The BC2M Middle School Program
Building upon the success of our High School Program, this pilot program educates and empowers younger teenagers to talk about mental health and create supportive communities both within and outside the walls of their schools.
Why Middle School?
Starting the conversation early can help lead younger teens to have healthier, happier lives as they continue to grow.
of 12-17-year-olds have persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
of kids associate depression with online bullying.
of youth with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment.
of youth with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment.
Start a Club at Your School
Similar to BC2M’s High School initiative, BC2M provides a prevention and early intervention Program, free of cost, to schools around the country. For more information, email us here: middleschool@bringchange2mind.org
Here’s what we provide:
- Monthly curated resources, including presentations, discussion guides, and activity ideas
- Direct staff support, including two in-person visits per year
- $300 in grant funds for campus events
- Advisors receive an annual stipend
- Invitation to attend BC2M’s Student Summit
- BC2M promotional materials
- Student mentorship from local BC2M high school chapter
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Where We Are
In partnership with ca Department of Education, BC2M has grown its pilot program in the state to support:
- Arroyo Seco Junior High – Valencia, CA
- La Mesa Junior High – Santa Clarita, CA
- Placertia Junior High – Newhall, CA
- Rancho Pico Junior High – Stevenson Ranch, CA
- Rio Norte Junior High – Santa Clarita, CA
- Sierra Vista Junior High – Canyon Country, CA
In partnership with Indiana Department of Education, BC2M has grown its pilot program in the state to support:
- Dugger Union Community Middle School – Dugger, IN
- West Lafayette JR/SR High/Middle School – West Lafayette, IN
- LaPorte Middle School – LaPort, IN
- Zionsville Middle School – Zionsville, IN
- Linton Stockton Middle School – Linton, IN
- Zionsville West Middle School – Whitestown, IN
- Belzer Middle School – Indianapolis, IN
- Pierre Moran Middle School – Elkhart, IN
- Creston Intermediate Middle School – Indianapolis, IN
- Plainfield Community Middle School – Plainfield, IN
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Testimonials
More questions?
Reach out to a BC2M Middle School Program staff member at middleschool@www.bringchange2mind.org,
and we’ll be in touch!
