Services

In-depth group sessions addressing specific issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, or individual sessions for economically disadvantaged students. These sessions, led by experienced licensed and board-certified counselors, can provide coping strategies, emotional support, and therapeutic interventions tailored to students' needs.

Interactive presentations that cover managing stress, understanding and coping with anxiety, and developing resilience. These sessions can be tailored to different age groups and provide practical tools for mental wellness. Go to the Our Impact page to learn more about the interactive presentations. 

The KAW Foundation funds internet safety & cyberbullying expert presentations for students in middle and high school. This includes showings of educational documentaries such as Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age. 

Sessions where students interact with animals to help lower stress and anxiety levels. These activities can foster a nurturing environment and provide emotional comfort to students.

Creative arts programs where students express themselves through painting, drawing, or sculpting. This form of therapy can aid in emotional expression, self-discovery, and stress relief.

This therapy leverages the transformative power of music, allowing students to engage in activities like playing instruments, singing, or listening to music. It's an effective tool for emotional expression, improving communication skills, and fostering social interaction. 

We offer partial or full sponsorship of Teen Mental Health First Aid. This instructs students to learn how to support their peers who may be struggling with mental health. This includes "how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders among their friends and peers". We also offer partial or full sponsorship of Challenge Day.

Through Active Minds, a mental health based organization, the KAW Foundation will assist a middle or high school in the implementation of a mental health chapter. 

Comprehensive training for teachers and school staff to better understand mental health issues, recognize signs of distress in students, and integrate wellness practices into their teaching methods.