Education,
Parent Networking,
and a
United Message
Education,
Parent
Networking,
and a
United
Message
Get Involved
Throughout the year we will provide opportunities to learn and have conversations about relevant and current issues that affect the mental health of our families and those within our communities.
It’s easy to join us – just show up!
Programs are free and open to anyone who cares about mental health.
%
Of students say they receive the most support from parents.
%
Have intentionally harmed themselves in the past year.
%
Of teens are at high risk for depression.
These stats are from 2018 Union County Youth Risk Survey.
Events
All events are free and open to the public. Babysitting may be provided – check program notes.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Will Be Rescheduled
Fairbanks High School
**Due to COVID-19 restrictions this event will be rescheduled and will no longer be held on April 4. If you sent us a registration, we will automatically register you for the rescheduled date and send you an email update. Thank you and stay well!**
Social Media
“Hey I saw what you posted, are you okay?”
“Sounds like you were pretty heated up about _____. Want to talk about it?”
I encourage students not to engage in the posts by reacting or commenting on the post, but rather act upon it by saying something and then doing something, like going directly to someone for help."
Read more:
https://www.fortheloveofteachers.com/teaching-kids-how-to-use-social-media-responsibly/
"Hope is powerful. The idea of a better future provides fuel for individuals. We all know examples of how hope powers people to impossible heights."
STRIVE TO BE THAT BEACON OF REAL HOPE.
https://forfairbanks.wordpress.com/2020/08/17/hope-happens-here/
https://drugfree.org/article/5-things-parents-need-to-know-about-back-to-school-mental-health/
(10 minute video)
Note: Gratitude may help but is not an answer to clinical depression or other more serious mental health conditions.
Need immediate help?
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1800-273-TALK or use the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.Contact
https://youtu.be/WPPPFqsECz0
Read more: https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/
Programs for You
Survey
What types of subjects would you like to learn about? Vaping, suicide prevention, personal safety…?
Our Mission
To empower parents to create community and connections to benefit our children’s mental wellness.
Who we are:
We are a group of concerned parents from schools in Union County Ohio that want to help our kids by educating ourselves and advocating for their mental health and safety.
Our Pillars:
- Hope
- Empathy
- Tolerance
Resources
Need immediate help?
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1800-273-TALK or use the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
