Stories of Resiliency
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Family Stories of Resiliency
Listen to youth and families share their life stories and personal journeys and how resiliency supports their mental wellness. Select any of the following entries to view each story.

Family stories of resiliency video index

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See Me. Hear My Feelings

SEE ME. HEAR MY FEELINGS.
Archiving Resilience through Youth Testimony
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Read testimony from youth that captures their struggles and successes in coping with mental health challenges.

Find out:

  • What makes them resilient
  • What barriers they encounter
  • Who supports them on their journey

 


We invite you to read our stories of resiliency:

Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead Rachel's story[ ]
Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead Amber's story[ ]
Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead James' story[ ]
Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead Lucas' story[ ]
Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead Amanda's story[ ]
Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead Corey's story[ ]
Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead Alex's story[ ]
Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead Tyler's story[ ]
Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead Scott's story
Learn more about this story of resiliencyRead Allison's story

 

The Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success (OMHNSS) has partnered with Ohio Youth and their families, Mental Health America of Summit County (MHA), the Ohio Suicide Prevention foundation (OSPF), and the Center for Innovative Practices (CIP) to create See Me. Hear My Feelings.

Funding for Archiving Resiliency through Youth Testimony was provided by a grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health.

Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the official policies or opinions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Ohio Department of Mental Health, or Kent State University; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government, the State of Ohio, or Kent State University.

Learn More About Resiliency Ohio:

Watch our original resiliency video.

Resiliency Ohio promotional video

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Suicide Prevention Resources:

If you are in CRISIS call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

 

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

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The Trevor Helpline
Free and confidential crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth

Helpline: 1-866-488-7386

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline collaborate with Facebook to help those in crisis.

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School Safety Resources:

Safe School Hotline
Phone: 1-800-418-6423 Ext. 359

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