​The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) will be partnering with student clubs and leadership groups to design and implement mental health awareness activities during the 2025 2026 school year.

• Mental Health 101 workshop for middle and high school student groups, or Understanding and Managing Emotions workshop for upper elementary school students (grades 4-6)
• Activity ideas and online resources
• Promotional themed items (such as vinyl stickers and stress balls)
• T-shirts for students involved in conducting the mental health promotion activities on their campus
• Technical assistance for planning and implementing the activity or event 

• A minimum of ten students and one advisor must be involved in the planning and implementation of the awareness activity or event that intends to reach a wide school audience.
• Approval from school administration to conduct the activity and disseminate a student survey.
• A working partnership with a school counselor or school/district mental health specialist.

All participating schools will be asked to submit a brief report on the outcomes from their activity. Additionally, the student group and audience participating in the mental health awareness event (student population, school staff, or parents/caregivers when applicable) will be asked to complete a short survey following the activity or event.