YOLO

10/10/2023

It's ! Join us in making mental health a priority today & every day!

Check out these images to learn 4 ways to take action for mental health.

09/29/2023

Join us for a film screening of Hiding in Plain Sight on World Mental Health Day 🎥🧠🎬🤩

When: Tuesday, October 10th from 5-7pm
Where: Foundation Room, Owatonna High School

Admission is free and open to the public. We can't wait to see you there!

Hiding in Plain Sight features first-person accounts from more than 20 young people, ranging in age from 11 to 27, who live with mental health conditions, as well as parents, teachers, friends, healthcare providers in their lives, and independent mental health experts.

The film presents an unvarnished window into daily life with mental health challenges, from seemingly insurmountable obstacles to stories of hope and resilience. Through the experiences of these young people, the film confronts the issues of stigma, discrimination, awareness, and silence, and, in doing so, help advance a shift in the public perception of mental health concerns today.

09/15/2023

Busting myths about su***de is important to reducing stigma and encouraging those who need help to feel better about reaching out. It can feel scary asking someone if they're considering self-harm or su***de, but it can make all the difference. If you or someone you know is in crisis call the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. ***deprevention ***depreventionweek

09/15/2023

As we protect our mental health and cope with the stresses of everyday life, it's more important than ever that we be there for each other and take steps to prevent su***de.

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

There are countless ways you can take action this National Su***de Prevention Week: initiating open conversations about mental health, speaking up and making sure more people know what research reveals about how we can help prevent su***de, lighting the way for those in distress to feel comfortable asking for help, and knowing what to say to support survivors of su***de loss and provide them the care they need.

***depreventionweek

09/14/2023

We're in our mental health era💅🤩🧠

Join YOLO on Wednesday, September 20th from 3 to 5 PM as we make friendship bracelets & learn more about mental health!

This event is FREE & food will be provided-you do not have to be a YOLO member to attend. All youth are welcome!

We are located at 202 N. Cedar Ave. in Owatonna, MN (across the street from Roma's & OTB!)

Comment below if you will be there🤩

08/30/2023

08/15/2023

We hope to see you at the August 23 Naloxone training event.

08/10/2023

Join us TODAY at Owatonna Public Utilities for a panel discussion about youth mental health in Steele County!!!
Pizza will be provided🍕🍕🍕

Local students + a school-based therapist from Fernbrook Family Center will be presenting!

Share the word and see you there!!!

07/28/2023

Join us for a panel discussion on Youth Mental Health!

This panel will provide insight into local youth mental health, highlighting the experiences of current students and mental health professionals in Steele County.

Food will be provided-see you there!

07/27/2023

There’s still time to flex your artistic skills and submit designs for our Youth Mental Health Art Contest!!!

All of the work has been 🤩phenomenal🤩so far and we can’t wait to see what else you create!!!

07/07/2023

🗣️CALLING ALL STEELE COUNTY YOUTH ARTISTS🗣️

Submit your art featuring experiences with mental health, healthy coping mechanisms, or positive messages for a chance to win your choice of either Owatonna Chamber Dollars or an art supply basket!!!

Email your designs to [email protected] in jpeg or png format.

We can't wait to see what you create!