Mental Well-Being Programs

This program seeks to improve the mental well-being of children and families in Miami-Dade through three initiatives. The first will provide education to children, youth and adults community-wide; another will serve Kristi House child clients and their caregivers; and the third will target service providers, particularly those who work with children and youth. The program builds upon Kristi House’s history of child safety prevention education in the community and training for other providers in evidence-based practices.

For Adults:

Mental Health Mondays with Kristi House:

Join Kristi House for FREE community programs to help you cope with the challenges life throws your way. Sign up now for one or more sessions. Sessions take place virtually on Mondays from 12 pm – 2 pm.

Download the Flyer for Mental Health Mondays (PDF)

Topics Covered:

• Anger (May 2022)
• Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion (July and August 2022)
• Depression (October 2022)
• Anxiety (January 2023)
• Grief (March 2023 – Register Here)
• Shame & Guilt (May 2023 – Register Here)

What You Will Learn:

• Recognize signs and symptoms
• Identify healthy coping strategies
• Challenge negative thinking patterns
• Practice grounding and mindfulness techniques
• Identify healthy habits to enhance well-being
• Develop assertive communication skills
• Plan for ongoing support

A flexible curriculum using evidence-based approaches from Hazelden Publishing. Not a clinical intervention.

For Kids:

Kristi House Project HeadSTRONG presents MBF Mental Health Matters™ by Monique Burr Foundation for Children.

• Globally, one in seven 10 – 19 year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group.
• Depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
• Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15 -19 year-olds.

The consequences of failing to address adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.

Kristi House continues to support our community’s children to stay safe and HeadSTRONG by offering an age-appropriate Mental Well-Being Program for children and teens. MBF Mental Health Matters™ is part of the comprehensive, evidence-based and trauma-informed curriculum provided by the Monique Burr Foundation, MBF Child Safety Matters. 

All youth programs have an accompanying curriculum specifically for adults and parents. To learn more about mental health programming for youth and to schedule lessons at your school, please contact:

Deborah Billings, Director of Prevention Education, DBillings@kristihouse.org, 786-510-6405

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