GRAAHI’s Wellness Adventure is a fun and exciting way for kids ages 8-13 to learn about their health and overall well-being. This program will provide activities, recipes, and more to help instill healthy habits that the participants will be able to implement for the rest of their lives!
GRAAHI’s Youth Wellness and Mental Health Program for Kent County will provide activities, training, and educational resources to 100-150 school-aged African-American children (8-13) and their families to help build a physically and mentally stronger community.
Consisting of two cohorts of 50-75 students,
each 5-month (A: January-May and B: July-November) cohort will have
three critical mental health foci:
(1) exercise, (2) nutrition, and (3) positive behavioral development.
Goals
- Promote health lifestyle habits through exercise and nutrition education.
- Improve mental wellness of African American youth in Kent County.
- Encourage family engagement in nutritional and physical activities.
- Provide coping strategies for mental struggles (such as anxiety and depression).
Benefits
- Opportunity for African American youth to improve their mental health coping skills.
- Family bonding and healthy lifestyle changes through physical activity and nutrition.
- Creation of a safe space for African American youth to express their feelings and receive culturally-competent mental health guidance.
We’d love to have your child join us on this Wellness Adventure!
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