Programs

Elementary School Programs

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Explore Jr. Summer Camp

Rising 4th & 5th-grade students
Providing students a fun, interactive journey that enhances connection with self and others through creative techniques, games, and services.
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Grow

Young people in grades 4 and 5
Sharing themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy.

Middle School Programs

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Connect: A Parent/Teen Program

Middle/High School students and their parent/caregiver
Creating a space where parents and teens can come together to learn, grow, and flourish through a three part series focused on connecting, communicating, and contributing.
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Embrace

Young women grades 6-12
Providing young women across Centre County an opportunity to build personal strength and self-confidence through a fun and interactive day.
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Explore Summer Camp

Rising 6th - 12th grade students
Providing students a fun, interactive journey that enhances connection with self and others through creative techniques, games, and services.
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Ignite

Young men grades 5-8
Helping young men explore their sense of purpose through creative expression from comics and cartoons to rap and hip-hop.
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Know

Students in grades 4-6 and their families
KNOW Book Club provides an opportunity for self-discovery and self-reflection through vibrant discussions surrounding carefully selected works of literature.
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Reach

Students in grades 6-12
Spearheading activities and discussions to the end the silence that often surrounds mental health.
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Reboot

Students in grades 6-12
Designed to give students an opportunity to come together and practice resiliency skills, mindfulness, movement, and meditation.
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Shine

Young women grades 6-8
Offering young women and nonbinary kids a time for self-reflection, expression through art, and connectivity to other students and local community.
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Side-By-Side

Young women (grades 6-8) and their parents or caregivers.
Exploring parent-daughter relationship through creative expression, engaging activities, and a variety of communication tools.
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Soar

Students in grades 6-8
SOAR Club provides young men and nonbinary friends across Centre County an opportunity to connect and build leadership and resiliency skills through acts of service.

High School Programs

Highlights

Learn about four of our most popular high school mental health programs.

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Connect: A Parent/Teen Program

Middle/High School students and their parent/caregiver
Creating a space where parents and teens can come together to learn, grow, and flourish through a three part series focused on connecting, communicating, and contributing.
A group gathers around for the embrace program

Embrace

Young women grades 6-12
Providing young women across Centre County an opportunity to build personal strength and self-confidence through a fun and interactive day.
Art activities at Explore Camp

Explore Summer Camp

Rising 6th - 12th grade students
Providing students a fun, interactive journey that enhances connection with self and others through creative techniques, games, and services.
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Mental Health Matters Club

9th - 12th-grade students
A collaboration with SCAHS' student-run Mental Health Matters Club, a group that builds community and advocates for mental health and wellness within the high school.
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Reach

Students in grades 6-12
Spearheading activities and discussions to the end the silence that often surrounds mental health.
A group does crafts together

Reboot

Students in grades 6-12
Designed to give students an opportunity to come together and practice resiliency skills, mindfulness, movement, and meditation.
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Rising Strong

Students in grades 9-12
A workshop series for young people looking to learn practical ways to build their resilience through self-reflection and goal setting.

Community and Adult Programs

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Compassion Resilience

18+
Providing resources and support to help caregivers maintain their well-being and compassion in the face of daily challenges
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Mindful Rhythms

Community
Mindful Rhythms is a creative wellness offering that uses rhythm, drumming, and shared musical experiences to support mental wellbeing, connection, and emotional expression.
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Mokita®

All
"Mokita" — a known truth that is left unspoken. Combining art, poetry, and community dialogues to address topics like poverty, suicide, disabilities, and other "elephants in the room."
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Stompers Project®

All
Working with artists, schools, and community organizations to stomp out the stigma associated with mental illness.
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Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

18+
Providing an opportunity to come together to share and gain insight and understanding into our grief that comes as a result of suicide.
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Tuning in to Teens

18+
An evidence-based parenting program that equips parents and caregivers with the tools to better understand and support their teenagers.

Specialty Programs

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Expanding Our Horizons: Annual Dinner and Silent Auction

Everyone
Join us to support the Foundation’s work to promote mental and emotional wellness through dialogue and creative expression. Held annually in the spring.
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J.A.M. Sessions

Students in Grades 2-12
Helping young people build self-confidence and develop healthy relationships through the use of creative expression.
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Mental Health Awareness Month

All
Elevating awareness of mental health issues with a series of community events and programs throughout the month of May.
Drums hang on a wall in the Jana Marie Foundation offices

Mindful Rhythms

Community
Mindful Rhythms is a creative wellness offering that uses rhythm, drumming, and shared musical experiences to support mental wellbeing, connection, and emotional expression.
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Suicide Prevention Month

All
Reflecting on one of the leading causes of death in the United States and help our community focus on prevention throughout the month of September.
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Team-Building Workshops

Jana Marie Foundation’s customizable team-building workshops create space for groups to pause, connect, and have fun together.
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With A Little Help From Our Friends

Adults
Join us for a powerful and flexible evening of live music featuring 7 incredible bands, a come-and-go-as-you-please atmosphere, and a full menu available for purchase. It’s the perfect way to support youth mental health while enjoying great food, community, and sound.
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Experiential and Scholarship Programs

Young people
Supporting young people in their dreams to pursue their passions through self-expression.