Minds Connect Lunch Group
A mental health support group available for local schools.
Talk about your feelings with your peers
About the Group
Middle and high school can be hard, and it's important to have safe adults to talk to. Our school support group is an opportunity for students to gather during lunchtime and talk about what they're going through with some of our staff, while completing fun activities and learning about mental health and wellness.
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NAMI staff work with school guidance counselors to provide support to local students. This support group is free for any school to bring in and open to all kids to attend.
What We Do in Groups
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Students talk about how they are doing any any challenges in life.
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NAMI staff direct them to appropriate resources.​​​
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We complete fun, mental health-related activities.
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Students are given resources to take home.
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Join a Group
Our Minds Connect Lunch Group is a pilot program that ran weekly in spring of 2024 in Mansfield Senior High and Middle School, and reached students grades 7-12. NAMI staff came to the school weekly and students were given the option to attend the group during their lunchtime. The free program has been a success so far, and we are looking to expand it into other local schools.
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If you are interested in bringing this program to your school, contact us using the button above
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Our group leaders
Contact our Youth Program Coordinator for more information.
Marley Adams| Marley@NAMIrc.org