The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative is teaming up with Macon Mental Health Matters to hold the first Mental Health Check-In for Teens, a time for teenagers to come forward and learn more about their mental state.
The first of two sessions is happening Wednesday, April 26 at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The session is free and open to all teenagers, their parents, and friends. Food and beverages will also be available. If you would like to sign up, click here.
“Our teens need support and guidance as they’re navigating adolescence going into adulthood,” said Girls Dig Deeper Initiative Founder Najiva Timothee. “Mental health is one of the biggest issues girls in my program want to talk about.
Macon Mental Health Matters will provide information about resolving conflict, meditation, relaxation, and grounding techniques for anxiety prevention. Teens will also learn about signs and symptoms of mental health issues and how to cope with them. The next session’s date has not yet been set .
They wanted to learn more, so I thought it would be great to bring in an expert and make the space inviting for teens and their families,” adds Najiva.
About Macon Mental Health Matters
The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) initiative services include mental health counseling for both individuals and families, financial counseling, conflict resolution, non-traditional mental health activities (yoga, pop-up gyms, training, parenting/IECMH, etc.) and these services are offered in the community at no cost to the client, increasing the opportunity for access to care.
This program incorporates a holistic approach for reducing recidivism, resolving conflict without using violence, and increasing access to mental health care within the Macon-Bibb County area.
This program also serve to raise awareness, and inform the people within the community about therapy in general. This will lead to destigmatizing mental health as well as increasing access to mental health care.
About Girls Dig Deeper Initiative
About the Macon Violence Prevention Program
Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) is an evidence-based, multifaceted program created to address public safety in Macon-Bibb County. Supported and funded by the consolidated government, MVP is a community-wide effort that brings together elected officials, community leaders, agencies, organizations, and departments.
The second round of MVP grants is currently under review and will be announced soon by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Up to $600,000 will be awarded to organizations to continue or start programs focused on violent crime prevention. These programs and efforts are to be aligned with the goals of the community-generated MVP Strategic Plan that were set by nearly 2,000 people through forums and surveys on what our neighborhoods need.
“The solution to violent crime in our community will be found in all of us working together on the same team,” explained Mayor Lester Miller. “The fact that more than 50 organizations came to the table with good ideas and applied for MVP grants shows that the people of our community are committed to this historic effort. If we continue to work together, we will create a safer, stronger community now and for future generations.”