Culture is the foundation of who we are. It grounds us, connects us to our roots, and reminds us of the past—helping to guide our future. By embracing culture, we strengthen our identity, shape our values, and build deeper connections with others. Sharing and celebrating culture encourages community togetherness, understanding, and mutual support. In a […]
You are not alone. Nor can you go through life alone. Connections are the key to learning and growing. Support and connection builds resiliency and trust creates genuine bonds between people. Having strong social connections creates more opportunities for you to connect with your natural supports, which makes your social network stronger. Connection with others […]
You know the saying “It takes a village?” It’s true. Community is the backbone of family, strong relationships, and mutual benefit. Community can guide us through tough times. A strong community provides a sense of belonging. It creates a safe space where people can rely on one another during challenges and celebrate together in moments […]
Resilience is about putting in the work to make tomorrow just a bit easier. Standing up for what you believe and fighting back against challenges builds your confidence and increases your ability to regain strength when facing difficult situations. Resilience takes strength, practice, and discipline. Working in suicide prevention, community wellness, and school or youth […]
Allow your uniqueness to shine through and embrace YOU! Allow yourself to be heard by others. Let your voice reflect who you are. Your voice is a path to self expression—use it. Your voice is more than sounds that come out of your mouth; it’s identity and communication. Affirmations and positive self-talk can change the […]
When people reach out to you for help, take it as a gift, not a burden. They trust you enough to help. Don’t focus on what can go wrong; focus on the present moment, and what you have that is good. Keep your mind open and concentrate on what you can control. Reach out […]
Acceptance is love, strength, courage, fear, curiosity, and patience. Acceptance is acknowledgement of ourselves and the things around us (the situation) without judgment. It is a key component of love and going with the flow. It is a willingness to tolerate difficult situations. It’s not about denying your negative feelings; it’s about accepting the facts […]
Health is more than just physical—it’s about the balance between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Checking in on these things regularly helps us to notice warning signs and discover protective factors. Every person has mental health. To be healthy, you must take care of your mind and your body. How we view the world […]
Safety planning is a useful tool that can be used to help prevent crisis. It helps identify warning signs, coping strategies, support networks, and personal protective factors. Safety planning builds on existing strengths and comes from a gratitude mindset. Safety plans can be completed when you are in a healthy mindset, so you are able […]
Embracing recognition is more than just understanding the work that you and others have done. It’s about recognizing warning signs, protective factors, and strengths. It’s about noticing when your friends, family, co-workers, etc. are not doing well. It’s about learning and recognizing how to help someone. It’s about recognizing when you yourself need help. Creating […]
Embracing curiosity sparks genuine connection and real interest in others. Instead of assuming what others are thinking, asking questions and being curious brings clarity and deeper understanding. Being curious can help you find your voice, stand up for your beliefs, and build meaningful connections with others. Long term learning and education relies on open minds […]
When we asked youth what they thought was most important to develop stable mental health, they told us hope and belonging. Hope is necessary when trying to set goals, view the good, and find your ‘why’. Hope insists that you keep trying—trying to get better, trying to move forward, trying to find the positive in […]