The Green Bandana Project

The Green Bandana Project The Bandana Project (TBP) is a trademark program that was founded at the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus in January of 2016.

The Green Bandana Project is all about working on supporting a broader approach to transforming the mental health climate among students, staff and their communities, all to help make a difference and SAVE lives, one lime green bandana at a time! The idea was inspired by "Dan's Bandana Project" at UW-River Falls, which asked students to pledge to support others' mental health. Though The Bandana P

roject originally started on college campuses, many high schools, and community leaders since have adapted this life-changing movement. The Bandana Project takes a broader approach to suicide prevention and mental health needs. A movement that allows students, staff, teachers and their communities to work together against stigma and to reinforce solidarity in mental health awareness in the school environment. Through trainings, various resources, and lime green bandanas, the program helps TBP members to identify the signs and support others struggling, while bringing awareness to a movement about making it shameless, empowering, and helpful to talk about mental health needs and suicide. Students, staff and the communities who join the trademark movement, tie a lime-green bandana to their backpack/purse that shows as an indication that they are a member of TBP who may serve as a visible beacon of support for others in their school that also carry resources cards with them that provide support. From normalizing prompts for everyday conversations to linking folks to suicide prevention trainings, the resources offered by The Bandana Project use in both fundamental and constantly-developing principles in public health theory. We are so excited to work with you to transform the mental health climate of high school students, staff, and their communities, all will help make a difference and SAVE lives, one green bandana at a time! Please contact [email protected] with any requests.

The school year is over. Before you fill every second — pause. How are you actually doing? 🟢
06/11/2026

The school year is over. Before you fill every second — pause. How are you actually doing? 🟢

This Pride Month, here's something worth sitting with. Trans and nonbinary youth whose pronouns are respected at home at...
06/09/2026

This Pride Month, here's something worth sitting with.

Trans and nonbinary youth whose pronouns are respected at home attempt su***de 46% less than those who aren't. That's not a small number. That's nearly half.

Using someone's correct pronouns isn't a political statement, it's a mental health intervention. And it's something every single one of us can do.

Not sure where to start? Ask instead of assuming. Correct yourself when you mess up and move on. Normalize sharing your own pronouns in introductions.

The small stuff adds up. Show up for your people this Pride Month AND every month after. 🌈

Stronger together. 💚 When you see a green bandana, you know it's safe to talk. Proud of this crew for showing up and mak...
06/04/2026

Stronger together. 💚

When you see a green bandana, you know it's safe to talk. Proud of this crew for showing up and making that message louder

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're showing up for it. 💚 Swipe through to learn why this month matter...
06/02/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're showing up for it. 💚

Swipe through to learn why this month matters and how the Green Bandana Project is helping students know they're never alone.

Mental health is not just a personal journey. It's a community one.When we check in on each other, start the hard conver...
05/29/2026

Mental health is not just a personal journey. It's a community one.

When we check in on each other, start the hard conversations, and create space for people to be honest about how they're doing, we make our communities stronger.

This week, show up for someone in your life. Send the text. Ask the question. And stay for the answer.

Tag someone who shows up for your mental health. 🟢

Call or text 988 if you or someone you know needs support.

Last chance to apply for the TGBP Kluesner Scholarship 🟢If you or someone you know has lost a parent, caregiver, or sib...
05/28/2026

Last chance to apply for the TGBP Kluesner Scholarship 🟢

If you or someone you know has lost a parent, caregiver, or sibling to su***de and is passionate about mental health awareness, don't let this one slip by.

Four $2,500 scholarships are available. No GPA requirement. Apply by June 1st.

👉 https://bit.ly/4c2c9zP

Applications for the TGBP Kluesner Scholarship close in less than a week, and we don't want anyone to miss out.If you kn...
05/26/2026

Applications for the TGBP Kluesner Scholarship close in less than a week, and we don't want anyone to miss out.

If you know a high school senior or current college student who has lost a parent, caregiver, or sibling to su***de, please pass this along. Four $2,500 scholarships are available for the 2026-2027 academic year, with no GPA requirement.

This scholarship exists to turn grief into purpose and give students the opportunity to make a difference on their campus through The Green Bandana Project.

Applications close June 1st. https://bit.ly/4c2c9zP 🟢

Last chance! Applications for the TGBP Kluesner Scholarship close June 1st. 🟢Four $2,500 scholarships are available for ...
05/22/2026

Last chance! Applications for the TGBP Kluesner Scholarship close June 1st. 🟢

Four $2,500 scholarships are available for students who have lost a parent, caregiver, or sibling to su***de. No GPA requirement.

Don't let this one slip by. https://bit.ly/4c2c9zP

There is no wrong time to reach out. You don't have to be in crisis to ask for support. You don't have to have it all fi...
05/20/2026

There is no wrong time to reach out. You don't have to be in crisis to ask for support. You don't have to have it all figured out before you make the call.

Help can look like talking to a friend, seeing a counselor, calling a warmline, or simply telling someone you trust that you're struggling. Whatever feels right for you is the right place to start.

We all deserve support. 🟢

Call or text 988 any time, any reason.

If you have lost a parent, caregiver, or sibling to su***de, this scholarship was created with you in mind.The Green Ban...
05/19/2026

If you have lost a parent, caregiver, or sibling to su***de, this scholarship was created with you in mind.

The Green Bandana Project Kluesner Scholarship is currently accepting applications. There is no GPA requirement. Just a commitment to mental health awareness and a willingness to carry on a legacy of hope on your campus.

Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Applications close June 1st. https://bit.ly/4c2c9zP 🟢

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