WHAT IS THRIVING MINDS?
Thriving Minds is an overall mental wellness improvement program targeted towards children, youth (0-25) & their families through local community outreach, prompting the importance of and education on accessible services for behavioral health needs.
Funded by Heluna Health through the Children & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Round 5 Grant, Thriving Minds aims to foster positive mental health among children, youth, young adults, families, and vulnerable populations in Kings County through a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Focusing on promoting mental wellness, reducing stigma, increasing community connection, and improving equitable access to services. The project strives to enhance the overall well-being of individuals across the community.
The project will serve Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), African American, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Native American, Asian, underserved, underrepresented individuals and families.
The program focuses on prevention practices, early intervention programs, and resilience and recovery for behavioral health challenges.
The program will offer the following activities to the community:
- Monthly Wellness Events
- This series of sessions are dedicated to nurturing all aspects of personal wellness. Each event aims to emphasize the importance of mental, emotional, and physical health through hosting engaging activities and providing educational resources for the community. We strive to prevent behavioral health challenges, build resilience, and empower individuals across Kings County to lead an overall healthier lifestyle.
- Quarterly Mindfulness Activities for Kids
- Interactive and engaging activities designed inspire your little one’s creativity and imagination, while also encouraging focus and positive emotions.
- Quarterly Family Days (seasonal)
- Strengthen connections and create lasting memories with your loved ones while embracing the benefits of healthy wellness with fun family activities
Stay tuned for how to join us for these free community activities!
Thriving Minds is partnering with 211 Kings County
What is 211?
211 is an informational tool to find local public resources and services from government, community, and non-profit organizations. Find help with food, housing, child care, job training, mental health and many more services that can help either you, your friends, or your family when times get tough.
211 brings together organizations in the community to better serve the residents of Kings County. Key organizations representing different professionals, demographics, and causes are able to provide information to the 2-1-1 database to better serve their clients. 2-1-1 is a helpful starting point for a county with small fragmented rural communities that may not be as connected as bigger cities. Under a simple, easy to remember, three digit phone number, updated information is kept under national standards, the call is free and available 24/7, and the community also has a new tool in dealing with disasters in the area.
211 Intelliful Mobile App
Looking for resources in Kings County? Download the 211 Intelliful mobile app to find resources near you. Use your Zip Code to search by text or categories to connect you to services such as food pantries, community clinics, or support groups and much more.
*Available in both English and Spanish
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Text your Zip Code to 898211
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CONTACT
To find out more information, please contact:
Jennifer Quiñonez, Program Coordinator - ENG
559-242-6745
Marilyn Castaneda, Program Assistant - ENG & ESP
559-242-6394
