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Mental Health Awareness Activities

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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 2022-2023 school year. ​

OCDE will provide the following to all participating schools (at no cost) ​    ​

  • ​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

 Participation Requirements

  • 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 work in 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.

 Interest Form

The opportunity to submit an interest form for the 2022-2023 Mental Health Awareness Activity has closed. Please complete this form if you would like to be included on the waitlist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available. ​

Please contact Lydieth Najera at lnajera@ocde.us or 714​-966-4236 for more information.​