sources of strength

summer activities

Sources of Strength is a Middle School program at BCK8 with peer leaders who create campaigns for our entire K-8 community. Sources' goal is to spread hope, health, and strength! The Sources of Strength wheel focuses on 8 categories of protective factors that can help people every day.

Our mental health team created a list of tips & resources for students during the summer using our Sources of Strength wheel categories!

mental health

physical health

Physical activities to do inside and outdoors this Summer!

family support

Spend intentional time with your family! Check out these activities to do with your kids

positive friends

- - If you physically cannot be with your friends and are feeling isolated try these coping skills! You can also join healthy online communities!
  - If you are feeling lonely, try these coping skills!

healthy activities

- Summer Camps through City of Lakewood
- Summer lunches (has not been updated for this year yet)

Culture Pass - free passes to local museums and other family venues

Sensory Friendly Events/Activities

generosity

spirituality

Opening Your Mind to the Outdoors

mentors

Connect with someone you consider to be a mentor in your life this summer. Participate in one of your favorite activities with them, learn a new hobby with them, or just chat!

FAMILY RESOURCES

mental health

Hazel Health - telehealth, mental and physical health
Second Wind Fund
Judi's House - grief focused mental health services
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Colorado Crisis Center
I Matter - Free Virtual Counseling
Psychology Today
How to Talk to Teens Handbook for Adults - written by teens! ESPANOL ENGLISH

physical health

Colorado Peak - food and nutrition; health coverage; child care
Stride Community Health Center - medical; oral; behavior health
Connect for Health Colorado - Health Insurance

Housing

Jeffco Adelante - connect with a community navigator representative who will connect you with resources
United Way 2-1-1 - Statewide Resource connecting families with food, shelter, rental assistance, child care, etc.

lgbtQIA+

The Trevor Project - crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
The Center's Rainbow Alley - safe, brave space where LGBTQ youth (ages 11-21) and their allies find support and acceptance. We provide a drop-in space, youth-led events and activities, counseling and support groups, health services and life skills—all in a warm and welcoming environment.