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Community Outreach

Fighting Mental Health Stigma by

Starting Conversations, Education, & Connection


UPCOMING MENTAL HEALTH EVENT:
cONNECTION WITH A PURPOSE

Date: October 25, 2025

Location: Milton Community Center

Time: 10AM - 2PM

Cost: Free!

We believe that when the community is equipped with the tools to recognize, to assess, and cope with mental health challenges. Our goal with this event is to empower our community by providing practical resources and support in a fun Fall family environment. Mental health starts with awareness.

This FREE EVENT will FEATURE THE FOLLOWING:

- Free Fall Professional Family Photo run by Roots2Nest Photographs

- Food catered by Blake's BBQ


[Please register to receive a FREE meal ticket.]


- Kids Fun Zone: crafts, activities, games + MORE

- Mental Health Resources from Local Organization - learn how to get involved!

- Lectures by Mental Health Professionals

LECTURE TOPICS INCLUDE:

1. How to Have the Conversation: Suicide Prevention for Kids & Teens: Learn practical strategies and gain confidence in how to approach and discuss difficult mental health topics with loved ones. 2. Teen Depression, Anxiety, and Cell Phones --- Oh My! : This will offer guidance on navigating the challenges of technology in modern parenting and fostering healthy family attachments. This lecture is aimed towards parents of teens! 3. What Your Child's Behavior is Telling You & How to Teach Emotional Regulation: Gain valuable insights into interpreting your child's actions and understanding what their behavior may be communicating. This is aimed towards parents with smaller kiddos!


— If you’re a local organization/vendor looking to partner with us or have any questions about the event, contact: 

Lyla Mills Lylamills@Lmillscounseling.com

REGISTER TODAY!

Start a Conversation!

Spreading Hope One Shirt At A Time

Mental Health Merch

Someone considering suicide once shared that they thought, "As I walk to the bridge, if one person smiles at me, I wont do it." The most simple acts of kindness can have a huge impact. In this spirit we have created JCAC's shirts with an empowering message on the back of all shirts, and fun mental health messages on the front. All proceeds support our no cost community resources (below.)

Buy Yours Today!

1) Choose your color

2) Choose your favorite front

3) Order for yourself and a friend!

Shop Our Shirts Here

No- Cost Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Coloring Book

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Great way to start conversations with children and teens. A resources we make for school counselors, medical professionals, and parents. No Cost, click to download

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Affirmation Cards

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We pass these out at every event! Download yours to use at home, in your practice, or at your school. No Cost, click to download

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Suicide Prevent Resource List

We use this resource list whenever we give a lecture on suicide prevention. Use this for yourself, y...More

We use this resource list whenever we give a lecture on suicide prevention. Use this for yourself, your family, or your school! No Cost, click to download

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JCAC Podcast

Making accurate mental health education accessible

JCAC's Healing Through Connection Podcast tackles the hot topics of the day concerning men...More

JCAC's Healing Through Connection Podcast tackles the hot topics of the day concerning mental health. JCAC's YouTube channel offers educational videos about depression, anxiety, coping skills, & guided imagery. JCAC's goal is to make accurate mental heath education accessible in our new misinformation tik-tok world.

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Healing Through Connection Podcast


We launch a full length episode once a month, and launch shorts of our episodes on the YouTube Channel


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We launch a full length episode once a month, and launch shorts of our episodes on the YouTube Channel

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JCACounseling  YouTube Channel


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Check out our Marriage Master Class, Anxiety Series, Depression Series, or Guided Imagery Series. Also catch the video version of our podcast and it's shorts.

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Meet JCAC's Community Outreach Coordinator!


To Schedule an event with JCAC with your school, your walk, or to build a referral partner, please email Lyla: LylaMills@lmillscounseling.com


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Meet JCAC's Community Outreach Coordinator!


To Schedule an event with JCAC with your school, your walk, or to build a referral partner, please email Lyla: LylaMills@lmillscounseling.com

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JCAC's Community Partners

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Johns Creek and Alpharetta Counseling works hand in hand with Teachers as Tutors to offer a holistic approach to your child's emotional and academic needs. Teachers as Tutors offers the following services from certified teachers with classroom experience: Tutoring for regular Ed K-12th grade - Tutoring for special education K-12th grade - Homeschool Assistance - IEP Advovacy and support - Educational Assessments


Call 678-783-7592 for more information.

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FCS INNOVATION ACADEMY

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FCS Innovation Academy is a STEM magnet high school in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving students in the north Fulton area. The school offers three career pathways—Engineering, Information Technology, and Health Sciences—through a hands-on, project-based curriculum that emphasizes real-world problem solving and innovation, students engage in unique learning experiences like Flex Fridays, where they collaborate with industry professionals and apply their skills to authentic challenges as they relate to the three pathways.


Nicolas Spoerer - Social Studies Teacher 770-542-9943 spoerern@fultonschools.org


Laura Taylor – Business Partner Liaison 404-583-8761 TaylorLS@fultonschools.org

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Training these systems impact higher functionality like learning, behavior, coordination and emotional regulation. We provide support for both children and adults with ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, learning challenges, dyslexia & reading difficulties, autism, and stress & overwhelm.


BrainVive info@brainvive.com (678) 825-2631

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At Soublis Psychological Associates, we believe that every individual and family deserves compassionate, evidence-based care. Whether you are seeking services for your child, yourself, or your family, the associates of Soublis Psychological Associates are committed to providing a warm and supportive environment to focus on your specific needs.


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LRJ FOUNDATION

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The Lou Ruspi Jr. Foundation (LRJ) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving mental wellness and preventing suicide through interactive, educational programs for schools and communities. We creatively engage audiences with real-life simulations and open discussions that build understanding, resilience, and hope.


Our Wear Yellow, #BetterThanYesterday movement inspires people to make a visible statement for mental health awareness—reminding us all that yellow represents well-being, connection, and the courage to break the stigma surrounding mental health.


Through evidence-based presentations, we address key topics such as anxiety, depression, coping skills, suicide prevention, and healthy relationships. At LRJ, we believe that fostering positive mental wellness empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and improves every aspect of life.


TeamLRJ@LRJfoundation.com

(570) 840-2680 or (570) 687-3500

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BRAINVIVE

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At BrainVive, we help adults and kids train their nervous system to access coping skills, lessen anxiety, boost confidence, improve learning and focus abilities. We deliver a non-invasive 30-day Neuro Rehab Protocol™ that harnesses the brain's natural neuroplasticity to establish new connections and abilities in the vestibular, auditory, visual, and limbic systems.


Training these systems impact higher functionality like learning, behavior, coordination and emotional regulation. We provide support for both children and adults with ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, learning challenges, dyslexia & reading difficulties, autism, and stress & overwhelm.


BrainVive info@brainvive.com (678) 825-2631

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