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Rooted Youth

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We envision a community where every young person feels safe, supported, and connected—where mental health crises are met with understanding and action, and where families have the resources they need to keep their children alive, stable, and thriving.

06/11/2026

Each week, we are introducing you to the people behind Rooted Youth. This week, meet our Secretary, Brian Tant.

Brian brings to Rooted Youth a firsthand understanding of mental health and its importance in long-term growth. Diagnosed with Manic Depression, now known as Bipolar Disorder, in the 9th grade, Brian navigated some of the most turbulent years of his life. He spent time at several mental health facilities across the metro Atlanta area, including a stay at the well-known Central State Hospital in Milledgeville. Now 51, Brian has found stability and continues to manage his illness with the support of ongoing medical care and a strong personal network. He remains deeply aware of how devastating unmanaged mental illness can become.

Over the years, Brian has watched firsthand as the availability of mental health resources shifted from a wellness-driven landscape to a sparse, reactive cycle of triage, stabilize, and release. He believes the gap between crisis and stability has grown into a chasm that, too often, is only accessible to the most privileged in our communities. He hopes to draw on his lived experience to bring a grounded, real-world perspective to helping families navigate similar challenges.

Beyond his advocacy work, Brian is a respected leader in the cybersecurity industry, serving as CTO for Raxis, an Atlanta-based boutique security services firm. He volunteers as a crisis counselor and advocates for mental health awareness across multiple platforms. Brian has raised three children and makes his home in Brooks with his wife and youngest daughter.

In his spare time, Brian runs a home-based nursery specializing in carnivorous plants and enjoys solo backpacking and kayaking with his wife.

About Rooted Youth:
Rooted Youth is a Fayette County nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating youth mental health crises. Through crisis navigation, resource distribution, and financial assistance, we are working to ensure that life-saving mental health care is accessible to all youth without shame, barriers, or delay. No family should ever have to walk this path alone.

06/01/2026

Each week we are introducing you to the people behind Rooted Youth. This week, meet our Treasurer, Kylie Willis.

Kylie is passionate about building meaningful relationships with youth and creating safe, supportive environments where young people feel valued, heard, and encouraged. She believes strong connections and positive mentorship can make a lasting impact in helping children and teens grow in confidence, resilience, and self-worth.

Her experience working with children has contributed positively to her ability to connect with youth from a variety of backgrounds and understand their individual emotional, social, and developmental needs. Through these experiences, Kylie has developed strong skills in communication, patience, encouragement, and creating supportive environments where young people can thrive.

She is especially committed to supporting youth as they navigate challenges, emotions, and personal growth. Kylie strives to foster spaces where young people can openly express themselves, develop healthy coping skills, and build positive relationships with others. She is passionate about working alongside families and communities to help youth feel empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.

Outside of her work with youth, Kylie enjoys spending time with her family. She is married to her husband, Tyler, and together they have a 9-year-old daughter, Adyson. Their home is also full of energy thanks to their two dogs, Charlie and Stormy.

About Rooted Youth:
Rooted Youth is a Fayette County nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating youth mental health crises. Through crisis navigation, resource distribution, and financial assistance, we are working to ensure that life-saving mental health care is accessible to all youth without shame, barriers, or delay. No family should ever have to walk this path alone.

05/29/2026

Finding out that a young person is self-harming is one of the most frightening moments a parent or teacher can experience. Our instinct is often to react out of fear, confusion, or even anger but understanding the truth is the first step toward actually helping.
Let's break down some of the most common myths about self-harm in youth. ⬇️

If you discover a young person is self-harming, take a breath before you react. Avoid yelling, punishing, or expressing disgust. Instead, try:
"I can see you are in a lot of pain right now. I'm not angry. I want to help you find safer ways to get through this."
That one response can change everything. 💚
At Rooted Youth of Fayette County, we are working to make sure no family has to navigate a moment like this alone. We are building a comprehensive Resource Guide for Fayette County families and schools, so that when a crisis hits, you already have a roadmap in your hands.

📩 Have questions or need help finding local support right now? Reach out to us at [email protected] or send us a DM. We are here.

05/21/2026

Routines don’t just create structure.
They create safety 💚
The more predictable the day feels,
the calmer your child’s brain feels.
Small routines.
Big emotional impact. ✨

05/19/2026

Rooted Youth is a Fayette County nonprofit focused on supporting children, teens, and families navigating mental health challenges, crisis situations, and the overwhelming process of finding help.

Right now, we are in the research and development stage of creating a comprehensive Fayette County Youth Mental Health Resource Guide that will be available both in print and online for families, schools, counselors, and our community.

We want this guide to be practical, local, and truly helpful. That means making sure we include the people and organizations already doing incredible work supporting the mental wellness of our youth.

We are currently looking to connect with:

• Therapists & psychiatrists
• IEP advocates & educational support services
• Youth mentors & after-school programs
• Yoga studios & stress reduction programs for teens
• Churches & community spaces supporting youth
• Support groups & nonprofit organizations
• Wellness providers, coaches, and family resources
• Any local business or organization helping children and teens feel supported, safe, and connected

If this sounds like you or someone you know, please comment below or send me a private message. We would love to connect and learn more about the work you are doing in our community.

Our hope is that this guide becomes something families can turn to when they need clarity, support, and a place to start.

05/14/2026

Anxiety in children does not always look the way people expect. Sometimes it shows up as stomach aches, irritability, trouble sleeping, perfectionism, or pulling away from friends and activities.
As parents, caregivers, teachers, and community members, paying attention to these signs matters. Early support and open conversations can make a real difference. 💚
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Rooted Youth is committed to helping families better understand and support the mental health of our youth.

05/11/2026

Each week we are introducing you to the people behind Rooted Youth. This week, meet our Board Chair, Jessica Ingle.

"My name is Jessica Ingle, and I’m a Fayette County native with more than 20 years in healthcare. Today, I work with seniors in our community, helping provide compassionate care and support for them and their families.
I’m also a single mother of two, and I know firsthand how deeply mental illness impacts not only a child, but an entire family.
When my daughter was 10, she ran away for the first time. We had no insurance, and I was paying $200 per therapy visit while trying to find consistent, affordable care. Over the years, we faced repeated runaway episodes, hospital stays, violent outbursts, and eventually long-term hospitalization. I often felt completely alone trying to navigate a system that was overwhelming and difficult to access.
At first, I stayed silent because I was afraid of the stigma and judgment that can come with these struggles. But when my daughter went missing for 11 hours one day, I finally reached out for help. Since then, so many parents have come to me looking for guidance, resources, and hope. That’s when I realized none of us are truly alone.
Through Rooted Youth, I want families to know there is support, there are resources, and there is hope. Our mission is to help remove barriers to mental health care so no child or family feels isolated or unseen while walking through these challenges."
About Rooted Youth:
Rooted Youth is a Fayette County nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating youth mental health crises. Through crisis navigation, resource distribution, and financial assistance, we are working to ensure that life-saving mental health care is accessible to all youth without shame, barriers, or delay. No family should ever have to walk this path alone.

05/06/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but the truth is, every month should be.

Rooted Youth was created to help families in Fayette County find a clearer path forward when a child or teenager is struggling with mental health challenges. While it’s important to spend May bringing awareness to what so many young people are facing today, we also have to remember that mental health support starts with daily action from the adults in their lives. We have to teach our children how to care for themselves emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Today, we are sharing our fundraiser for the Rooted Youth Fayette County Mental Health Resource Guide. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to create a comprehensive guide for children and teens under 18 in Fayette County, Georgia. This guide will serve as a roadmap for families who may not know what steps to take next. It will include local therapists and psychiatrists, short-term and long-term hospitalization options, IEP resources and advocates, crisis support information, and much more.

The Fayette County Board of Education has also been discussing changes to their bullying policy, including requiring school counselors to provide mental health referrals when bullying occurs. This guide would not only help families directly, but also provide an important local referral resource for our schools and counselors.

If you feel called to support this mission, please consider donating today. No gift is too small, every single dollar brings us one step closer to putting this guide in the hands of families who need it most. Thank you so much. 💛

https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=RV9GKKVUHUQQ6

05/04/2026

Meet Kim Ross, Founder and Executive Director of Rooted Youth.
Kim's connection to mental health advocacy comes from both her education and her life. She holds a Master's degree in Cognitive Psychology from Georgia State University, but her deepest understanding of mental health struggles comes from personal experience. Growing up in a difficult environment, she dealt with her own mental health challenges early on. She also watched her father battle severe mental illness for her entire life, a fight he tragically lost to su***de in 2013.
Kim herself has navigated depression, severe anxiety, and addiction. She worked hard to rebuild her life and eventually built a strong family with her husband, Chris.
Years later, while raising their two daughters in Fayette County, Kim's family faced a new set of serious mental health crises. As a parent trying to find help for her kids, she ran into a system that was overwhelming, expensive, and incredibly hard to navigate. Like many families, they were underinsured and struggled to get timely psychiatric care.
Going through that experience made her realize that no family should have to figure this out alone. That is why she started Rooted Youth.
The goal of Rooted Youth is to provide crisis navigation, immediate access to therapy, and financial assistance so young people can get the mental health care they need without delays or barriers.
Right now, the organization is just getting started. The fund is currently at zero, but the vision is to build a reliable lifeline for every family in Fayette County who needs help.
This work requires community support.
Here is how you can help today:
🌱 Follow this page to stay updated
🌱 Share our posts so families know there is support out there
🌱 Donate (link in comments) to help fund our comprehensive mental health resource guide for Fayette families
Together, we can make sure no child falls through the cracks and no parent has to face this fight alone. Welcome to Rooted Youth.

05/03/2026

We are looking for a clinical voice.

Rooted Youth is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting youth in crisis with the mental health care they deserve, without shame, barriers, or delay.

We are building our founding Board of Directors and preparing to launch the Rooted Youth Resource Guide: a trusted, centralized guide for families in Fayette County who need answers fast and don't know where to turn.

To do this well, we need a licensed Therapist, Counselor, Psychologist, or Psychiatric NP to help ensure this resource is clinically sound, trauma-informed, and truly built for the families who need it most.

If this work calls to you, we would be honored to build it with you.

📩 Send us a message or email Kim Ross at [email protected] to learn more.

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