Opening Minds Saving Lives

At Jana Marie Foundation, we envision communities working together to knock down walls and transform emotional distress into resilience and hope.

Through the power of dialogue and creative expression, we spark conversations, build connections, and promote mental well-being among young people and their communities.

Engage with Us

Our programs and events raise awareness, inspire hope, and cultivate the skills and values that promote mental well-being.

Mental Health Emergency?

If you are experiencing an emergency please call 911 or call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 988. The Jana Marie Foundation is not a counseling agency.

Featured Programs

Explore Summer Camp

Rising 6th - 12th grade students

Providing students a fun, interactive journey that enhances connection with self and others through creative techniques, games, and services.

Learn More About Explore Summer Camp

Children gather under a tree with clipboards

Explore Jr. Summer Camp

Rising 4th & 5th-grade students

Providing students a fun, interactive journey that enhances connection with self and others through creative techniques, games, and services.

Learn More About Explore Jr. Summer Camp

Side-By-Side

Young women (grades 6-8) and their parents or caregivers.

Exploring parent-daughter relationship through creative expression, engaging activities, and a variety of communication tools.

Learn More About Side-By-Side

Upcoming Events

Public QPR

February 4, 2026

10:30 am

Zoom

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to re...

Learn more about Public QPR

Tuning in to Teens

February 4, 2026

12:00 pm

Jana Marie Foundation

Tuning in to Teens is an evidence-based parenting program that equips parents and caregivers with the tools to better understand and support their teenagers. Developed to enhance emotional intelligence, the program focuses on helping adults recognize...

Learn more about Tuning in to Teens

Compassion Resilience for Parents and Caregivers

February 5, 2026

12:15 pm

Jana Marie Foundation

Compassion resilience is the ability to maintain emotional, mental, and physical well-being while compassionately supporting others through the challenges of caring for them. It involves maintaining empathy, strength, and hope in the face of adversit...

Learn more about Compassion Resilience for Parents and Caregivers

Expanding our Horizons

Annual Dinner and Silent Auction

Join us on March 26, 2026 at The Shop in Zion as we reflect on the past year of opening minds and saving lives.

The evening will feature dinner, silent auction, live music, inspirational speakers, and interactive stations encouraging creative expression.

Learn with Us

We provide curricular materials for educators and deliver training to help teachers, parents, and caring adults promote mental wellness in their schools.

Resources

Learn about resources from Jana Marie Foundation and other organizations across the county, the state, and the country.

Virtual Calming Room

A place for students, teachers, and caring adults to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and building resilience.

Support the Jana Marie Foundation

Since our incorporation in 2012, a community of volunteers and donors have made our work possible. Join us as we strive to open minds and save lives.

Annual Campaign

Donating to Jana Marie Foundation’s annual appeal is vital because it directly supports essential mental health programs and initiatives that promote awareness, understanding, and healing in our community.

Contribute to the annual campaign.

Legacy of Hope

Making a tribute gift to Jana Marie Foundation is a meaningful way to honor a loved one while supporting awareness and education.

Make a tribute gift.

Touchstone Circle Member

Touchstone Circle members provide sustained financial support that empowers the Jana Marie Foundation to deliver essential mental health programs, resources, and educational initiatives. Their contributions ensure that we can continue our mission to promote understanding and reduce stigma surrounding mental health.

Become a Touchstone Circle Member.