Through the power of creative expression and dialogue, Jana Marie Foundation sparks conversations, builds connections, and promotes mental well-being among young people and their communities. Founded in 2012 by Marisa Vicere shortly after losing her older sister to suicide, the organization has grown and expanded, working with thousands of young people throughout Central PA to promote mental health, develop resilience, and prevent suicide. The Foundation also works with parents, teachers, and community members to strengthen support networks for kids, educate about warning signs, and share vital resources to keeping our young people safe. Jana Marie Foundation offers over 15 signature programs and has trained facilitators in Youth Mental Health First Aid, Adult Mental Health First Aid, teen Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and Compassion Resilience. Jana Marie Foundation envisions communities working together to knock down walls and transform emotional distress into resilience and hope.