You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, student, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to young people showing signs of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect […]
Finding Your North Star Wellness Forum for Young Women in Grades 6-12 This one-day interactive events will allow young women across Centre County to build personal strength and self-confidence to help combat the stresses of today’s high pressure society. Drawing on the expertise of Jana Marie Foundation’s board and special guests, the day’s program features […]
Ignite! Program For Young Men in Grades 5-8 Our Ignite! program will immerse participants in engaging activities and experiences that promote mental and physical wellness and will assist young men in exploring their sense of purpose. This program, created for young men in grades 5-8, focuses on personal growth, creative expression, self-confidence and social development.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018: Bias, Bullying & Bystanders presented by Dr. Seria Chatters, Ph.D., PSU Counselor Education The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: 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 […]
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 […]
From the language Kilivila, spoken near Papua New Guinea, mokita means “a known truth that is left unspoken.” Think of it as, “the elephant in the room.” These brown bag luncheon discussions will address some of the elephants among us, critical social concerns that impact the mental well-being of our residents and the development of […]
Cheers to Art Fundraising Night for Jana Marie Foundation Arena Bar & Grill 1521 Martin Street State College PA 16801 Looking for a creative and fun activity? Look No further. The lovely and talented, Jackie Gianico guides you through an acrylic painting created by you! Lots of great humor and guidance throughout the class ? […]
Jana Marie Foundation Presents JAM Fest 2018! Come listen to live music and explore creative activities and experiences in downtown State College on Saturday, May 12 from 12pm – 5pm. Artwork will be displayed in storefront windows and all activities will help increase well-being, build connections and foster self-expression. Sponsored in part by Beck […]
The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. Mental Health First Aid was created in Australia in 2001 by Betty […]