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QPR Suicide Prevention for Gatekeepers: Private

Jana Marie Foundation is proud to partner with State College Area School District and Park Forest Middle School to bring this information to 8th grade students. 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 […]

Mokita® Dialogues: Faith

New Leaf Initiative 243 South Allen Street, Suite 337, State College, PA, United States

Mokita Dialogues® allow community members to come together and talk for a change.  These discussions not only highlight topics of vital concern- elephants in the room – but also provide opportunities for follow up and action. The Mokita Dialogues® series is sponsored by The Centre Daily Times.

QPR Suicide Prevention for Gatekeepers: Private

Jana Marie Foundation is proud to partner with State College Area School District and Park Forest Middle School to bring this information to 8th grade students. 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 Field Gives Back

The Field Burger & Tap 1 Country Club Ln State College, State College, PA, United States

Take a night off from cooking and eat a delicious meal at The Field as they give back to Jana Marie Foundation!  We are so grateful for The Field and their continued support of Jana Marie Foundation!  Whether it be for lunch, dinner, or an afternoon snack, when you eat at The Field on December […]

Trail of Trees

Juniper Village 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College, PA, United States

Trail of Trees is a community-wide event featuring dozens of trees creatively decorated by local businesses, organizations, and Juniper departments! Take in the glittering light display outdoors, and come inside to vote for your favorite trees. The party begins with a holiday shopping boutique by Ten Thousand Villages from 4:30-6:30, followed by a special performance […]

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 […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Grace Lutheran Church 205 Garner Street, State College, Pennsylvania

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 […]

Straight Talk: Trauma Informed Care for Schools and Communities

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

Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 7pm at Mount Nittany Middle School. This session will be facilitated by Peter Montminy, A Mindful Village 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 […]

Mokita Dialogues: Sense of Community

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

Mokita Dialogues by Jana Marie Foundation Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 12pm - 1pm at 3 Dots Downtown   Community: Designed from the Ground Up Facilitator: Spud Marshall, 3 Dots   Thriving communities are designed from the ground up. They rely on thousands of individual voices and perspectives contributing their ideas, connections and energy into […]

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 […]