Now More Than Ever
Help us make a positive impact
on our students' mental health
WHAT WE DO
We focus on introducing and sponsoring mental health resources, support, and instruction to K through 12 students and youth groups.
RESOURCES
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Research and donate impactful and fun picture books for grades K-5, which are integrated into SEL plans. These books effectively teach young children ways to identify, manage and regulate different emotions.
SUPPORT
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Provide mental health support for middle and high school aged children led by a licensed clinical social worker. Tailored to a school or youth group's needs, a variety of mental health challenges are discussed along with the positive coping skills needed to help navigate through their challenges.
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Bring to schools and youth groups, young adult speakers who share impactful personal stories of mental health struggles and ways they found hope and recovery.
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Offer art, music and pet therapy to help children deal with stress in unique and creative ways.
INSTRUCTION
The Foundation sponsors:
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Peer-led mental help support program that equips teens with a plan to implement when peers are struggling with mental health challenges.
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Trauma-informed program led by a licensed clinical social worker that educates parents, teachers and students on recognizing signs of trauma and provides useful, supportive tools.
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Mental health based presentation that teaches staff tools to assist struggling students.
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Kindness program led by a mental health professional engages elementary school children helping them understand the concept of kindness and the role emotions play in interacting with others.
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Expert led internet safety and cyber bullying presentations for middle and high school age students.
Upcoming events
calm down
corner kits
Calm Down Corner Kits will be provided for students in Berkeley Heights elementary schools including sensory and stress relieving tools. These tools will help them to learn how to manage their feelings and bring them a sense of calm when needed!
SCreenagers: growing up in the digital age
We're excited to offer this educational film to the consortium comprised of schools in Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, Chatham and Millburn in February.