#CreateConnectCare is Creative Vision’s youth-driven mental health and well-being initiative that empowers youth ages 11-18 to share their stories, build empathy, and spark change through creative expression.
The world can be a tough place for young people. They face pressures from school, social media, and the ever-changing world around them. Now more than ever, they need support, understanding, and a safe space to express themselves.
These issues are compounded now for youth and educators in California as they struggle to make sense of the world around them in the wake of the devastating wildfires.
In response, Creative Visions has expanded #CreateConnectCare to provide vital resources and support for young people, educators, and parents coping with this trauma. We are collaborating with organizations to help empower healing and resilience through creative expression, which provides a powerful outlet for processing emotions, fostering connection, and overcoming trauma.
Throughout the recovery and rebuilding efforts, we will offer support to displaced youth and educators in Altadena, the Palisades, Santa Monica, Malibu and Topanga areas through #CreateConnectCare.
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#CreateConnectCare provides an online platform and on-the-ground spaces for young people to share their mental health experiences and perspectives to raise awareness, foster empathy, and inspire action.
- Youth share through art, writing, music, and other creative outlets.
- They connect with each other and with mental health resources, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- They take agency over their emotional well-being through self-care practices, challenge stigma, and empower themselves to seek support when needed.
We need your support!
Donate to #CreateConnectCare today and help empower young people to prioritize their mental health and well-being. Together, we can create a world where every young person feels seen, heard, and supported.
Your support will:
- Help schools and community organizations to bring #CreateConnectCare to more young people.
- Support teachers in helping youth explore different forms of creative expression for healing and well-being.
- Provide resources and materials for creative projects.
- Extend the opportunity for youth to share stories and artwork.