MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
Building awareness. Encouraging healthy choices. Connecting communities to resources.
At EXPOSE, we believe mental health and wellness are essential parts of helping young people and communities thrive. Through education, awareness, community engagement, and partnerships, we work to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and connect people with information and resources that support healthier lives.
Supporting Mental Health in Our Communities
Our Mental Health & Wellness initiatives are designed to make important health information understandable, accessible, and relevant to the communities we serve.
We raise awareness about mental health, encourage open conversations, and help reduce the stigma that can prevent individuals and families from seeking support.
We provide age appropriate workshops and educational activities covering mental health, emotional wellness, healthy decision-making, prevention, and other important health topics.
We share educational materials, prevention resources, and information that can help individuals and families connect with appropriate community and professional services.
We work directly with schools, families, youth programs, and community organizations to expand access to mental health and wellness education.
We support efforts that strengthen mental health awareness, prevention education, early intervention, and informed community response.
We collaborate with schools, community organizations, medical professionals, and other partners to strengthen the information and resources available to young people and families.
Health Education in Action
Education becomes even more meaningful when young people have the opportunity to learn directly from professionals.
During the school year and through our Summer Career Series, EXPOSE invites guest speakers from the medical and health fields to engage with students through workshops, conversations, demonstrations, and interactive activities.
These experiences give students an opportunity to learn about health and wellness while also discovering careers in medicine, behavioral health, public health, and related fields.
By connecting education with real-world professionals, we encourage students to ask questions, make informed choices, and see new possibilities for their futures.
Health Education
Drug & Overdose Prevention
Drug and overdose prevention is an important part of our expanding Mental Health & Wellness education.
EXPOSE is committed to helping young people, families, and communities stay informed, prepared, and connected to lifesaving resources.
Through our health and wellness programming, we are expanding education around opioid and fentanyl prevention, recognizing the signs of an overdose, naloxone awareness, and how to respond during an opioid-related emergency.
Our goal is to give youth, parents, caregivers, and community members practical information that can help prevent substance misuse, reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, and save lives.
Our Prevention Efforts Include
Youth and family education on opioids, fentanyl, and overdose prevention
Information on recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose
Naloxone awareness and overdose-response education
Community workshops and prevention resources
Connections to behavioral health and substance-use treatment resources
Partnerships with schools, community organizations, and health professionals
Importan to know
EXPOSE does not provide substance-use treatment or emergency medical services. We provide prevention education, community resources, and connections to appropriate care.
