Friends of Franklin County

12/08/2021

As the Friends of Franklin County, we are doing a team service project this year in which we aim to create an event that is youth led and incorporates teamwork and giving back to the community. We've brainstormed a few different project possibilities that reflect our team's values and ideals. These ideas can and will continue to change as we learn and connect with the community. We would love your input!

Rate these activities from 1 to 3 based on your interest level ( #1 being most engaging activity) - please leave your response in the comments!

____ Passion Project - Share your love of music, art, history, etc. with your community. We would love to learn more about you and the things you love doing or learning about.

____ Mini Ted Talks - Based on the existing model of Ted Talks, we hope to create a safe space in which you can lead a discussion on any topic. We will provide support to help you facilitate your discussion.

____ Community Art Project - Come together with your peers to collaborate and create a piece of art that you can share with your community. As a group we can decide what our topic will be and what materials we would use. Some examples of community art projects are murals, art exhibits, and art installations.

05/06/2021

Hello folks! Our grief and trauma workshop is in just a few weeks! Registration is open to recieve art kits and be compensated with a 22.50 Amazon gift card!
bit.ly/fofranklinform

04/26/2021

The friends of Franklin county would like to invite you and your networks to our Team Service Project event, a Trauma and Grief centered workshop for youth. We will tackle these tough topics through open discussion, grounding yoga, creative expression, and connecting youth to local resources. Youth who participate will be compensated for their time through amazon gift cards.
When: May 25th 4-5:30 pm
Where: Zoom, bit.ly/fofranklincounty
For Who: Open to all, but aimed at youth in Franklin county aged 14-24
Register At: bit.ly/fofranklinform

04/12/2021

For folks interested in our upcoming workshop in May, feel free to register ahead to be compensated for attending, and to get free art supplies as part of our event!

bit.ly/fofranklinform

03/30/2021

For these and a lot more art self regulations tips visit
https://intuitivecreativity.typepad.com/expressiveartinspirations/100-art-therapy-exercises.html

03/26/2021

Trauma and grief can result from different adverse childhood experiences. Check out our flyer on Teen Dating Violence to learn more about how teen dating violence may impact youth and where you can go to learn more. By having these conversations we hope to bring attention to how we can all come together and reduce these incidences in our community.

03/18/2021

03/16/2021

These and other great minfulness exercises can be found here:
https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-exercises-techniques-activities/

03/12/2021

Friends of Franklin County is here to engage in conversations around grief, trauma, and their related subjects in youth.

Self Harm Statistics

17.6% - The amount of teenagers aged 14-18 who indicated having engaged in self-injurious behavior in the last 12 months.

1 in 10 - The reported rate for self injurious behavior in boys 14-18.

Resources:

> Recover Project Greenfield, https://recoverproject.org, (413) 774-5489
> Clinical Support Options, https://www.csoinc.org/emergency-crisis-stabilization-services, Franklin County Number (413) 774-5411
> National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (24 hours): 1-800-273-8255
>Trevor Lifeline, su***de hotline for LGBT youth: 1-866-488-7386