We are a group of young entrepreneurs from NYC who help to normalize mental health issues in minority communities and inspire young people to get the help they need to live from a place of power.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Because of trauma, peer pressure, stigmas and other influences, teenagers experience mental health challenges (e.g. anxiety, depression, etc.) that can lead to suicide, drug addiction, bullying, and other negative consequences. Teenagers lack the information and resources to properly manage, cope with and overcome their mental health challenges.
OUR SOLUTION
MERCHANDISE
We sell face masks and bracelets to encourage young people.
FREE THERAPY
We connect young people to therapy sessions with people of color.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
We connect young people to mental health resources.
THE MERCHANDISE
1 Face Mask and 3 wristbands with the message You are not alone, we are a village
THE RESOURCES
Free Therapy
Sign up for a free therapy session with a professional of color who will support you through your life’s challenges.
Self Care Recipe Card
List 4 things that you can do during moments of anxiety and stress to better manage your mental health.
Mental Health Resources
HOTLINE
1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
1-888-692-9355 (Español)
1-888-692-9355 (中文)
711 (TTY for hearing impaired)
THE FOUNDERS
THE SPONSORS
We would like to give a shoutout to Red Hook Community Justice Center and Progress Playbook for supporting and guiding us through the process of launching The Connected Village to raise awareness about mental health.
CONNECT WITH US
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you need to know to build a business in NYC.
(E) Hello@progressplaybook.com (P) 347-464-8178