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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on our lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

May is Mental Health Awareness Month<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 a time to pause, reflect, and talk openly about something that\u00a0impacts\u00a0all of us. For kids and teens especially, mental health shapes how they learn, connect, and grow. When young people feel supported emotionally,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0better able to show up at school, at home, and at the Club as their full\u00a0selves.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Supports Youth Mental Health<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver,\u00a0caring for kids\u2019 mental health\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0something we do just one month a year\u00a0\u2014\u00a0it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0foundational to our work. Across\u00a0<\/span>our 25 Clubs, we offer consistent, relationship-based support through in-person individual sessions and small social-emotional learning (SEL) groups at least twice each week.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our\u00a0<\/span>dedicated, award-winning, mental health team<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is part of our Clubs and communities.<\/span>\u00a0Our mental health team partners closely with kids to help them name their feelings, navigate challenges, and build healthy coping skills. Just as importantly, we work alongside\u00a0families,\u00a0so they know\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0not alone \u2013 and where to turn when extra support is needed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This month, check\u00a0out activities\u00a0and\u00a0more\u00a0resources below\u00a0to support mental well-being.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Activities<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Activity #1: <\/span>\u00a0Gratitude Wall Tree<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Activity #2: Feel Good Collage<\/a><\/p>\n

Activity #3: Five Senses Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/p>\n

Activity #4: Mandalas for Mindfulness<\/a><\/p>\n

Mental Health Support, Right Where Families Are<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When life feels unsteady, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. Moments of crisis or emotional overwhelm\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0come with a roadmap, especially for families navigating big feelings alongside their kids.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why our Clubs work to make mental health support feel accessible, familiar, and rooted in community.\u00a0<\/span>Through trusted family mental health resources\u00a0on our website<\/span><\/a>, we connect families to care that meets them where they are.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just as important, our mental health team wants families to remember that support\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0always have to feel heavy or intimidating. Honest conversations\u2014even the hard ones\u2014can be moments of connection and strength.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf your child shares something scary about what they are thinking or feeling, give yourself a moment to pause, not panic,\u201d shares Sara Haislet, Director of Mental Health for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. \u201cIf they are sharing with you, it means they feel safe with you.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0powerful.\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0doing\u00a0a great job, and\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0built a supportive relationship your child can lean on.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, simply staying present is the first step toward healing\u2014for kids and caregivers alike.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our long-term commitment\u00a0Mental Health at the Clubs\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our\u00a0mental health team was named the winner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America\u2019s National Honor Award in Trauma-Informed Practice. The Honor Awards are Boys & Girls Clubs of America\u2019s most prestigious program \u2013 recognizing Clubs across the nation\u00a0that\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0innovation, leadership, and impact. Read more about the award\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are deeply committed to providing the best ongoing mental health support to our Club members.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has\u00a0<\/span>11\u00a0<\/span>dedicated, full-time Mental Health\u00a0team\u00a0members who support mental health needs across the organization. Learn more about our Mental Health Programs\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more about\u00a0our\u00a0partners in mental health<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n