Teens will learn the skills they need to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult. Learn how to bring Teen Mental Health First Aid to your school! Email info@janamariefoundation.org

"A Night To Remember, A Cause to Believe In" Come celebrate with us the 10 year anniversary of the Jana Marie Foundation!! The time of the event will be posted here as soon as more details of the event are set in stone, but the plan is for sometime in the evening!

Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is time to come together to […]

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 […]

Teens will learn the skills they need to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult. Learn how to bring Teen Mental Health First Aid to your school! Email info@janamariefoundation.org

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 that can surface during developmental years. Be proactive. Learn the warning signs. Learn […]

  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 […]

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 […]

Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is time to come together to […]

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. […]

Celebrate and explore your mother-daughter relationship! Through creative expression, engaging activities and a variety of communication tools that emphasize the magic of connection, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their relationship, create long-lasting memories and find a deeper understanding for one another. More information to come!

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 […]

Anyone can help save a life! Join us for a QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeepers Course to learn a three-step action plan that you can use to question, persuade, and refer someone to safety. This course is being offered at no-cost.  Pre-registration required - https://janamariefoundation.org/qpr-registration.

J.A.M. Fest is a community-wide mental wellness day designed to help increase well-being, build connections, and foster self-expression. Held annually in downtown State College, the event features live music, yoga, meditation, stations for creative expression, artwork to view, and more. Art, music, and creative expression are lifelong sources of resilience, self-confidence, and happiness – so […]

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. […]

Anyone can help save a life! Join us for a QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeepers Course to learn a three-step action plan that you can use to question, persuade, and refer someone to safety. This course is being offered at no-cost.  Pre-registration required - https://janamariefoundation.org/qpr-registration.

Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is time to come together to […]

Anyone can help save a life! Join us for a QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeepers Course to learn a three-step action plan that you can use to question, persuade, and refer someone to safety. This course is being offered at no-cost.  Pre-registration required - https://janamariefoundation.org/qpr-registration.

Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is time to come together to […]

Register for a free, virtual QPR suicide prevention course today! This 1.5-hour training teaches the three simple steps to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis. Learn how to potentially save a life by educating yourself about the signs that could indicate someone is considering suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and […]

Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is time to come together to […]

Register for a free, virtual QPR suicide prevention course today! This 1.5-hour training teaches the three simple steps to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis. Learn how to potentially save a life by educating yourself about the signs that could indicate someone is considering suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and […]

Join Jana Marie Foundation and YMCA of Centre County at Cold Stream Dam in Philipsburg from 11am - 1pm.  Enjoy games, crafts, storytime, and a delicious lunch! This event is free to attend.

Join Jana Marie Foundation and YMCA of Centre County at South Hills Business School in State College, PA from 11am - 1pm.  Enjoy games, crafts, storytime, and a delicious lunch! During this special session, Penn State Lady Lions will join in the fun.  Raffles and book giveaways will be taking place. This event is free […]

Join Jana Marie Foundation and YMCA of Centre County at Cold Stream Dam in Philipsburg from 11am - 1pm.  Enjoy games, crafts, storytime, and a delicious lunch! This event is free to attend.

Jana Marie Foundation is excited to celebrate the start of the school year with our friends at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Snydertown!  Join us for games, a community art project, and hot dogs as we get ready for a fun-filled year of learning and making friends.

Jana Marie Foundation is teaming up with Centered Outdoors for some mindfulness activities this summer! Join us as we create nature cards at Lederer Park this Sunday!

Join Jana Marie Foundation and YMCA of Centre County at Cold Stream Dam in Philipsburg from 11am - 1pm.  Enjoy games, crafts, storytime, and a delicious lunch! This event is free to attend.

Join Jana Marie Foundation and YMCA of Centre County at Cold Stream Dam in Philipsburg from 11am - 1pm.  Enjoy games, crafts, storytime, and a delicious lunch! This event is free to attend.

The QPR Suicide Prevention for Gatekeepers Course teaches a three step action plan that anyone can use to help save a life. During our time together, participants will learn the warning signs and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someoneone to safety.  To learn how to bring this course to your organization, please email info@janamariefoundation.org.

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 […]

The QPR Suicide Prevention for Gatekeepers Course teaches a three step action plan that anyone can use to help save a life. During our time together, participants will learn the warning signs and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someoneone to safety.  To learn how to bring this course to your organization, please email info@janamariefoundation.org.

Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is time to come together to […]

Jana Marie Foundation is excited to participate in 3-Dots Pugh Street Shut Down! Join the fun by coming downtwon from 5pm - 8pm.

Through hands on activities and discussions, Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence. 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 […]

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. […]

Join the virtual meeting at tinyurl.com/MokitaDialogues Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is […]

Philosophy of Hope IV Concert Thursday, September 22, 2022, 7 pm @ The State Theatre Tickets Here!: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34634/performance/11130764 When we feel loved, secure, and confident in who we are, and when we have a strong support network around us, we can flourish and grow regardless of the challenges that come our way. This idea is […]

Through hands on activities and discussions, Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence. 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 […]

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.  Open to students in grades 6-12.  To […]

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. […]

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.  REACH is open to students in grades […]

Through hands on activities and discussions, Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence. 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 […]

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.  REACH is open to students in grades […]

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. […]

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.  REACH is open to students in grades […]

Through hands on activities and discussions, Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence. 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 […]

Join the virtual meeting at tinyurl.com/MokitaDialogues Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is […]

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.  REACH is open to students in grades […]

On Wednesday, November 2, from 5-8 pm, Jana Marie Foundation will be partnering with a group of Penn State Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management (RPTM) students to host a free, fun-filled evening for families at Corl Street Elementary School. We will be playing games, painting, and dancing together, and yummy snacks will be provided. Scan […]

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.  REACH is open to students in grades […]

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. […]

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.  REACH is open to students in grades […]

Through hands on activities and discussions, Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence. 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 […]

Join the virtual meeting at tinyurl.com/MokitaDialogues Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen, and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is […]

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.  REACH is open to students in grades […]

CEEL is an after-school Extended Learning Program open to elementary students in all of SCASD's elementary schools. Students in grades 3-5 join Jana Marie Foundation staff to play games, do crafts, and practice social-emotional skill development. Pre-registration required

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. […]

State College Area High School student club to promote mental wellness initiatives within the high school 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays of each month, Room C026 Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/engage/programs/mhmclub/

CEEL is an after-school Extended Learning Program open to elementary students in all of SCASD’s elementary schools. Students in grades 3-5 join Jana Marie Foundation staff to play games, do crafts, and practice social-emotional skill development. Pre-registration required

Through hands on activities and discussions, Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence. 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 […]

State College Area High School student club to promote mental wellness initiatives within the high school 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays of each month, Room C026 Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/engage/programs/mhmclub/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

CEEL is an after-school Extended Learning Program open to elementary students in all of SCASD’s elementary schools. Students in grades 3-5 join Jana Marie Foundation staff to play games, do crafts, and practice social-emotional skill development. Pre-registration required

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Looking for a holiday gift? We've got you covered! Join us at UBBC's 40th annual Alternative Christmas Fair, learn about the work that we do, and make a donation in honor of a loved one this season. (Or just say hello to Marisa, Hannah, and Joe!) From the event host: "On December 4th between 10:30 […]

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

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. […]

Teen Mental Health First Aid training for Bald Eagle Area High School's 12th-graders

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

2 separate courses held from 11 am-12 pm and 5-6 pm Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Youth Mental Health First Aid training for adults assisting young people in Huntingdon County Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Mental health and team-building activities for Scout Troop 32

Adult Mental Health First Aid training for adults assisting adults at Penn State University Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Through hands on activities and discussions, Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence. 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 […]

Teen Mental Health First Aid training for Bald Eagle Area High School’s 12th-graders

Adult Mental Health First Aid training for adults assisting adults at Penn State University Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/

Find the Zoom link to this virtual meeting at scasd.org/straighttalk December's Topic: What Mental Health Treatment Options Look Like We are celebrating 10 years of connecting families and the community with Straight Talk! This year’s theme, “It Takes a Village: Resources for You and Your Children,” was developed in response to families and caregivers who voiced a […]

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training Learn more: https://janamariefoundation.org/learn-with-us/take-a-course/