Youth (K-12) Programs
Most mental health conditions develop between the ages of 15 and 25. Yet, there is typically a delay of 11 years before someone accesses the care and support they need.
A big reason why is stigma.
Learn how to help start conversations about
mental health in the community.
Youth Programs (K-12)
Mighty Monsters is a presentation in the style of a children's story that teaches 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders about 5 core emotions, how to navigate them, and how to communicate their needs with a trusted adult.
Each 45-minute presentation features:
-The Mighty Monsters Story
-A post-reflection activity packet
-Take-home resources and a goody bag!
NAMI Ending the Silence presentations are free-of-cost to schools and youth-serving organizations. We offer three unique presentation formats for students, youth-facing staff, and families to tailor education and support to each audience.
All Presentations Teach:
-The warning signs of mental health conditions
-How to start candid conversations
-Where to seek support
FLARE is a trauma-informed, flexible mental health curriculum designed for middle school classrooms. It equips students with the skills to understand emotions, reduce stigma, build resilience, and seek help when needed.
A quote from an 8th-grader
"...It explained mental conditions for what they really are, not something everyone assumes they are. It also gives you a much better understanding of how mental conditions affect someone’s life."
"Mighty Monsters has been a valuable support in addressing many of the mental health-related challenges we see in our school.
It helps students build a stronger emotional vocabulary, making it easier to express how they feel instead of acting out, and it also provides them with clear, age-appropriate coping strategies, like deep breathing, taking a break, or talking to a safe person, that they can use in real time when facing stress or frustration.”
-Glemount Elementary School Teacher
Young Adults
Young adults aged 18-25 experience some of the highest rates of mental health conditions compared to any age group. That's why NAMI Metro Baltimore offers programs specifically designed for young adults, and the people who care for them.
We offer the below programs, specifically for young adults.
New web-page for young adults in progress! Use the links below to learn about our young adult programs for now.