Stand Together Blog
Dorseyville MS: ‘What does the fox say?’ STOP STIGMA!
Am I the only one that remembers that bizarre song? But I'm so excited to welcome Dorseyville (Fox Chapel) Middle School to the Stand Together program this year. This roaring group of almost 30 'foxes' (their mascot) are ready to talk about mental and substance use disorders and 'bark away' stigma. (Yes, more fox puns...I couldn't resist! - Don't worry;…
Hillel & Yeshiva Tag Team Against Stigma
Stand Together is excited to welcome two more new schools this year. From Pittsburgh's very own Jewish Community in Squirrel Hill: Hillel Academy and Yeshiva girls' schools! Due to a generous grant from the Jewish Healthcare Foundation and other supporters, we were able to expand to all five (!) schools in this community. Getting to Know You... W.H.A.P.P.! IDEAS!…
OCHS: Celebrities, Cookies, & Scrunchies…Oh My!
Lions and tigers and bears...Oh my! (Wizard of Oz) Celebrities, cookies and scrunchies...Oh my! (Oakland Catholic) Those animals are definitely something to be afraid of, but the students at Oakland Catholic High School weren't afraid to tackle stigma in their school. Although this was their first year, the team created some great projects that will be remembered fondly for years…
It’s Time to Recognize! ST Teams 2019
Every year this is always the most difficult blog to write because I don't know where to begin to describe the talent and passion of the youth that I am so blessed to work with. I usually only try to speak for myself, but I can say with 100% certainty that Montaja, Mike, all our TAs, and I are so…