands-on activities that explore how we connect with others. During our time spent together, students will learn tools to increase self-awareness and help them become their best selves, as well as have fun and make new friends!
Camp days are packed with fun, hands-on games and activities…

Using art, music, writing, and other creative techniques to spark conversations
Playing games and sharing fun to strengthen connections
Devoting time for journaling, discussion, and reflection

Each week explores a different theme. 2025 will feature new activities, games, and ways to connect!

Compassion Resilience for Parents and Caregivers : Week 6
2025-07-29 12:15 - 13:15 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Private QPR Courses
2025-07-30 11:00 - 14:30 | PA
Email info@janamariefoundation.org to learn how to bring QPR Suicide Prevention and other educational programs to your group or organization!
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

Youth Mental Health First Aid: Private
2025-08-01 09:00 - 16:30 | PA
Email info@janamariefoundation.org to learn how to bring the Mental Health First Aid programs to your group or organization!
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 and what to say. Mental Health First Aid can give you the necessary tools to have a courageous conversation.
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.

Hobby Horse Derby
2025-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Alliance Church in State College PA
Have you ever dreamed of being neck and neck on the home straight as you jockey for a glorious win? If so, join Jana Marie Foundation on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 5 pm–8 pm, when we host our second annual hobby horse derby at The Alliance Church in State College, PA. It’s your chance to grab life by the reins and have fun while supporting the work of Jana Marie Foundation. This novel event welcomes people of all ages and promises to be an evening the whole community can enjoy.
At this Kentucky Derby-inspired event, you can watch the races, grab a snack, and laugh as we build community through play! Inspired by “Buttercup,” the hobby horse ridden Jana Marie Foundation’s 2023 summer camp, and a series of short-form videos showcasing professional hobby horse riders, the Jana Marie Foundation team dreamed up an opportunity to embrace the power of play and silliness.
As we move into the summer, it’s time to relax and reset. This event is designed to encourage resilience and community connections while promoting overall mental wellness.

Whether you are riding or joining as a spectator, this event is one that you won’t want to miss!

Entrance Fees:

Youth Rider (ages 5 – 17): $20
Adult Rider: $25
Team Riders (grab a team of 3-5 individuals, ages 5 and up): $45
Spectators (ages 10 and up): $10
Spectators (Ages 9 and under): Free

Interested in competing?

Register to race a hobby horse! Create a horse on-site or bring your own. Teams, families, and individuals are welcomed and guaranteed an evening of silly fun.
“A hobby horse race? As in, toy horses on sticks?” Yes! Individuals and teams of up to four will bring their own horses or create them on site to compete in self-selected events. (Event descriptions coming soon!) You can choose to join in as many events as you’d like. Team members’ scores will be combined and divided by the number of teammates, and the group or individual with the highest total will win an award. If you are ready to race to win, register, and raise a suggested minimum of $100 in pledges of support.

The 2025 Derby has been made possible in part due to funding provided through a grant made possible by The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Centre County Board of Commissioners.

Shine
2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Through hands-on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school-aged girls. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session provides a space for conversations and connection and offers a time for self-reflection and expression through art and games.
Shine is held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. There is no cost to participate, and the club is open to middle school girls and nonbinary kids in Centre County.
Space is limited – sign up today, and let your child SHINE BRIGHTLY AND BOLDLY!

Thank you!

This program is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors. Thank you for stepping up for mental wellness and making a difference in the lives of young people in our community.
State College Orthodontics

To learn more or register, visit Shine | Jana Marie Foundation

Rising Strong
2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
In an everchanging and challenging world full of excess stimulation and uncontrollable influence, our teenage population must navigate twists, turns, and obstacles in their already challenging journey of adolescence. Rising Strong aims to educate and support teens as they learn and practice engaging strategies to achieve a healthier path and daily lifestyle. Learn more below!
Rising Strong is a free group open to teens going into grades 9-12. Register or learn more: Rising Strong | Jana Marie Foundation

Youth Mental Health First Aid: Private
2025-08-08 09:00 - 17:00 | PA
Learn how to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to your organization! Email info@janamariefoundation.org
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.

CALM Conversations
2025-08-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
CALM is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common and lethal methods of suicide, particularly firearms. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety, CALM teaches why means matter and equips individuals with tools to intervene effectively with those at risk for suicide both upstream – before a crisis hits – as well as in times of crisis.
CALM Conversations
Learn the signs and symptoms of suicide and how to engage in conversations to create safe environments. This course provides steps on how to collaborate with friends, family members, neighbors, and others, to implement safe storage of firearms and medications. This course is designed for community groups, suicide prevention coalitions, shooting clubs, parent groups, and general public.

Public QPR
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
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

Wellness Wednesday for Kids with Jana Marie Foundation and Centred Outdoors
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Reed’s Gap State Park, 1405 New Lancaster Valley Rd, Milroy, PA, PA
Wellness Wednesday: Wellness for Kids!
Led by the Jana Marie Foundation
Registration is required. Registration opens 7 days before the event
Let your creativity bloom with Jana Marie Foundation! Join Jana Marie Foundation for an outdoor wellness activity for kids and families, using items in nature to create art. RSVPs are required through the Centred Outdoors.
Whether you’re seeking a little inspiration, creative expression, or a peaceful way to connect with others, this event is for you and your family!
About the Presenter:
Jana Marie Foundation harnesses the power of creative expression and dialogue to spark conversations, build connections, and promote mental health and well-being among young people and their communities
Wellness Wednesdays are part of Centred Outdoors’ efforts to offer equitable opportunities for outdoor recreation at nearby natural spaces. The series highlights paths to wellness, engages the community, and includes local partners.

Rising Strong
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
In an everchanging and challenging world full of excess stimulation and uncontrollable influence, our teenage population must navigate twists, turns, and obstacles in their already challenging journey of adolescence. Rising Strong aims to educate and support teens as they learn and practice engaging strategies to achieve a healthier path and daily lifestyle. Learn more below!
Rising Strong is a free group open to teens going into grades 9-12. Learn more or Register: Rising Strong | Jana Marie Foundation

Teen's Night in Music
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Boal Barn (Basement), 197 Boal Estate Dr., Boalsburg, PA, 16827
Join us for a night created by teens, for teens! Originally launched by Connor M. as part of his Eagle Scout project, Teen’s Night In Music brings young people together in a safe, welcoming space to connect, relax, and enjoy great live music. Whether you come to perform, listen, or simply hang out with friends, this free event is all about celebrating creativity, community, and the power of music to bring people together.
Held at the Boal Barn in Boalsburg, PA.Bands play from 7- 9 pm.

Mountain JAM
2025-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Tussey Mountain, 301 Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg, PA, 16827, United States
Jana Marie Foundation will be partnering with Tussey Mountain to host Mountain J.A.M! Join us from 1-4 pm for free craft, music, and game stations led by Jana Marie Foundation and our community partners. This event is free and open to the public.
Please note: Tussey Mountain’s activities (go karts, fun center, etc.) will be open and available for purchase but are not included in the “free entry” to Mountain J.A.M. This family-friendly gathering will help us celebrate the end of a wonderful summer. What better way to beat the back-to-school blues than with some fun and connection?

Courthouse Rally: Suicide Prevention Month
2025-08-26 12:00 | Bellefonte Courthouse
Join Jana Marie Foundation and representatives of the Centre County Board of Commissioners as they read the proclamation of suicide prevention month on the Centre County Courthouse steps in Bellefonte.

Centre County Suicide Prevention Rally
2025-09-02 12:00 - 12:30 | Bellefonte Courthouse
Please join the Centre County Suicide Prevention Taskforce for an event designed to kick of Suicide Prevention Month. Location: On the steps of the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte

Survivors of Suicide Loss: 5 week Group
2025-09-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Join Evelyn Wald, a licensed professional counselor, for Jana Marie Foundation’s Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group. Here, you can share and gain a better understanding of grief that comes as a result of suicide. Connect with us virtually or in-person on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm for an informal check-in session. A special, more structured, 5-week program is held in both the Spring and Fall.
The group is open to adults, ages 18 years or older. Advanced Registration required. Survivors of Suicide Support Group | Jana Marie Foundation
