Rising Strong
2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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

CommuniTEA
2025-08-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-26 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.

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

Public QPR
2025-09-05 11:00 - 12:30 | 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

Shine
2025-09-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-22 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-- First Day of Fall Session
2025-09-09 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!

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Survivors of Suicide Loss: 5-week Group
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States

An Evening of Hope, Healing, and Remembrance
2025-09-10 17:30 - 20:00
Join Jana Marie Foundation for An Evening of Hope, Healing, and Remembrance program and candle-lighting ceremony, held on Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day. Through art, music by Biscuit Jam, dance performances by Centre Dance, storytelling, and other forms of creative expression, this evening is designed to create public awareness, educate the community, remember those we have lost, give hope to the survivors, and end the silence around the topic of suicide. The evening will begin with a free meal, catered by SCASD’s Culinary Arts Program, led by Chef Zach Lorber. Candle Lighting Ceremony hosted by Evelyn Wald. The event will be held at the Boalsburg Firehall: 113 East Pine Street, Boalsburg, PA 16827
Thank you to our generous sponsors: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Mount Nittany Health.
RSVP: Dashboard | Event

Compassion Resilience for Parents and Caregivers
2025-09-11 12:15 - 13:15, 2025-09-18 12:15 - 13:15, 2025-09-25 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
2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-25 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

Grow
2025-09-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-06 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

REACH--first day of Fall Session
2025-09-16 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 spearheading activities and discussions to end the silence that often surrounds mental health.

With a Little Help from our Friends
2025-09-20 18:00 - 23:00 | Arena Bar and Grill, Martin Street, State College, PA, 16801, United States
With a Little Help from Our Friends is more than a concert—it’s a reminder of the strength we gain when we lean into the support around us. In a world that often encourages independence and self-reliance, this event highlights the courage it takes to reach out, to ask for help, and to show up for one another. Through music, storytelling, and community connection, the evening shines a light on the healing power of relationships and the role they play in our mental well-being. It’s a celebration of hope, resilience, and the truth that none of us are meant to navigate life’s challenges alone. Held on September 20, 2025 from 6pm – 11pm at The Arena Bar and Grill. Tickets can be purchased in advance (With a Little Help From Our Friends | Jana Marie Foundation) or pay at the door. A full menu will be available for purchase from The Arena on the night of the concert.

SOAR
2025-09-23 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!

Teen's Night in Music
2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 7pm -9 pm.

Tuning into Teens
2025-10-01 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.

Embrace Retreat
2025-10-02 08:45 - 14:30 | Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA, 16801
A Wellness Forum for Young People

Jana Marie Foundation’s Embrace! program provides young women in grades 6-12 with an opportunity to build personal strength and self-confidence through a fun and interactive day. Drawing on the expertise of Jana Marie Foundation’s staff and special guests, the day’s program features a range of topics including enhancing self-confidence, learning team-building skills, and exploring creative expression through art projects & hand-on games. Our Embrace program is entirely free to attend! Register today before spots fill up.
Embrace Retreat
Who: Girls in grades 6-12
What: The Embrace program provides students with an opportunity to build interpersonal skills and self-confidence during a fun and interactive half-day retreat. Drawing on the expertise of Jana Marie Foundation’s staff and special guests, the day’s program features a range of activities including crafts, team building games, and a goal-setting workshop.
Where: Mount Nittany Middle School
When: Thursday, October 2, 2025, 9 am-2:30 pm (Drop-off begins at 8:45 am)
Click here to register for Embrace!

REACH
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
