Start Our Minds Matter

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Program Application
Ready to prioritize mental health in your school or community? Please complete this application to bring Our Minds Matter to your school or community.
If you're not ready to start programming but are interested in learning more, please contact us here.
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Site Information
Organization or School Name
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Last Name
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Phone Number
Title/Role
Site Logistics
Please share more details about what you're hoping Our Minds Matter program may be able to achieve within your organization/school
Is there anything else you would like to let us know?
Site Agreements
I agree to share feedback on program resources and reach in May of each year
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You will not share the unique username and password with anyone outside of your organization.

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You will not directly or indirectly share any content on the club portal with anyone outside of your organization without written consent from OMM.

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School Information
School Name
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Club Sponsors
Please Submit at least 2 Club Sponsors
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Student Leaders
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Club Logistics
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School Culture
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To promote mental health awareness and education within my schoolTo destigmatize and change school culture around mental healthTo provide a safe space for students to talk about mental health issues and challengesTo promote awareness about mental health resources in school and in the communityTo advocate for policy/system change that is conducive to student mental health
How many mental health professionals does your school have?
Is there anything else we should know about your current school culture?
Funding Options
Program fees are determined by the level of programming support provided. OMM will schedule an initial meeting with you to discuss program options to best meet your needs and desired level of support.
*Thanks to the generosity of funders and donors, the program is currently available in Fairfax County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, District of Columbia Public Schools, and DC Charter Schools, with no program fees for the schools.
Do you have the funding to cover any associated program fees?

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Please provide any additional information about your available budget or financial resources for program implementation

Club Agreements
OMM clubs are a space to connect with peers, raise awareness, share resources, practice coping skills, problem-solve, and build a better school culture surrounding mental health. Please review the club & role agreements to ensure a shared understanding of expecations
By selecting the "I agree" button, I confirm that I understand the expectations for my club as outlined below. If I have concerns about meeting these expectations, I will contact OMM staff to discuss the issue and support needed.

- Collect attendance via sign-in form
- Host at least 4+ club meetings
- Host two recruitment efforts each year
- Use OMM club portal and tools
- Complete surveys, polls, and club forms

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To be eligible to start a club, a school must agree to:

Have at least one club sponsor with a background or training in mental health
Use the sign-in form to take attendance
Host at minimum of 4 club meetings and 2 school-wide campaigns over the school year.
Provide program feedback through various club surveys

If you have any questions, about our club eligibility requirements, please email [email protected].

An ideal club sponsor would be your school’s psychologist, social worker, counselor or teacher with mental health training such as Mental Health First Aid.
The staff is passionate about supporting students and is approachable.
We recommend having at least two club sponsors and one club sponsor who is a teacher as this can help guarantee the club has a meeting location/space.

Club leaders should be passionate about mental health, open-minded to diverse thinking and perspectives, and dedicated to prioritizing mental health.
We recommend identifying at least 2-3 club leaders to launch a club.
- The program team can assist you with leadership recruitment materials and resources if needed.
View a list of sample officer roles.

Get the necessary approval from the school’s Activities Office to start a club pro program
Once you have identified one or more club sponsors and student leaders, submit the OMM application form

not ready to officially start a club but want to learn more?

Let us know if you’re interested by connecting with us.

What happens after I submit an application?

Once we have received your application form, we will send you an email to acknowledge receipt of your application.
Your application will be reviewed within 5-7 business days.
After reviewing, OMM will either:
- Be invited to schedule a meeting with the program team to discuss various program options.
- Send you an onboarding email with welcome materials to get started with your club

What can I do while I wait to be an official OMM club?

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Reach out to [email protected] if you have any additional questions.