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The Beehive Alliance Partners presents our annual free back-to-school Bee Kind Back-To-School Kick Off mental health fair in Columbus Ohio. FREE: BEE Kind to Yourself: Mental Health Fair 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 through Student Success stores, 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. 22 days to the event Party In the Patch: Squashing Stigmas Together Thu, Oct 08 RSVP Details Where: Upper Arlington Community Center: 5th Floor When: March 1st: 1-3 pm . The event ends at 3, so please plan enough time to work through the 8 stations. 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. Yoga Sessions by Balanced Child Method: 1:30, 2, & 2:30 pm. Parking: Please park in the North or South garages and enter through the main entrance (if you're not a BCCC member). 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 Student Success Stores A Special Thank You We are proud to announce that this year's mental health fair is generously powered by a grant from the CMAF Youth Advisory Council. The CMAF Youth Advisory Council (Youth Council) is an organization that educates youth on the processes surrounding youth health and wellness-related philanthropy and grantmaking. It is comprised entirely of students, ages 13 to 18, and is an integral part of our organization. This year's Kindness Kits are 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

Become a sponser of a Beehive Alliance event and let your customers know that you support pediatric behavioral and mental health! Event Sponsorship Join us as a sponsor at one of our 3 major fundraising events May #BuzzforPMH Community-Led Lemonade Stands This event kicks off mental health month in May. Families and organizations volunteer to host lemonade stands that benefit pediatric mental health, helping us to approach the issue from the ground level by decreasing stigmas and creating a buzz around pediatric mental health. Last year, we raised $30,000 in one weekend! Sponsorship Opportunities: Donation Matching Event Page Sept. A Night In the Hive Our biggest fundraiser of the year. This adults-only fundraiser brings the community together with moving speeches by mental health experts, live music, delicious food and drinks, and an exciting silent auction. Join us in our goal to raise $100,000! Sponsorship Opportunities Event Sponsorship Silent Auction Donation Digital Screen Advertisements Event Page Oct. Party In The Patch This family-friendly fundraiser began as a fun way for families to come together safely in 2021. Hosted at Lynd Farm, participants enjoy all the fall fun - hayrides, corn mazes, zip lines, campfires, and more - in an environment that promotes low-pressure conversations about mental health in your own family. Sponsorship Opportunities Event Sponsorship Kids' Raffle Item Donation Event Page Sponsorship Levels and Detailed Benefits Questions? Email Katie@thebeehivealliance.com Download our 2026 Sponsorship Packet Download Join Us Sponsoring a Beehive event is more than a donation - it's a chance to show your support and end stigmas. Your partnership helps end stigma around children’s mental health while funding real, community-based impact.

Discover a wealth of mental health resources at Nationwide Children's, including the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion and 'On Our Sleeves' initiative. Mental Health Resources Nationwide Children's: On Our Sleeves On Our Sleeves has created a network of support around the millions of families around the country living with mental illness by addressing the stigma associated with this diagnosis and providing the tools necessary to improve behavioral health outcomes. Mental Health Resources Find mental and behavioral health resources and other information close to home. Nationwide Children's: Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion The Behavioral Health Pavilion is America's largest center dedicated exclusively to child and adolescent behavioral and mental health on a pediatric medical campus. It features inpatient services, intensive outpatient services, a Psychiatric Crisis Department and research all under one roof. Learn more here! The Buzz With Dr. Huston PHD: Video Series Dr. Huston is a licensed clinical psychologist as well as the clinical director of the On Our Sleeves program at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Watch our original interviews where we discuss a variety of mental health topics that affect children of all ages. Beehive Free Resources These free resources created by the Beehive Alliance are here to support the mental health work you're doing with the children in your own lives. The Beehive Alliance Busy Books Printable busy book for children ages 2 - 6. These amazing resources focus on appropriate preschool skills as well as activities that support social and emotional learning.

Discover the latest buzz about the beehive with our non-profit's press coverage! Stay updated on our impactful initiatives and positive contributions. The Beehive Alliance Is In the Press Buzz About The Beehive The Beehive Alliance relies heavily on word of mouth to spread our message and mission. We're honored to be featured on all forms of media. Thank you for helping us create a "buzz for pediatric and adolescent mental and behavioral health!" Interested in featuring the Beehive in your publication? Make all media inquiries via email to Communications@thebeehivealliance.com.

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.

Want to become a member of the hive? Volunteer? Host a fundraiser? Submit a form to get involved and start creating a buzz around pediatric mental health Party In the Patch: Squashing Stigmas Together Thu, Oct 08 Lynd Fruit Farm .5 miles W of the Market RSVP A Night In the Hive 2026 Fri, Nov 13 Athletic Club Of Columbus Details

Support the Beehive Alliance in fostering youth mental health awareness. Help families access life-changing care nationwide. Now, more than ever, we feel the need to make an impact in our community by working to reduce that stigma felt by so many to seek treatment as well as encourage families to prioritize their child’s mental health as much as they would their physical health. Taylor Germain, Co-founder Join the hundreds of supporters creating a buzz around kids' mental health! Because we’re community-led, every donation creates more visibility, more momentum, and more impact for kids’ mental health. 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. Please contact finance@thebeehivealliance.com for additional documentation or alternate ways to make a donation. Want to make an impact as a sponsor? Check out our sponsorship options. What do your donations fund? We're proud to be a 100% volunteer-powered organization. This means that every single dollar donated goes directly to kids' mental health initiatives. We support the life-saving work of Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion and its national Kids' Mental Health Foundation. Preventative Resources We proudly work with NWCH and KMHF to fund preventative resources and programs. So far, we've funded: The Day Foundations' collaboration with KMHF to provide mental health GoNoodle's Mooderator season 3 - which provides videos to classrooms and homes across the country. Safe Mind App - a keystroke app that monitors phones for concerning searches and alerts parents. Hundreds of classroom mental wellness resource kits Clinical research programs that help catch concerns during annual wellness appointments. Crisis Assistance Sometimes prevention isn't enough. We also fund resources that support families in crisis. These programs include: A clinical training program that aims to cut down the gap between the need and available clinicians. A mobile resource unit that meets children in crisis where they are to provide triage and care. Programs that provide tools and bonding experiences to families currently in crisis. Awareness At The Beehive Alliance, donations do more than fund programs. They build buzz. When families and businesses rally around this grassroots movement, it sends a clear message that children’s mental health matters and stigma can be stopped from the ground up. Your support helps us create a buzz of awareness, hope, and change throughout our community and beyond.

Contact our dedicated team members and begin making a difference for kids' mental health. Contact us General Inquiries Communications@thebeehivealliance.com Membership Membership@thebeehivealliance.com Finance Finance@thebeehivealliance.com Leadership: Meg@thebeehivealliance.com Kylie@thebeehivealliance.com

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Learn more about joining the Beehive Alliance! Read about member commitments and learn how to apply. Join The Hive When you join the Beehive Alliance, you’re helping fund programs, spark conversations, and break stigmas surrounding children’s mental health. We’d love to connect with individuals who feel aligned with our mission and are excited to be part of a passionate, community-driven organization! What are our member commitments? We recognize members balance family, careers, and other commitments. We ask for thoughtful communication and good-faith effort when conflicts arise. Time Attend each of the six full-group meetings. Participate in one of our subcommittees. Participate in our two major events: A Night in the Hive & Party in the Path—by attending or volunteering Attend optional social events! Financial Membership dues: $250 annually Informal goal: Raise $500 through ticket sales, donations, sponsors, and fundraisers. Participation Participate in our two major events: A Night in the Hive & Party in the Patch Volunteer at our Free mental health fair if available. Host a virtual or in-person lemonade stand in May, or fill one of our official Beehive stand slots. Passion Members share a genuine passion for children’s mental health. This includes a desire to learn, to speak openly about mental wellness, and to help break stigmas through compassion, advocacy, and community engagement. Interested in joining? We've found that our community feels the most connected when we onboard members once a year. With that in mind, we are currently accepting one membership class in January! Please email Membership@thebeehivealliance.com for more information about joining and to get on our outreach list. The cut-off for membership inquiries for the class of 2026 is by 1/31/2026

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!