Forms

Club Member Registration

Please fill out this form in order to become an officially registered BC2M club member for the 2019-2020 school year.

Teen Advisory Board Application

To be considered for the California-wide Teen Advisory Board or the Interstate Teen Advisory Board (open to non-CA students), please fill out and submit this application no later than October 27, 2019.

SF Summit Registration + Consent Form

The 2019 Summit will take place at the Pinterest HQ on Saturday, November 2nd 10am-3pm. Consent form coming soon!

LA Leadership Meet Up Consent Form

The LA Leadership Meet Up will take place on Saturday, November 16th. Location TBA!

Buddy Program Application

Interested in being paired up with a buddy BC2M club in a different state to share experiences and brainstorm with fellow teen advocates? Join the Buddy Program by filling out this survey by Oct. 27th!

Grant Application

This form must be submitted for all three grant installments for the 2019-2020 school year. In order to access your 2nd ($150) and 3rd ($200) grant allocation, you must provide photographic and descriptive confirmation of completing at least 2 events or activities.

Welcome Video

Event & Activity Ideas

Click the categories below to explore BC2M’s suggested club activities.

Mental Health Literary Spotlight

Organize a section in your school library to spotlight books focusing on mental health

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Rip Off the Stigma

Athletic activity designed to encourage students to rip the mental health stigma off of others.

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Wall of Compliments

Curate a wall of compliments with polaroids or sticky notes.

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Affirmation Mirror

Create a keep-sake that to remind you of how awesome you are!

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PSA Campaign

Start a PSA video campaign at your high school.

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Mental Health Trivia

Invite students to participate in a mental health trivia quiz.

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Self-Love Letters

An activity to show yourself some love.

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Meditation Moment

Use your Headspace app to dive into relaxing a calm moments.

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Art Exhibit

Curate a school art exhibit that showcases feelings and thoughts surrounding mental health.

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Depressed Cupcakes

A bake fest of symbolism.

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Educational Presentations

Expand the below categories to check out premade educational presentations.

Bullying and Mental Health

Bullying affects the mental health of both the bullies and of the bullied. Learn more about the short and long term mental health outcomes of bullying here.

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Key Points – Coming Soon

Academic Stress & Test Anxiety

Many teens struggle with academic stress and test anxiety. Learn more about sources of academic stress and test anxiety, their effects on mental health, and healthy coping strategies.

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Key Points – Coming Soon

Depression

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting 300 million people. By adulthood, 20% of teens will have experienced depression. Learn more about warning signs, symptoms, and effects of depression, as well as tips for helping a friend with depression.

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Key Points – Coming Soon

LGBTQ+ & Mental Health

LGBTQ people are 3x more likely to deal with mental health problems. Find out more.

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Key Points – Coming Soon

TIPS AND TRICKS

The following documents aim to provide some suggestions for commonly asked questions.

EXTRAS

Buddy Program Resources

Club Advisor Resources

Middle School Presentations

Regional Resources

Meet Our Staff

Margaret Burton

Columbus and Southern California Regional Program Manager

margaret.b@www.bringchange2mind.org

Favorite Band/Artist
Florence and the Machine

Favorite Book
Dangerous Angels (The Weetzie Bat Series) by Francesca Lia Block
Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling

Favorite place to visit/travel to and why
Switzerland! I was lucky enough to call Switzerland my summer home for four years. It is the most beautiful country that offers everything I love in life. Mountains, lakes, rivers, amazing food, and all the adventure opportunities ever.

Favorite dessert
Flourless chocolate cake, Italian hot chocolate, Chocolate milk, Chocolate milkshakes… just all the chocolate. And pistachio gelato.

Favorite quote
“Do you have the discipline to be a free spirit?” – Gabrielle Roth

Leanne Loughran

National Program Director

leanne.l@www.bringchange2mind.org

Favorite Band/Artist
Dolly Parton and Dixie Chicks

Favorite Book
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone by JK Rowling
The Last Mrs. Parish by Liv Constantine

Favorite place to visit/travel to and why
I could give a list but basically anywhere that’s warm, by the beach and has a Starbucks nearby will get a solid 10/10 from me. With two young kids it’s the little, stress-reducing things that matter at the moment!
Pre-kids, my favorite place to visit was Peru. Machu Picchu is as amazing as the Insta pics make it seem and the people are so sweet! The 5-day trek tested my quads to the limit but it was so worth it! 

Favorite dessert
Anything with chocolate: chocolate mousse, chocolate molten lava cake, brownies. chocolate cupcakes…. You see where I’m going with this.

Favorite quote
“Life is like a cup of tea; it’s all in how you make it.”

Brenna Williams

National Program Manager

brenna.w@www.bringchange2mind.org

Favorite Band/Artist
Head and the Heart & honestly anything musical theatre

Favorite Book
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
Educated by Tara Westover

Favorite place to visit/travel to and why
Paris! I think I ate cheese and bread in every meal when I visited, so how could I not love it?!  But being on the west coast, it’s been a lot easier to get to Hawaii. It’s far enough away and feels different enough so that I’m able to truly relax and be off the grid. Nothing beats laying in the shade (I’m pale) by the pool or ocean eating nachos. Or you can go on fun adventures!! Though I don’t recommend getting stuck zip lining in the biggest rainstorm of the last decade!!

Favorite dessert
Overall I prefer salty/savory foods but I do love creme brulee! Give me a torch and I’ll make it myself.

Favorite quote
“Esse Quam Videri” (to be rather than to seem)

Leanne Murphy

Phoenix Regional Program Manager

leanne.murphy@www.bringchange2mind.org

Favorite Band/Artist
Lizzo and The Lumineers

Favorite Book
China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan and Salt by Nayyirah Waheed

Favorite place to visit/travel to and why
If you are a hippie at heart like me, Sedona is amazing! Brilliant red rock views, calming energy vortexes, and great food!

Favorite dessert
Crème Brûlée

Favorite quote
“There is a diva in there, but all she needs is a little bit of a bold lip.” – Jonathan Van Ness

Dior Vargas

Tri-State Regional Program Manager

dior.v@www.bringchange2mind.org

Favorite Band/Artist
Old school Linkin Park, Paramore

Favorite Book
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Firebird by Mark Doty

Favorite place to visit/travel to and why
La Jolla, CA

Favorite dessert
Anything chocolate or a root beer float.

Favorite quote
“From the beginning of time, in childhood, I thought that pain meant I was not loved. It meant I loved.” – Louise Gluck