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Santa Claus is coming to… Lake Forest! Join LEA Santa Claus is coming to… Lake Forest! Join LEAD on Saturday, December 19th, between 1 and 5PM, for a socially distanced visit with Santa! To learn more about this opportunity and to schedule your visit, click the linktree in the bio! This event is free of charge, mask mandated and guaranteed fun! We hope to see you there! #sociallydistancedsanta #santaclausiscomingtotown
In 2020, LEAD's Text-A-Tip Program: - Was impleme In 2020, LEAD's Text-A-Tip Program: - Was implemented in 7 additional communities - Hired one additional licensed counselor to accommodate growing Text-A-Tip volume - Received texts from all 50 states, and 4 countries - Completed back-end upgrade to Text-A-Tip 3.0 platform - Saw a 150% increase in total text volume - numbers unmatched in the program's 6-year history. This Giving Tuesday, support LEAD's plan to grow this incredible, life-saving technology in 2021. Make an impact by clicking the "Make A Gift" button in the linktree in our bio.
It's Giving Tuesday! As LEAD looks ahead toward It's Giving Tuesday! As LEAD looks ahead toward 2021 with an ambitious vision of growth - and in the context of a burgeoning youth mental health crisis - we will need to shore up investment to ensure our life-saving programs not only continue - but expand and thrive. Today, we ask for your support in making our 2021 goals a reality. We humbly ask that you make a gift to advance LEAD's mission to promote emotional wellness and prevent the use of alcohol, drugs, and other risky behavior by youth. To make a gift, visit our linktree in the bio 😌 Thank you to all of your contributors for their continued support of our work! #givingtuesday #youthprevention #youthmentalhealth
A Note From Andy Duran, LEAD's Chief Executive Off A Note From Andy Duran, LEAD's Chief Executive Officer: LEAD Friends, I hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful Thanksgiving - even if the time spent around the dinner table was a little less conventional this year. There is still much so much to be grateful for! I'm writing because, tomorrow, December 1st, we will observe a Giving Tuesday like we've never seen before. In a year that has presented mission-driven institutions with unprecedented challenges, this nation-wide day of giving will take on added significance, especially for organizations like LEAD. You see, as the result of dueling economic and public health crises, many nonprofits like ours are facing a challenging paradox: as the supply of philanthropic investment has lagged, the demand for our services has skyrocketed. This is especially true of organizations operating in the drug prevention and youth mental health space. Look no further than this statistic: Since the pandemic began in March, LEAD's Text-A-Tip hotline has seen a 150% increase in total text volume - numbers unmatched in the program's 6-year history. With numbers like these, it's critical that LEAD continue to advance its mission to promote emotional wellness and prevent the use of alcohol, drugs, and other risky behavior by youth. As our organization looks ahead toward 2021 with an ambitious vision of growth - and in the context of a burgeoning youth mental health crisis - LEAD will need to shore up investment to ensure our life-saving programs not only continue - but expand and thrive. Tomorrow, on Giving Tuesday, we ask for your support in making our 2021 goals a reality. We humbly ask that you make a gift to LEAD by following the linktree link in the bio. Should you wish to optimize your gift's impact, please consider joining our Donor Circle - a new LEAD giving program replete with member benefits. For more information, please visit our LEAD Donor Circle landing page by following the linktree link. With Gratitude, Andy Duran CEO andy@golead.co
From our LEAD Family to yours: Happy Thanksgiving From our LEAD Family to yours: Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁
Another day, another LEAD holiday day gift opportu Another day, another LEAD holiday day gift opportunity! We are excited to announce we have partnered with Old School Timberworks and jdR Market to produce a series of charcuterie boards, all designed to be a great gift for you and your loved ones this holiday season. Choose from a selection of delicacy-packed, locally sourced boards on our LEAD website (linktree in the bio). A portion of all proceeds will directly benefit LEAD. Questions? Be sure to email us at orders@golead.co Happy shopping!
Let's help bring community together 🙂 We are thr Let's help bring community together 🙂 We are thrilled to announce LEAD will be participating in the City of Lake Forest's Pop Up Holiday Shop! Come out to the Lake Forest Train Station to do some holiday shopping while supporting local area nonprofits and the missions they serve. LEAD will have on display, and for sale, a portion of the artwork created for our "I'm Making Lemonade" gallery fundraiser. 100% of all proceeds will go directly to advancing our mission of supporting youth prevention and youth mental health. A special shoutout to artist René Romero Schuler, who created the work. You won't want to miss out! Details are provided in the flyer above.
René Romero Schuler’s newest exhibit, “I’m René Romero Schuler’s newest exhibit, “I’m Making Lemonade,” is now open and available for private, social-distanced showings! If you're looking for a great gift for the holidays while also making a difference, consider purchasing one of René's "I'm Making Lemonade" pieces here: https://www.reneschuler.com/shop/butterflies 100% of all proceeds will directly benefit LEAD’s mission. To schedule a private showing, please contact The Gallery of Lake Forest at: (224) 544-5961 @thegallerylf @reneromeroschuler #art #prevention #mentalhealth #makeanimpact #butterflies
This Wednesday, we celebrated the opening of René This Wednesday, we celebrated the opening of René Romero Schuler’s newest exhibit: I’m Making Lemonade - a socially-distanced exhibition of her limited-edition butterfly paintings. The work showcased will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will go towards LEAD's mission to support youth prevention and mental health during this challenging time. Please join us this November and December at The Gallery in Lake Forest for this incredible showing. You won’t want to miss it! The gallery is open for viewing on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Appointments for private viewings can be made by contacting: The Gallery at 224-544-5961. We hope to see you there!
LEAD is thrilled to join Lake County School Distri LEAD is thrilled to join Lake County School Districts 65, 67 and 115 in announcing the launch of the Facing School 2020 initiative - a digital exhibit featuring content created by Lake Forest / Lake Bluff students, parents, teachers, administrators and other members of our communities, reflecting experiences and feelings related to the first months of a very unique school year. We encourage all of LEAD’s District 65, 67 and 115 friends and partners to support the exhibit by sharing their back-to-school stories on the exhibit’s website (find by Google searching “Facing School - Pass It Down). We look forward to hearing how you and your family have been “facing” school in 2020! A special shout out to the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff for hosting the exhibit. #facingschool #shareyourstory
Let’s make some lemonade! We are thrilled to an Let’s make some lemonade! We are thrilled to announce our next LEAD event: "I’m Making Lemonade” – a socially-distanced art exhibition geared towards supporting youth prevention and mental health during this challenging time. Join us as we celebrate the work of local artist René Romero Schuler @reneromeroschuler while making a difference in the lives of the young people we serve! The art exhibit will be hosted at The Gallery in Lake Forest and will run through November and December. An online catalogue will be launched in the coming days to provide attendees a preview of René’s work, which will be available for purchase. All proceeds will directly benefit LEAD’s mission. Should you wish to optimize the impact of your gallery experience, please consider joining LEAD’s brand-new Donor Circle! New members will receive premier access to the art exhibit and an elegant dinner prepared by The Gallery @thegallerylf . We are grateful to them for hosting this one-of-a-kind experience. Further details regarding the event and the online gallery will be announced in the days ahead. We look forward to seeing you there! #makelemonade #makeadifference #makeanimpact #LEAD
Today, LEAD joins the World Health Organization in Today, LEAD joins the World Health Organization in observing World Mental Health Day! Since 1994, the WMHD initiative has been dedicated to “raising awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.” This year’s theme is: Move for mental health: let’s invest In the comments below, please share how you are investing in a better mental health future. Be sure to catch the WHO’s “Big Event for Mental Health” which will start streaming at 9AM CT on WHO’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WHO #moveformentalhealth #investinmentalhealth @who
We’re participating in the Target Circle program We’re participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit LEAD. To cast your vote, see link in bio.
Self Care Hobbies New and fresh can shake up you Self Care Hobbies New and fresh can shake up your mental health and your life for the better. Along with a new routine you can pick up a new hobby or refine your hobbies. What are your hobbies?
Fresh Air Create a new routine. Being a creature Fresh Air Create a new routine. Being a creature to habits can be a great way to stay focused and complete goals.  Every once in a while, the daily task can turn to feelings of mundane and we lose our motivation.  You may have a goal you want to crush and feel stuck getting there. Take some time to re-evaluate your routine.  Finding a new routine can help you shatter that goal!  Spend some time thinking of ways to achieve your goal by changing up a routine.  Keep your eye on the finish line but find a new way to get there!
Q & A Friday Ask us some mental health questions. Q & A Friday Ask us some mental health questions. We would be happy to give you some tips to a healthier you! Comment below or send a DM! What have you tried this week to promote mental health. Have you tried any new self care or coping skills?
Helping Others Listening to someone When we get Helping Others Listening to someone When we get stuck in a rut and our mind is too noisy with our thoughts, sometimes, reaching out to others can be the intervention we need to find our inner calm.  Helping others, when we are also in need, helps us feel emotionally connected and less isolated.  Being a helper can cultivate a sense of purpose for ourselves.  If you are emotionally stable enough, reach out to someone who you know is in need, and ask them how they are coping.  Be a listening ear for someone.  You don’t have to have a solution for them or know the right words to say.  Sometimes, being a friendly ear for someone is all that they need and all that you never knew you needed!
Last week's Ask Us Anything event went so well And Last week's Ask Us Anything event went so well Andy and Audrey decided to make it a WEEKLY occurrence. Starting tomorrow, 5/28 they will be on Zoom every Thursday from 11am-12pm to answer all of your questions. Nothing is off limits! Raising a teen can be hard, so let’s talk! Visit: www.golead.co/zoom or click the #linkinbio to register for tomorrow. It’s FREE!
Healthy Friendships Throughout middle school and Healthy Friendships Throughout middle school and high school friendships change often throughout the year. Friends drift apart or grow closer together. Friends impact our mental health for the better or worse. They can shape our self worth, our decision making, and how we treat others. Here are some healthy friend qualities you should look for in a friend. Honest- not only with you but with others friends and adults Accepting- of other's differences Low Maintenance- they shouldn't need your attention all the time and when you come together after time apart it should be easy too be with them Non-judgmental- friends should be able to see your side of a situation Loyal- they can and should have different friends but they wont talk negatively about you Respect- friends should value your time and keep your secrets unless you are in danger Trustworthy- they should stick to a set of moral principles developed through respect and honesty.
Emotions Self Harm Many adults do not understand Emotions Self Harm Many adults do not understand the mindset behind self harm. It is hard to think of why someone might deliberately hurt themselves. When someone intentionally harms ones self it is due to emotional distress. These emotions often grow when someone continues to use self harm as a coping skill. Self harm often brings feelings of shame trying to hide the scars or skipping class or family activities to continue to harm self.  It is often developed when someone does not learn to deal with negative emotions or learns as a child to hide their emotions. Self harm often feels like a release and can produce endorphins. For teens and young adults it often develops into other self destructive behavior in adulthood like excessive drinking or drug use. How to treat self harm. It is really important to talk to a trusted adult, specifically a professional who knows the subject. A treatment plan is essential to overcoming self harm. Developing healthy coping skills, understanding the reason behind the self harm and working through those difficult emotions with a safe person. Reach out to a professional today if you or you teens are using self harm as an unhealthy coping skill for emotional distress.
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