REACH
2025-11-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-02 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
REACH is designed to create a community full of acceptance, appreciation, and understanding for all by spearheading activities and discussions to end the silence that often surrounds mental health.

Tuning Into Teens
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Tuning Into Teens is an evidence-based parenting program that equips parents and caregivers with the tools to better understand and support their teenagers. Developed to enhance emotional intelligence, the program focuses on helping adults recognize, respond to, and manage emotions in ways that strengthen family connections.
Throughout the program, participants will:

Learn practical communication skills to navigate challenging conversations.
Build a deeper understanding of their teen’s emotions and behaviors.
Develop strategies to support their teen’s emotional resilience.
Foster a more open and respectful family environment.

The sessions are engaging, interactive, and supportive, offering a safe space for parents to share experiences and gain insights. By improving emotional awareness and communication, Tuning Into Teens not only strengthens the parent-teen relationship but also promotes better mental health outcomes for young people.
Whether you’re facing everyday challenges or navigating more difficult situations, this program provides practical, research-backed tools to build a stronger, healthier connection with your teen. Join us for Tuning Into Teens and take a positive step toward nurturing your family’s well-being.

Grow
2025-12-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Jana Marie Foundation’s GROW program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy.
To register or learn more, visit Grow | Jana Marie Foundation

Survivors of Suicide Loss Group
2025-12-02 18:00 - 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

Shine
2025-12-08 17:30 - 18:30 | 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

SOAR--Last Day of Fall Session
2025-12-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Jana Marie Foundation’s SOAR Club provides middle school boys and nonbinary friends across Centre County an opportunity to give back to their communities, build confidence, learn more about expressing emotions in a healthy way, and have fun!

Public QPR
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-27 15:30 - 17:00 | 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

Thank you to our Education Partner, Mount Nittany Health, for their continued support!

REACH --Last day of fall session
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Reach
2026-01-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
REACH is designed to create a community full of acceptance, appreciation, and understanding for all by developing and leading activities and discussions to end the silence that often surrounds mental health.

Compassion Resilience for Parents and Caregivers
2026-01-08 12:15 - 13:15, 2026-01-15 12:15 - 13:15, 2026-01-22 12:15 - 13:15, 2026-01-29 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. Participants focus on extending compassion to themselves first in order to mindfully extend it to those for whom they care. 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.

Rising Strong
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-22 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

Shine
2026-01-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-26 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Soar
2026-01-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
