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Learn about the impact that The Beehive Alliance has on pediatric mental health . The Beehive Alliance is a fully volunteer-based organization started in 2019 that is dedicated to creating a "buzz" around pediatric mental and behavioral health issues. We are committed to providing the resources necessary to families in our local and national community burdened by these issues so that no child is denied access to treatments that change lives. Access our condensed impact summary and membership breakdown 2023 Impact Statement With your support, The Beehive Alliance raised $150,000 for Children's mental health. This year we split out donation between The Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion and their national On Our Sleeves program. $100,000 - The Behavioral Health Mobile Response Unit: The Psychiatric Crisis Department (PCD) has been a crucial place for families to go when their children have had a mental health crisis. From the time the PCD opened in 2020 to the first part of 2022, the PCD volume increased by 44%. Families are already calling when they are in crisis and in some cases, an in-person response can provide the help needed to stabilize the crisis and help a family avoid presenting to the PCD, reserving resources for the patients who are most likely to need hospitalization. One initiative Nationwide Children’s has embarked on is establishing the Mobile Response and Stabilization Service (MRSS). This program includes screening and triage via a crisis line; then provides a mobile response and de-escalation services including interventions; and finally, establishes an individualized stabilization plan. The overall goals for MRSS is to build skills, achieve family goals, counsel on crisis prevention techniques and environmental safety, and avoid psychiatric admission. Our donation allows for additional staff trained in de-escalation techniques as well as additional transportation resources. $50,000 - On Our Sleeves Mental Wellness Teacher Kits Subscription Boxes: This program is currently in the pilot phase and is being utilized by 500 classrooms across the U.S. The Mental Wellness Teacher Kits are provided to classrooms every month with various topics to help educate teachers on children’s mental health and teach everyday mental health and wellness skills. Each kit contains a guide for teachers on each month’s mental wellness topic and its relation to the school year; a student activity, including supplements to ensure activity success; Parent Tips to send to parents to continue mental wellness strategies beyond the classroom, and a teacher appreciation gift. Each kit also includes a QR code for teachers to scan and provide feedback on that month’s kit, to share what’s working and what could be improved, and to help guide future versions of the kits. The target population for these kits is first through fifth-grade teachers, their students, and the students’ parents or caregivers. Their goal is to reach children in a space that’s familiar and comfortable to them, that encourages them to be open and share their feelings, and provides them the tools they need to understand their feelings, and what they can do to improve their mental health and cope with challenges they may experience. The gift from the Beehive Alliance will send a year-long subscription to 100 classrooms. What else did we do in 2023? The Beehive was busy creating a buzz around pediatric and adolescent behavioral and mental health this year! Back To School Backpacks Having what you need for school improves a child's mental health. With help from Sponsor Abercrombie and Fitch Co, we created over 200 backpacks filled with school suplies, hygiene kits, and mental health tools. Backpacks were distributed by Student Success Stores. A Night In the Hive We held our second annual A Night In the Hive: Garden Party. Our generous sponsors, donors, and guests proved once again that children's mental health is important to us! Special Partnerships In 2023 we connected with more community partners than ever before! With their help, we spread our message further and reached additional families who needed our help. Social Media Outreach Our social media team amplified the voices of experts in the field and provided hundreds of free mental health resources to followers nationwide. Join us @BeehiveAlliance #BuzzforPMH Our viral lemonade stand fundraiser raised $15,000! We're proud that this fundraiser involves families to breaking stigmas at the ground level. Back to School Mental Health Fair We hosted our third FREE back-to-school mental health fair with Seeds of Caring. We provided school-aged children with mental health tools to carry with them through the school year. 2022 Impact Statement The Beehive Alliance is proud to announce a 2022 donation of $75,000! Our donation will support a Primary Care Clinician pilot program created by the experts at the Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion and On Our Sleeves. The goal of this program is to develop and provide resources that primary care clinicians can use to start important conversations and give valuable tools to families on how to support the mental health of their children. The program will create and give resources that facilitate the conversation and goal-setting between the clinician and the families. Additionally, they will conduct impact surveys to understand if the materials are being utilized and beneficial and receive feedback from clinicians and families on what resources could be helpful in the future. What else did we do in 2022? The Beehive was busy creating a buzz around pediatric and adolescent behavioral and mental health this year! Kindness Kits Hundreds of kindness kits were created for patients waiting for treatment at the Behavioral Health Pavilion. Kits include encouraging notes, fidget toys, and small activities to pass the time. A Night In the Hive We raised $40,000 at our first adult-only fundraiser, A Night In the Hive. The support of the community humbled us! School Partnerships We partnered with the experts at Nationwide Childrens and local schools to bring mental health information and resources to families. Social Media Outreach Our social media team amplified the voices of experts in the field and provided hundreds of free mental health resources to followers nationwide. Join us @BeehiveAlliance #BuzzforPMH Our viral lemonade stand fundraiser raised $15,000 while involving families in breaking stigmas at the ground level. Back to School Mental Health Fair We hosted our second FREE back-to-school mental health fair with Seeds of Caring. We provided school aged children with mental health tools to carry with them through the school year. Important Partnerships We partnered with local nonprofits and businesses to increase our impact. Thank you to Seeds of Caring, Red Oak Foundation, Katy Oberle, Balanced Child Method, On Our Sleeves, and the many large and small businesses that supported our mission in 2022. Party In the Patch Our Party in the Patch event tripled in size in 2022! This meant more families experienced our low-pressure way to connect about their mental health in a night of fall fun. Grants Recieved We were honored to receive generous grants from Gabriel's Light, The Ford Foundation, and the MBIA Foundation. 2021 A Year in Review The Beehive Alliance is proud to announce that because of your generosity, we were able to donate $20,000 to programs at Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion and an additional $5,000 to On Our Sleeves (see below for more information). $10,000 Home Based Team This parent training-focused team specializes in assisting overwhelmed parents to improve their connection with their young children. The funds we donated will be used to buy toys, crafts, and interactive games for families to use in their own homes to improve connection and satisfaction in their relationships. $10,000 Integrative Family and Systems Treatment This program provides counseling to family members twice a week to reshape communication patterns. Funds will be used to purchase items and create experiences that create healthy family interactions such as food for shared meals or entry fees for family events. $5,000 Our Our Sleeves With prevention as the focus, funds will be used to create a new mental wellness activity designed by the OOS behavioral health experts. The activity will boost mental health in children. The activity will be used with youth-serving organizations. Kindness Kits We donated 116 kindness kits and 100 additional fidgits to the patients at the Behavioral Health Pavilion. Mental Health Fair We partnered with Seeds of Caring to host a free Be Kind To Yourself (and Others) mental health fair. #BuzzForPMH $11,000 was raised at 16 lemonade stands managed by dedicated child volunteers and their families and 100s of generous donors from 16 states. Gabriel's Light Grant We received a generous grant from Gabriel's Light to be used to provide mental health resources and squash stigmas. Party in the Patch Our first in-person fundraiser was an event that brought families together at Lynd's Fruit Farm. We #SquashedStigmas and raised funds thanks to generous donors, sponsors, and attendees. @BeehiveAlliance We provided almost 100 social media posts and resources that provided tips for caregivers to help children with their mental health. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! CONTACT 2020 How did your generosity make a difference? Because of your support, the Beehive Alliance was able to present a $10,000 Donation To the Behavioral Health Pavillion at Nation Wide Children's Hospital. Our gift will go towards creating an On Our Sleeves educational video to reach children across the United States, and developing a new wellness activity targeting youth organizations. We are honored to present this gift in a year where supporting the mental health of children is more important than ever.

The Beehive Alliance presents A Night In The Hive: Creating A Buzz Around Pediatric Mental Health. Join us for a fundraiser on September 25th in Columbus Ohio to support children's mental health. 9-25-2025 9-25-2025 9-25-2025 9-25-2025 Ready to Spend A Night in the Hive? Buy Your Ticket! "Bee" there as we cross half a million dollars raised for children's mental health in just 5 years! Join us for A Night in the Hive! A magical evening-in-the-garden-themed night filled with live music, gourmet bites, signature drinks, and meaningful impact. Together, we’ll raise critical funds for kids’ mental health programs. HIGHLIGHTS TICKET TYPES ADD-ONS SPEAKER VIP SPEAKER Live music by SWAGG Heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and a hosted bar Inspiring talk by Liam Nix, Clinical Leader in the Psychiatric Crisis Department Live Hand- Painted VIP Favors by LWells Designs Exclusive afterparty with bowling & late-night snacks in The Booth (VIP and add-on tickets only) VIP Tickets $220: VIP Hour (7–8 pm): Inspiring words by Jamiylah Butler, [Crisis Services Clinician, Behavioral Health Services, Nationwide Children’s Hospital] Open bar, hors d’oeuvres, early access to event features. Hand-painted monogrammed tote bags or dop kits by LWells Designs General Admission (8–10 pm): Hosted bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, & presentation After Party (10–11 pm): Bowling & late-night food included General Admission Tickets $150 General Admission (8–10 pm): Hosted bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, & presentation After Party $25: Keep the "buzz going" with bowling & late-night food in "The Booth" Raffle Tickets $25: Chance to win a vacation, wine party, sports tickets & more My Why $20: Share your reason for supporting kids’ mental health on the big screen during the event Liam Nix has been with Nationwide Children’s Hospital since 2014, beginning as a Patient Care Assistant on a Behavioral Health unit while completing his nursing degree at Capital University. After earning his undergraduate degree, he served as a nurse in the Acute Care/Medical-Surgical Float Pool. When the Behavioral Health Pavilion opened, Liam stepped into the role of Charge RN, later advancing to Clinical Leader in the Psychiatric Crisis Department. Upon completing his Master of Science in Nursing Education, he became the Nurse Education Specialist for both inpatient and outpatient services. In addition to his work at Nationwide Children’s, Liam serves as Adjunct Faculty at Capital University, teaching pediatrics and psychiatry. Outside of work, he enjoys tackling DIY projects and cultivating a thriving garden. Jamiylah Butler is a Crisis Services Clinician with Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and brings over 15 years of counseling experience providing both clinical services and leadership. She is passionate about promoting mental health equity and wellness in underserved communities. Her previous roles include serving as a professional school counselor and a university professor, and she is a national speaker on various mental health topics. Jamiylah has co-authored two book chapters, co-edited a peer-reviewed journal, and served in multiple leadership roles in the Texas Counseling Association's Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. Where are you making an impact this year? In 2025 we aim to donate a record $170,000 to children's mental health. Take a look at the programs you're supporting. IMG_7135 IMG_7137 ANITH23-275 copy IMG_7135 1/63 VIP: 7:00 - 8:00 pm GA: 8:00 - 10 pm The Athletic Club Of Columbus Location Our Generous Sponsors 2025 Music Sponsor Floral Sponsor Queen Bee Sponsors Bee Keeper Sponsors Hive Member Sponsors Friends of the Hive Novare Capital Become A Sponsor

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Learn about the impact that The Beehive Alliance has on pediatric mental health . Founded in 2019, The Beehive Alliance is an entirely volunteer-based organization dedicated to creating a buzz around pediatric mental and behavioral health issues. We are committed to funding mental health programs, resources, and research that enhance the mental well-being of children in our country. Want more Information? View A Snapshot Of Who Are Are Download our one-pager to see a breakdown of our membership, donation sources, and impact. More Information 2024 Impact Statement With your support, The Beehive Alliance raised $160,000 for Children's mental health. This year we split our donation between The Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion and the Kids Mental Health Foundation. With your help, we funded the following programs. Safe Mind App Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents aged 10-24 in the United States. Preliminary research indicates that many of these youth engage online about suicide and often use the internet and online communities to explore methods. However, existing parental control apps do not specifically address suicide prevention. The Safe Mind app is a keyboard tool that allows parents and caregivers to install it on their child's phone to monitor keystrokes for suicide-related terms. If any such keystrokes are detected, the content will be blocked, and parents will be notified along with other selected contacts, such as a therapist or school counselor. Additionally, the app will connect them to support resources. The team aims to expand this technology into a desktop plugin. Support from the Beehive Alliance funds the development of the Safe Mind app’s proof of concept, as well as its testing and refinement. The Kids Mental Health Foundation + YMI Mental Health Program for Classrooms Studies show that greater mindfulness correlates significantly with better academic achievement such as grade point average, standardized tests, improved academic performance, better attendance, and fewer suspensions. In partnership with Young Minds Inspired (YMI) and support from The Christina and Ryan Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness, The Kids Mental Health Foundation has created an educational program centered on Breaking Stigmas and Emotional Empowerment for children ages 6-14, in both English and Spanish. This program and promotes mental health and well-being, while helping kids develop The Kids Mental Health Foundation coping strategies with a focus on emotions, healthy habits, gratitude, kindness, happiness, school and social skills. Every YMI program is developed by curriculum experts and reviewed by members the Educator Advisory Board, a blue-ribbon panel of active teachers who ensure that the programs align with academic standards and meet practical classroom needs. Funding from the Beehive Alliance allows The Kids Mental Health Foundation/YMI to create, produce and deliver physical materials to 50,000 classrooms and digital materials to 40,000 teachers. What else did we do in 2024? The Beehive was busy creating a buzz around pediatric and adolescent behavioral and mental health this year! Back To School Backpacks Having what you need for school improves a child's mental health. With help from Sponsor Abercrombie and Fitch Co, we created over 250 backpacks filled with school suplies, hygiene kits, and mental health tools. Backpacks were distributed by Student Success Stores. A Night In the Hive We held our Third annual A Night In the Hive: Garden Party. Our generous sponsors, donors, and guests proved once again that children's mental health is important to us! Special Partnerships In 2024 we connected with more community partners than ever before! With their help, we spread our message further and reached additional families who needed our help. Social Media Outreach Our social media team amplified the voices of experts in the field and provided hundreds of free mental health resources to followers nationwide. Join us @BeehiveAlliance #BuzzforPMH Our viral lemonade stand fundraiser raised $30,000! We're proud that this fundraiser involves families to breaking stigmas at the ground level. Back to School Mental Health Fair We hosted our fourth FREE back-to-school mental health fair with Seeds of Caring. We provided school-aged children with mental health tools to carry with them through the school year. 2023 Impact Statement With your support, The Beehive Alliance raised $150,000 for Children's mental health. This year we split out donation between The Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion and their national On Our Sleeves program. $100,000 - The Behavioral Health Mobile Response Unit: The Psychiatric Crisis Department (PCD) has been a crucial place for families to go when their children have had a mental health crisis. From the time the PCD opened in 2020 to the first part of 2022, the PCD volume increased by 44%. Families are already calling when they are in crisis and in some cases, an in-person response can provide the help needed to stabilize the crisis and help a family avoid presenting to the PCD, reserving resources for the patients who are most likely to need hospitalization. One initiative Nationwide Children’s has embarked on is establishing the Mobile Response and Stabilization Service (MRSS). This program includes screening and triage via a crisis line; then provides a mobile response and de-escalation services including interventions; and finally, establishes an individualized stabilization plan. The overall goals for MRSS is to build skills, achieve family goals, counsel on crisis prevention techniques and environmental safety, and avoid psychiatric admission. Our donation allows for additional staff trained in de-escalation techniques as well as additional transportation resources. $50,000 - On Our Sleeves Mental Wellness Teacher Kits Subscription Boxes: This program is currently in the pilot phase and is being utilized by 500 classrooms across the U.S. The Mental Wellness Teacher Kits are provided to classrooms every month with various topics to help educate teachers on children’s mental health and teach everyday mental health and wellness skills. Each kit contains a guide for teachers on each month’s mental wellness topic and its relation to the school year; a student activity, including supplements to ensure activity success; Parent Tips to send to parents to continue mental wellness strategies beyond the classroom, and a teacher appreciation gift. Each kit also includes a QR code for teachers to scan and provide feedback on that month’s kit, to share what’s working and what could be improved, and to help guide future versions of the kits. The target population for these kits is first through fifth-grade teachers, their students, and the students’ parents or caregivers. Their goal is to reach children in a space that’s familiar and comfortable to them, that encourages them to be open and share their feelings, and provides them the tools they need to understand their feelings, and what they can do to improve their mental health and cope with challenges they may experience. The gift from the Beehive Alliance will send a year-long subscription to 100 classrooms. What else did we do in 2023? The Beehive was busy creating a buzz around pediatric and adolescent behavioral and mental health this year! Back To School Backpacks Having what you need for school improves a child's mental health. With help from Sponsor Abercrombie and Fitch Co, we created over 200 backpacks filled with school suplies, hygiene kits, and mental health tools. Backpacks were distributed by Student Success Stores. A Night In the Hive We held our second annual A Night In the Hive: Garden Party. Our generous sponsors, donors, and guests proved once again that children's mental health is important to us! Special Partnerships In 2023 we connected with more community partners than ever before! With their help, we spread our message further and reached additional families who needed our help. Social Media Outreach Our social media team amplified the voices of experts in the field and provided hundreds of free mental health resources to followers nationwide. Join us @BeehiveAlliance #BuzzforPMH Our viral lemonade stand fundraiser raised $15,000! We're proud that this fundraiser involves families to breaking stigmas at the ground level. Back to School Mental Health Fair We hosted our third FREE back-to-school mental health fair with Seeds of Caring. We provided school-aged children with mental health tools to carry with them through the school year. 2022 Impact Statement The Beehive Alliance is proud to announce a 2022 donation of $75,000! Our donation will support a Primary Care Clinician pilot program created by the experts at the Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion and On Our Sleeves. The goal of this program is to develop and provide resources that primary care clinicians can use to start important conversations and give valuable tools to families on how to support the mental health of their children. The program will create and give resources that facilitate the conversation and goal-setting between the clinician and the families. Additionally, they will conduct impact surveys to understand if the materials are being utilized and beneficial and receive feedback from clinicians and families on what resources could be helpful in the future. What else did we do in 2022? The Beehive was busy creating a buzz around pediatric and adolescent behavioral and mental health this year! Kindness Kits Hundreds of kindness kits were created for patients waiting for treatment at the Behavioral Health Pavilion. Kits include encouraging notes, fidget toys, and small activities to pass the time. A Night In the Hive We raised $40,000 at our first adult-only fundraiser, A Night In the Hive. The support of the community humbled us! School Partnerships We partnered with the experts at Nationwide Childrens and local schools to bring mental health information and resources to families. Social Media Outreach Our social media team amplified the voices of experts in the field and provided hundreds of free mental health resources to followers nationwide. Join us @BeehiveAlliance #BuzzforPMH Our viral lemonade stand fundraiser raised $15,000 while involving families in breaking stigmas at the ground level. Back to School Mental Health Fair We hosted our second FREE back-to-school mental health fair with Seeds of Caring. We provided school aged children with mental health tools to carry with them through the school year. Important Partnerships We partnered with local nonprofits and businesses to increase our impact. Thank you to Seeds of Caring, Red Oak Foundation, Katy Oberle, Balanced Child Method, On Our Sleeves, and the many large and small businesses that supported our mission in 2022. Party In the Patch Our Party in the Patch event tripled in size in 2022! This meant more families experienced our low-pressure way to connect about their mental health in a night of fall fun. Grants Recieved We were honored to receive generous grants from Gabriel's Light, The Ford Foundation, and the MBIA Foundation. 2021 A Year in Review The Beehive Alliance is proud to announce that because of your generosity, we were able to donate $20,000 to programs at Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion and an additional $5,000 to On Our Sleeves (see below for more information). $10,000 Home Based Team This parent training-focused team specializes in assisting overwhelmed parents to improve their connection with their young children. The funds we donated will be used to buy toys, crafts, and interactive games for families to use in their own homes to improve connection and satisfaction in their relationships. $10,000 Integrative Family and Systems Treatment This program provides counseling to family members twice a week to reshape communication patterns. Funds will be used to purchase items and create experiences that create healthy family interactions such as food for shared meals or entry fees for family events. $5,000 Our Our Sleeves With prevention as the focus, funds will be used to create a new mental wellness activity designed by the OOS behavioral health experts. The activity will boost mental health in children. The activity will be used with youth-serving organizations. Kindness Kits We donated 116 kindness kits and 100 additional fidgits to the patients at the Behavioral Health Pavilion. Mental Health Fair We partnered with Seeds of Caring to host a free Be Kind To Yourself (and Others) mental health fair. #BuzzForPMH $11,000 was raised at 16 lemonade stands managed by dedicated child volunteers and their families and 100s of generous donors from 16 states. Gabriel's Light Grant We received a generous grant from Gabriel's Light to be used to provide mental health resources and squash stigmas. Party in the Patch Our first in-person fundraiser was an event that brought families together at Lynd's Fruit Farm. We #SquashedStigmas and raised funds thanks to generous donors, sponsors, and attendees. @BeehiveAlliance We provided almost 100 social media posts and resources that provided tips for caregivers to help children with their mental health. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! CONTACT 2020 How did your generosity make a difference? Because of your support, the Beehive Alliance was able to present a $10,000 Donation To the Behavioral Health Pavillion at Nation Wide Children's Hospital. Our gift will go towards creating an On Our Sleeves educational video to reach children across the United States, and developing a new wellness activity targeting youth organizations. We are honored to present this gift in a year where supporting the mental health of children is more important than ever.

Get to know the passionate individuals behind our non-profit organization. Explore the diverse and dedicated team driving our mission forward. Meet Our Team The Beehive Alliance and a fully volunteer-based nonprofit organization. As a grassroots movement, we rely on the dedication of those in our community who are also passionate about pediatric behavioral and mental health. We are so proud of our team. Learn more about us below! Co-Founder Liason to the Hospital & A Night In the Hive CoChair Taylor Germain "My professional background is in teaching and behavior analysis, specifically working within the Autism community. I have always felt inspired by not only the kids with whom I have worked but the opportunity I had to work for Nationwide Children's Hospital at their Autism Center. When I left to stay home with my children, I longed for a way to give back to the hospital and community with whom I had worked so closely. We are so fortunate to have Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Behavioral Health Pavilion here in Columbus serving our children when they need its services. With the emergent pediatric mental health crisis, now is the time for our community to come together and support this incredible hospital and the many programs they have developed to combat this crisis." Taylor@thebeehivealliance.com Co-Founder Brad Sheely "Having 3 young children and seeing the range of emotions they go through on a daily basis really got me paying closer attention to pediatric mental health. When I saw the work that was being done by On Our Sleeves in 2018 it resonated with me, so I sent an email inquiring on how to get involved. A few weeks later I was connected with Taylor, as she shared a similar passion and desire to get involved, and the idea of The Beehive Alliance was born. I love the small, but mighty, group we have formed and the positive impact we are having on pediatric behavioral health in our local community!" Membership@thebeehivealliance.com President Katie Hesketh "As a former 4th grade teacher, I watched students struggle with anxiety and other behavioral and mental health challenges. Not only was it difficult at times to find the resources these children and their families needed, but the stigma often prevented them from seeking help. After losing a former student, I realized that mental health challenges don't discriminate - even the outwardly happiest children from the most loving families need support. Now as a parent of 3, pediatric mental health feels even more personal. My children and my former students are the fuel behind every thing I do for the Beehive." Katie@thebeehivealliance.com Vice President Megan Hall "As a former preschool aid and teacher who worked directly with students with behavioral health needs, I saw firsthand what a deep support system can do for not only the child but for the parents. Creating environments for children and families to get the resources they need, surrounded by unwavering support and reduced stigmas, can change the trajectory of a child's life. Beehive Alliance supports and funds easy access to these life-changing resources and I am so proud to be a part of this movement!" Meg@thebeehivealliance.com Finance Chair Sara Robertson "Pediatric mental health has never been more important, and it is never too early to start. I’ve seen firsthand the impact early intervention had on our son, and it has made me passionate about the importance of helping all children reach their full potential via access to resources and treatment. I love being part of the buzz in a hive of amazing volunteers who share my passion for helping children develop self-confidence, raise self-esteem and create a healthy emotional outlook." Finance@thebeehivealliance.com A Night In the Hive Chair Kylie Bentine As a new mother of two young kids, both born during a global pandemic, my curiosity of mental health impacts on children continued to rise. My sister is also a pediatric psych nurse and one of my personal role models for the impact she makes in her field. I want to be part of a movement that changes stigmas around mental health and works to provide resources to children and families in need. The Beehive Alliance helps fulfill me in more ways than I knew possible & I'm so excited for the bright future ahead." Kylie@thebeehivealliance.com A Night In the Hive Co-Chair Alex Crock "I was involved in a pediatric non-profit throughout high school & college and was looking for something that filled this passion in my adult life. The Beehive Alliance has done just that! With all that has happened over the last two years, pediatric mental health seems more relevant than ever and I am proud to be a part of an organization that focuses its efforts on this. My favorite thing about the Beehive Alliance is it's "grassroots" nature and how much of an impact we are making within the greater Columbus community and beyond in such a short amount of time! I am excited to see what 2022 has in store!" Membership Chair Amy Barger "Beehive Alliance was the exact thing I’ve been waiting to be involved with. As a former elementary educator, I had watched our young students show up with increasing levels of anxiety that was leaving them uncertain and lacking confidence. It was time for mental health to come to the forefront of children’s overall health. Last year I loved watching my three children share my passion through the Lemonade Stand. They helped raise nearly $400 for our mission." Membership@thebeehivealliance.com Membership Co-Chair Sara Roby "As a mom of two toddlers, I found myself digging for resources to help lay a healthy foundation for their mental health. On Our Sleeves has provided me with such wonderful resources and through that search I found The Beehive Alliance. I am passionate about the work The Beehive Alliance is doing to help build a world where all children and families have access to the resources they need to live a happy and mentally healthy life!" Party in the Patch Co-Chair Megan D'Ambrosio "As an education consultant and former elementary teacher, I’ve seen firsthand the rising mental health needs and disparities among children nationwide. Exacerbated by the global pandemic, too often the mental health crises hit close to home. I was drawn to the Beehive Alliance’s mission to create a “buzz” around pediatric mental and behavioral health. We talk about all kinds of feelings in our house, even with our two year old, thanks to the resources I’ve gained from the Beehive Alliance. I look forward to collectively breaking stigmas as we talk, learn, and grow together as an organization and community." Party In the Patch Co-Chair Kateri Salavitabar Communications Chair Britney Bohling "As a middle school teacher, I have seen a range of pediatric mental health issues, and know the importance of bringing awareness to it, as well as making resources for children and families readily available. When I became a mom I knew I needed to get more involved with pediatric mental health, and The Beehive Alliance is just what I was looking for! I am excited to be part of a group that is working to end the stigma of mental health and actively helping the children and families in our community!" Lemonade Fundraiser Chair Taylor Darkoch "I was introduced to the Beehive Alliance through a friend and I was eager to find a way to get involved after hearing their mission. The Beehive Alliance combines two things I care deeply about - mental health & children. Over the past few years it's become clear how important mental health & wellness are for everyone. I'm excited to join a group that is not only about raising awareness but also funding to give children & families the support they need. I can't wait to see the impact this organization continues to have on the community, both in Columbus and beyond!" Lemonade Fundraiser Co-Chair Racheal Lindsey "As a mother of young children and a background as a Nurse Practitioner, I feel that mental health in our country has never been so important. I believe that we need to prioritize mental health and teach children skills to develop emotional intelligence and tear down the stigma of mental illness. Providing accessible mental health resources and timely interventions are keys to the success of the upcoming generations. I am excited to be part of such an important cause and look forward to raising funds and awareness of the pediatric behavioral health issues that exist in our community."

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Find out about all upcoming Beehive Alliance events. Please join us and help us stop stigmas around pediatric mental health! Upcoming Events Party In the Patch: Squashing Stigmas Together Thu, Oct 09 Lynd Fruit Farm .5 miles W of the Market More info Purchase Tickets

The Beehive Alliance Partners presents our annual free back-to-school Bee Kind Back-To-School Kick Off mental welness fair in Columbus Ohio. Bee Kind Back-to-School Kick Off Created in 2021 as a response to increasing back-to-school anxiety, we are excited for our 5th annual FREE mental wellness fair! Get ready for a fun and meaningful day where children will build their very own mental health toolbox filled with helpful tools and strategies they can use all school year long! Kids will explore hands-on activities, learn ways to take care of their minds and hearts, and discover how being kind to themselves can help them spread kindness to others. Meanwhile, caregivers can connect with community experts and gather resources to support their children's mental wellness. Join us as we kick off the school year feeling strong, supported, and ready to thrive! This fun & engaging event will include activities like yoga, kindness kits to be donated, affirmation pictures, kindness rocks, a take-home plant, information and resources from partners, and more! Children will create a toolkit of mental health strategies that can be used all year, and caregivers will have the opportunity to get resources from our community partners. 1 day to the event Party In the Patch: Squashing Stigmas Together Thu, Oct 09 Buy Tickets Join us August 17th! *Event to be rescheduled. Where: Westerville Community Center When: Session One : 1:00 - 2:30 pm Session Two : 2:30 - 4 pm Details : This is a FREE event for children 4-12. School-aged children complete fun activities to create a back-to-school mental wellness toolkit to use all year. Caregivers will have an opportunity to chat with community partners and experts. Want to Join us? Email Katie@thebeehivealliance.com ! We love to partner with other like-minded groups and individuals in the community. We are grateful to our current partners who make this event so impactful: Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health The Balanced Child Method Yoga Red Oak Family Foundation Kids Mental Health Foundation NAMI Ohio Student Success Stores A Special Thank You This year's mental health fair is sponsored by Abercrombie and Fitch & Co. In addition to supporting the event, they generously donated 250 backpacks to be used at our Abercrombie and Fitch Co. Kindness Kit Station. The 250 backpacks they donated will be stuffed with mental health tools, school supplies, hygiene items, and cheer cards and will be distributed by Student Success Stores. A

The Beehive Alliance collaborated with Upper Arlington Safety Town to help children learn about identifying and expressing feelings safely. Safety Town: Safe Feelings The Beehive Alliance is honored to have a spot at Safety Town this year. We hope your child feels empowered to identify their feelings and express them safely! Below you'll find resources to help caregivers connect with their children at home and help them navigate the years ahead. The Beehive Alliance is a fully volunteer-powered nonprofit that raises awareness and funding for children's mental and behavioral health. We donate every dollar raised to Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion and The Kids Mental Health Foundation. Explore our website to learn more about who we are, our impact, and how you can get involved! Kids' Mental Health Foundation Resources Resources for caregivers to help you with every stage of your child's life: - Tantrums - Big feelings - Starting at a new school - Making Friends - Big life events - And so many more! Go Noodle - Brain Breaks Want to get things back on track after a long day? Take a break with your child - practice mindfulness, yoga, breathing, or just get their wiggles out with a dance! Book List - Check out this list for books to read with your child to reinforce feelings and the healthy way to deal with them. Join us at our FREE Back-to-School Mental Health Fair August 17 This free event provides kids and caregivers with tools they can use to support their mental health all school year long.

Support the Beehive Alliance in fostering youth mental health awareness. Help families access life-changing care nationwide. The Beehive Alliance is a non-profit organization started in 2019 that is dedicated to creating a buzz around pediatric mental and behavioral health issues. We are committed to providing the resources necessary to families in our local community burdened by these issues, so that no child is denied access to treatments that change lives. Make A Difference Today! First Name Last Name Email Address I’m donating in the name of: Choose an option Organization\ Honoree name: DONATE Prefer Venmo? Click Here The Beehive Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 85-1235719). Contributions to The Beehive Alliance are tax-deductible to the extent allowed under IRS guidelines. Mailing Address: The Beehive Alliance 1733 W Lane Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43221 1

Discover the perfect opportunity to support our non-profit organization through our sponsorship sign-up. Join us in making a meaningful impact today! Sponsorship Payment Options Thank you for your support! ACH Transfer or Zelle Email Katie@Thebeehivealliance.com for ACH instructions Zelle: Finance@thebeehivealliance.com *No Fees! Venmo Venmo @TheBeehiveAlliance *Venmo collects a small fee Check A check can be mailed to The Beehive Alliance C/O Katie Hesketh 2116 Tremont Road, Columbus Ohio 43221 *No Fees! Credit Card or PayPal Pay with credit card or Paypal through our donate page. *A small fee is deducted by Paypal. Have an item? Email to arrange a pick up or drop off. Thank you!