Franco Ruocco and the Calvary Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids took an important step in supporting teen mental health by organizing a teen mental health and suicide prevention workshop in collaboration with the Jason Foundation.

The event focused on raising awareness about mental health challenges faced by teens and provided valuable resources for suicide prevention. In addition to the educational workshop, the event also included a donation drive benefiting children and teens in foster care, resulting in an estimated $2,000 worth of essential items being donated to those in need.

Why This Matters

Mental health awareness and suicide prevention are critical topics, especially among teens. Many young people struggle in silence, and having access to information, support, and resources can be life-changing. By hosting this workshop, the Calvary Lions not only provided education and awareness but also took action to support vulnerable children through their donation drive.

How You Can Help

At STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids, we believe in fostering conversations around mental health and ensuring that every child feels valued and supported. Here’s how you can make a difference:

• Learn and share mental health resources to help support those in need.

• Contribute to donation drives that provide essential items to foster children.

• Join or start a chapter to organize events that raise awareness and offer support.

Watch the videos from the workshop and donation drive here: Instagram Post to see the impact of this initiative.

Thank you to Franco Ruocco, the Calvary Lions, and the Jason Foundation for creating a safe space for mental health conversations and giving back to children in foster care.

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