You Belong Kick Off Event at LCCC Attended by SMS Students

A youth-led initiative focused on increasing the number of students who feel connected

The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain County is invested in supporting schools who are interested in increasing the number of students that feel connected to peers and teachers within their respective schools. The MHARS Board understands that increasing belongingness and thereby decreasing the number of students who experience isolation and alienation, can reduce the risk of suicides. Further, the Board believes that it is important for youth to take a leadership role in creating a school climate wherein every student understands that he or she belongs. To this end the Board is providing mini grants to Lorain County Middle Schools that share the Board’s interest in increasing student connectedness. St. Mary was awarded a $2000 grant to fund their activities.