Jana Marie Foundation

Compassion Resilience for Parents & Caregivers: Discussion Group
2023-10-19 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-10-05 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-09-28 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | B 216 at State College High School, 211 South Allen St, State College, PA, 16801
Join the Jana Marie Foundation in partnership with Schlow Library for a lunch-and-learn discussion, Compassion Resilience for Parents and Caregivers. In each weekly session, we will explore the role of compassion in parenting, especially how to build compassion resilience in the face of the inevitable fatigue that comes from round-the-clock caregiving and caretaking.
When: Thursdays beginning September 28 and running through November 16 @ 12-1:15 PM
Where: The Sunroom, 2nd floor, Schlow Library
Please bring a lunch to enjoy!
Questions? Please contact Christine Hughes at Jana Marie Foundation (814) 954-5920 or christine@janamariefoundation.org

QPR- Juniata College
2023-10-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-13 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
*Private Event*

GROW Club
2023-10-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
After-school club for students in grades 4 & 5. The primary goal for GROW is to connect students with each other and to their communities. By exploring topics that embrace diversity, compassion, self- expression, and empathy, students will equip themselves with tools necessary to build and maintain relationships and learn healthy coping skills.
GROW is held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 5:30-6:30 pm. To ensure that GROW is accessible to all, Jana Marie Foundation is offering this program free of charge.
Register: janamariefoundation.org/grow

Virtual Public QPR Training
2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-10-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-09-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Virtual suicide prevention training. 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

Free to attend. Pre-registration is required: janamariefoundation.org/take-a-course

REACH Club
2023-10-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
After-school community service club for students in grades 6-12. 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. Participants will reach out to peers, friends, family members, and the broader community to strengthen connections and work together to spread kindness. Part of our time will be spent learning about other service projects and student action in order to educate and inspire us in our own projects.

REACH club meets every Thursday for 9 weeks.

Register: janamariefoundation.org/reach

SHINE Club
2023-10-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
After-school club for middle school girls. 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 & nonbinary students. 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 students identifying as female or nonbinary in Centre County.
Register: janamariefoundation.org/shine

Embrace Retreat
2023-10-09 08:45 - 14:45 | PA
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. Our Embrace! program is free and open to young women who are currently enrolled in the State College Area, Penns Valley, Bellefonte, Bald Eagle, Philipsburg, and surrounding school districts.
Audience: Middle School Girls
Location Info Coming Soon!

Survivors of Suicide Loss Group
2023-10-03 18:00 - 20:30 | 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.
For more information or to register: https://janamariefoundation.org/survivors/

Philosophy of Hope V Concert
2023-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | State Theatre, 130 West College Avenue, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Philosophy of Hope V is an unforgettable concert that combines extraordinary musicians into one band that will use its collective voice to celebrate life’s ups and downs. Showcasing inspiring songs crafted by singer-songwriter-author Ken Baxter as well as new arrangements of memorable songs from the past, we will go on a musical journey to remind us of our resiliency. Tickets: https://thestatetheatre.org/events/philosophy-of-hope-v/?occurrence=2023-09-29
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Socrates Sponsors ($2500): Al & Nancy Vicere, Ferguson Foundation, Keith & Pam Driftmier, Mount Nittany Health, M&T Bank
Plato Sponsors ($1000): Calvary Baptist Church, KAM Industrial Services
Aristotle Sponsors ($500): A Mindful Village; Community Care Behavioral Health Organization; Steinbacher, Goodall, & Yurchak; Strawberry Fields
Kant Sponsors ($250): Blake & Linda Gall, Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, Koch Funeral Home, Nestlerode & Loy, The Band Junkies, Trombley Real Estate

*CANCELED* Survivors of Suicide Loss Group
2023-09-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
This week’s session has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you’re able to join us again next week!
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.
For more information or to register: https://janamariefoundation.org/survivors/

REACH Club
2023-09-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Jana

*CANCELED* Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
2023-09-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States
This meeting has been canceled due to a change in the host’s schedule. We’ll be back in-person (and virtually) next Tuesday. Thank you for understanding.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
2023-09-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Jana Marie Foundation, 432 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 3, State College, PA, 16801, United States

An Evening of Hope, Healing and Remembrance
2023-09-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Wasson Farm, 2545 Shingletown Road, State College, PA, 16801, United States
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, 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.
5:30pm: Community Picnic hosted by State College Area School District Culinary Arts Program and Zach Lorber
6:30pm: Program begins
8:00pm: Candle Lighting Ceremony hosted by Evelyn Wald.
To help with planning, please register: An Evening of Hope, Healing, and Remembrance (harnessgiving.org)
Sponsored in part by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Virtual Public QPR Training
2023-09-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual, A zoom link will be sent after registration

CEEL: Easterly Parkway Elementary
2023-09-07 15:45 - 16:45 | Easterly Parkway Elementary School
[Preregistration through SCASD’s CEEL Program Required]
Jana Marie Foundation will be hosting after-school sessions on Thursdays at Easterly Parkway Elementary School during the first marking period. Students will create crafts, play games, and discuss different elements of wellness, like self-care.

[Private] QPR Suicide Prevention for PSU Athletics
2023-09-07 12:00 - 13:30 | PSU
Private Suicide Prevention Training
Schedule a QPR: Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training for your team today!
Email hannah@janamariefoundation.org for info.
