Calling Hamilton County, Ohio high school students to participate in World Teen Mental Wellness Day

The application deadline has passed. Please view the RFP information below for reference only.

World Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed across the globe annually on March 2 to raise awareness for the mental health issues that teenagers face every day. It’s a time to promote mental wellness, determine solutions and raise awareness.

Mental health struggles, especially anxiety and depression, are common in teenagers, including your friends, teammates and classmates. However, findings show that stigma prevents many teens from asking for mental wellness help. Many don’t know the resources available to them within their schools and communities, and too few know how to engage in self-care.

This year, Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls is asking all Hamilton County high school students to join students around the globe in participating in World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2. bi3 is teaming up with the Commission on Women & Girls to provide high school students up to $500 per school to plan, create and lead World Teen Mental Wellness Day activities that engage fellow students.

Be creative!

Develop a plan for your school:

• Reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and accessing care
• Increase awareness about the mental health resources available to students within your school and communities
• Encourage students to participate in wellness activities

APPLY FOR FUNDING

Does your idea or plan need funding? bi3 will provide grants of up to $500 per school to support student-planned activities!

Schools just need to fill out an application describing plans for the funding and commit to sharing pictures of activities with us via email and social media within a week of World Teen Mental Wellness Day. Send the completed application along with a copy of the school’s W-9 to Marian Black at Marian_Black@bi3.org.

Blank W-9 forms can be found on the IRS website.

Note: Each Hamilton County high school can submit one application, which must be signed by the principal. The final deadline for applications is February 17, 2023. 

Questions? Contact Marian Black at Marian_Black@bi3.org.

For more information on the Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls, please visit hamiltoncountyohio.gov/hccwg.