Sprout Society

Nurturing Young Minds

Sprout Society

MENTAL HEALTH AND COPING SKILLS PROGRAM

Children are experiencing increasing levels of stress, anxiety, emotional challenges, and social pressures at younger ages. Many lack access to age-appropriate mental health education and coping skills that can support emotional wellness and resilience.

Ages Served

Ages 12-18

90%Coping Improvement
50+Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation
4+Local Foundations
The Challenge

Empowering Children Early

Early childhood is a critical window for social-emotional growth. We address early symptoms of stress, comparison, and peer isolation through interactive and therapeutic mental health tools designed specifically for ages 12-18.

Who We Serve

Our Approach

What We Deliver

Topics Explored

Understanding emotionsEmotional Wheel activitiesStress vs. AnxietyCoping skillsFriendship and communicationSocial media awarenessMindfulness and breathingSelf-esteem and confidenceHealthy habits and resilience
Our Method

How We Teach Coping

1

Emotional Literacy

Introducing emotional vocabulary and identifying stress triggers using our customized Emotion Wheel.

2

Coping Toolkits

Equipping children with breathing methods, creative writing exercises, and healthy stress reduction tools.

3

Integration & Resilience

Sustaining healthy mental health habits into middle and high school settings through regular peer support groups.

Outcomes We Track (KPIs)

Funding Needs

Support allows OCC to provide curriculum materials, therapeutic play activities, youth journal supplies, facilitator costs, parent engagement resources, and program evaluation tools.

Program Partners

Working together to achieve lasting outcomes in Hampton Roads.

Portsmouth United
Portsmouth General Hospital Fdn
Kirra Counseling and Co.
James Bentley Treatment ProgramĀ