School-based mental fitness
Ohana partners with Monterey County schools to provide in-school mental fitness programs including skill-building groups, discussion groups, classroom presentations, and presentations for parents.
Mental fitness groups for students
Small skill-building groups (12 students or less) where students learn about resilience, stress management (including challenges and benefits of stress), and skills to manage overwhelm and anxiety.
Classroom presentations/discussions
Talks that educate students about mental health topics including:
Social-emotional learning (SEL) community circles
Small or classroom-wide SEL discussions are usually held in a circle format and students are encouraged to share thoughts and feelings to help build a stronger sense of community and connection. Teachers participate so they can connect with their students and learn how to facilitate on their own.
Mental fitness for parents
In-person and online presentations about youth mental health topics including:
- Mental fitness habits, such as sleep and social connection
- Early warning signs of anxiety and depression
- Drug and alcohol prevention
- Suicide prevention
For schools interested in having Ohana speak to student and/or parent groups about youth mental health topics, please email us at at OhanaPrevention@chomp.org.
