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Voices for Mental Health: A Teen Empowerment Initiative

Help me give my students Awareness, Resources, and School Community Engagement in mental health initiatives.

  • $482 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Project Title: "Voices for Mental Health: A Teen Empowerment Initiative"

Objectives:

Raise awareness about mental health issues that affect teens.

Promote healthy coping mechanisms and resources.m

Create a supportive community for sharing experiences and challenges.

Components:

Educational Workshops:

Topics: Host workshops on anxiety, depression, stress management, and self-care strategies. Invite mental health professionals to facilitate.

Interactive Activities: Include role-playing scenarios and discussions to help students practice coping strategies and communication.

Peer Support Groups:

Safe Spaces: Establish small, regular peer-led support groups where students can discuss their feelings and challenges in a secure environment.

Training: Train students to become facilitators, ensuring they can guide conversations and offer support.

Awareness Campaign:

Social Media Challenge: Create a challenge where students share positive mental health messages, coping strategies, or personal stories using a specific hashtag.

Poster and Art Display: Organize a school-wide art and poster contest focusing on mental health themes, culminating in an exhibition in a common area.

Resource Fair:

Interactive Activities: Include activities like stress ball-making or mindfulness exercises that students can participate in during the fair.

Creative Expression:

Mental Health Awareness Week:

Themed Days: Organize themed days (e.g., "Mindfulness Monday," "Wellness Wednesday") with activities like meditation sessions, guest speakers, or mindfulness challenges.

School Pledge: Encourage students to pledge to support mental health awareness and promote kindness within the school.

Feedback Sessions: Hold discussions after events to gather feedback from participants about what they learned and how they felt.

Timeline:

Weeks 1-2: Planning and organizing teams, securing speakers and partnerships.

Week 3: Launch educational workshops and peer support groups.

Week 4: Execute the awareness campaign and resource fair.

Week 5: Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week with various activities.

Outcomes:

Increased understanding of mental health issues among students.

Enhanced community and communication about mental health in the school environment.

Ms. Garcia Pace High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New York, NY View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

550 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hanaive 12 Pcs Learning Conversation Cubes Social Emotional Learning Activities Family Dice Game Speech Therapy For Kids Teacher Family Classroom (Foam) • Amazon Business $20.99 5 $104.95
Inspirational Therapy Office Classroom Desk Decor, School Counselor Office Must Haves, Mental Health Decor Gifts for Women Men - b28 • Amazon Business $9.98 10 $99.80
Chakra Quotes Sign Wall Decor Yoga Zen Wall Art Wooden Spiritual Decor Motivational Meditation Wall Art Zen Buddhism Spa Room Decor for Yoga Living Room Bedroom Bathroom Wall Decorations (Love Style) • Amazon Business $8.49 10 $84.90
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
120 Pcs Motivational Quote Silicone Bracelets Bulk Colored Inspirational Rubber Wristbands Unisex Accessories for Women Men Teacher Home Office Party Favor Gifts Supplies(Black) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Apple Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$373.63

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$409.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.27

Total project goal

$481.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $481.80

1 Donor

-$481.80

Donations toward project cost

-$409.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.27

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