Tampa Bay Thrives is adopting a collaborative, transformational approach to youth mental health across Tampa Bay. From healing spaces to trusted relationships and open conversations, we’re creating supportive environments where young people can thrive.
Addressing the pressing challenges faced by our youth is crucial in our era marked by unprecedented events. From the pandemic to school shootings, environmental disasters, and humanitarian crises, the toll on young minds is undeniable.
Florida youth (13.2%) experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year
In the past year, 67% of Florida youth with major depressive episodes did not receive treatment.
Mental health self-screenings surged by over 594% from 2019 to 2022, with 54%of these screenings conducted by individuals under 25.
We help young people recognize that mental health challenges are real, common, and treatable. Our youth-centered work includes:
Wellness Rooms in targeted locations that envelop young people in an environment that encourages healing and growth.
Peer-to-peer mentorship and leadership opportunities.
Co-developed content that teaches how to manage stress, build resilience, and ask for help.
Interactive tools like the Mental Health Map to guide their journey.
We build out safe spaces—like our Wellness Rooms—that promote emotional healing in schools and youth organizations.
In partnership with local schools, we provide dedicated Wellness Rooms offering safe, calming spaces for students to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being.
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Technical assistance for wellness room programming
Mental health trainings and resources
Postvention protocols to support communities after a loss
Culture-building tools to foster emotional safety
Our youth videography camp, in partnership with the Bullard Family Foundation, helps teenagers produce impactful videos about their mental health journeys, fostering both skill-building and emotional growth.
Impact
Completed an analysis of youth mental health, identifying the needs of students, parents, and teachers.
Four wellness rooms were designed and built in schools across the Tampa Bay area.
Programming at community-wide youth-focused events such as Strike the Stigma, GradNation, and others.
Created a Youth Mental Health Toolkit filled with strategies and techniques to promote mental wellness.
Together, we can create a future where youth feel seen, supported, and empowered.
