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The Faces of Hope Project is based on the belief that sharing courageously about the reality of mental health has the power to heal, connect and transform. Through the transparency of their stories, these locals lead by example and give others with mental health challenges permission to open up about their own journey.
Stories and Updates
George Floyd’s Murder and a Year of Change: What I’ve Learned
Kathy Reed, MSW, LCSW at St. Anthony’s Hospital, has been a regular Building Hope newsletter contributor on topics surrounding social justice and racial equity. She speaks from her perspective only, and from her experiences as a social worker, a longtime Summit County...
I Pledge
May is Mental Health month! Our happiness, physical health, and emotional well-being are all directly connected to our mental health. Supporting your mental health can come in many shapes or sizes. Whether it be taking 5 minutes a day to meditate, giving a hug to a...
Building Hope Summit County widens safety net with new support groups
Summit Daily News excerpt by Jefferson Geiger. jgeiger@summitdaily.com Photo by Liam Doran / Liam Doran Photography Jared Dennis is pictured at CrossFit Low Oxygen, a gym he owns in Frisco. Building Hope Summit County has partnered with the gym to provide a free...
HOW THE PANDEMIC IS INTENSIFYING DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AMONG TEENAGERS
This week marks a full year since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic, and experts are increasingly concerned about the toll it is taking on the mental health of young people in the United States.
Finding a Safe Space: Middle School student advocates for more accessible therapy
Summit Daily News Jefferson Geiger jgeiger@summitdaily.com Therapy can be a lifeline. Katherine Eldredge, a student at Summit Middle School, wants to use her experience in the behavioral health system to educate her peers on the resources available to them. The...
SURVIVING SUICIDE: A SUMMIT COUNTY MOM SHARES HER STORY
Heather Gard named her son Toby because it means “bringer of light.” “His smile would light up the room and bring comfort and smiles to the rest of the room, whether that was to a newcomer or whether that was to the classroom in general,” Gard said at the “Voice of a...
WHAT IS THE HYPE?
This spring our community suffered an unimaginable loss following the suicides of two high schoolers. Amid COVID-19 Stay at Home Orders, our community was reeling. Remember how important it was for you to see your friends when you were a teenager? Chatting with your...
The HYPE: Building Hope’s Youth Connection Program
What is The HYPE? This spring our community suffered an unimaginable loss following the suicides of two high schoolers. Amid COVID-19 Stay at Home Orders, our community was reeling. Remember how important it was for you to see your friends when you were a teenager?...
What is Stigma Reduction?
What is Stigma Reduction? Stigma is oppressive, heavy, and burdensome. Stigma is lonely, limiting, and dark; very dark. It keeps us from sharing who we are, what our truth is, where we come from, and what we need for fear of being marginalized or discriminated...
What Are Reflect & Connect Cafés?
What Are Reflect & Connect Cafés? Building Hope’s Reflect & Connect Café Program was created in response to our community’s need for peer group and organizational support during the pandemic. Community members and businesses reported significant anxiety...
What is Building Hope’s Mental Health Therapy Scholarship Program?
WHAT IS BUILDING HOPE'S MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM? The community of Summit County is dealing with unprecedented economic constraints and emotional stress among our young people and adults as a result of the recent crisis. Our Mental Health Scholarship...
What is “Connectedness”?
What is “Connectedness”? Living in Summit County can be difficult. Whether it’s the long winters, lack of traditional neighborhoods, high rate of second homeowners, or transient nature of the community, it can be difficult to create meaningful relationships. In an...
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