Jana Marie Foundation’s newest 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. […]
The Straight Talk Task Force is made up of representatives from the Jana Marie Foundation, Youth Service Bureau, Communities That Care Partnership, and State College Area School District administration, faculty, and staff. The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The Straight Talk […]
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 […]
Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them. Participants […]
Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. 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 […]
Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them. Participants […]
Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them. Participants […]
Jana Marie Foundation’s newest 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]