Mental Health Programming and Skill Development Tailored for Our Youth
We are a Non-Profit Organization based in the State of Colorado, dedicated to serving children and teens across the greater metropolitan area of Colorado Springs, as well as the surrounding cities and towns. Our programs are designed with the goal of empowering our young participants, providing them with the tools and support they need to thrive.
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Our Mission
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At MH4Kidz we aim to empower children and teens by nurturing essential life skills, fostering resilience, and creating meaningful connections. Through mentorship, hands-on programs, and wilderness retreats, we aim to enrich their mental well-being and strengthen their role in the community.
Our Vision
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We envision a world where every child and teen has the tools, support, and resources they need to navigate life's challenges, fostering a brighter future built on understanding, compassion, and mental well-being.
What We Offer
At our organization, we offer a comprehensive suite of programs and services designed to empower children and teens to thrive. Our offerings are crafted with the mission to nurture essential life skills, foster resilience, and create meaningful connections among young individuals. Through our personalized mentorship programs, engaging hands-on activities, and transformative wilderness retreats, we provide the tools, support, and resources necessary for our participants to navigate life's challenges successfully.
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We are committed to enriching the mental well-being of children and teens, ensuring they have a strong foundation of understanding, compassion, and community involvement. Our programs are tailored to strengthen their role in the community, preparing them for a future where they can contribute positively and lead with confidence. By participating in our offerings, young individuals gain the ability to tackle obstacles, build lasting relationships, and move forward in life with a renewed sense of purpose and capability.
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In essence, what we offer is more than just activities; it's a pathway to a brighter future, built on the pillars of personal growth, mental health, and communal harmony. Join us in our mission to shape a world where every child and teen possesses the resilience, knowledge, and compassion to create a meaningful impact.
Strategies to decrease anxiety
Our staff will work with your child to develop specific skills to reduce barriers to change and decrease symptom severity to improve functioning across the lifespan.
Developing positive attachments
We will promote positive attachments, effective caregiver and authority figure interactions, and self confidence through the development and maintenance of appropriate social relationships and attachment styles.
Comprehensive Emotional Support
We are committed to enhancing and promoting therapeutic interventions to address specific needs and create an open environment designed to decrease isolation and withdrawal while promoting healthy coping strategies.
Skills to improve impulse control
We design, implement, and practice evidenced-based skill development oriented towards increasing emotion identification and regulation while enhancing strengths and limiting poor interpersonal interactions.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
STEP 1: Visit our PROGRAM PAGE or CALENDAR to identify any upcoming events or programs being held in your areas.
STEP 2: REGISTER for the program that fits best for your child or dependent.
STEP 3: You will be contacted by one of our team members and asked to complete intake documentation prior to the assessment/intake via the portal.
STEP 4: Participate in assessment/intake with a licensed clinician.
STEP 5: Receive notification of eligibility for enrollment or referrals to outside organizations or community resources. ​
STEP 6: If selected, complete final registration documents and any additional documentation necessary via in-person sign up date or send completed documentation via email to support@mh4kidz.com or by fax to 719-657-1381
STEP 7: Receive confirmation of attendance with final instructions!
A typical day in group!
This example is for an 8 year old.
Groups will not exceed 12 members.
A licensed clinician will lead each group as the facilitator.
WEEK 2, DAY 1
8:15am - Arrive and Check-in
8:30am - Review Social Skills from Week 1
(Reinforce and practice social skills - Introduce concept of assertiveness)
8:45am - Role-Play social scenarios (psychodrama)
(Practice assertiveness communication, establish boundaries)
9:45am - Snack and transition
10:00am - Art therapy
(Provide creative outlet to express emotions, develop coping skills)
10:15am - Create a "Worry Stone" where participants decorate a small stone and use it as a tool for anxiety management.
11:15am - Create a personal emotion wheel
(Identify emotions, express through art)
11:50am - Clean up, snack, prepare for departure
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