Support Local Families — in our Mental Health EraDuring the month of May, Connecting for Kids is raising awareness and funds to support children’s mental health. When you make a gift between now and May 31, 2025, your donation will be matched — up to $5,000 — doubling your impact for families in our community. Even if you can't give, we hope you'll support children's mental health in Northeast Ohio by sharing our posts on social media. You can join us on:
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Know The Facts
The statistics we're sharing this month come from a data brief published by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO). HPIO provides comprehensive research and analysis focused on the many factors that influence health. Some of the facts we'll be sharing are:
Anxiety12% of Ohio children have moderate or severe anxiety. This is higher than the national average (10%). | Depression1 in 5 children with special health care needs currently have depression. This is 19% higher than kids with no health concerns. | ADHD12% of Ohio children are diagnosed with ADHD. This is higher than the national average (10%). | MEDB25% of children nationwide reported one or more mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral (MEDB) problems. |
How We Help
Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses. Some of the ways we help families with mental health concerns include:
Speakers & PodcastsWe offer free speakers and an extensive podcast library on many mental health concerns. | Family ProgrammingOur hands-on family programming offers safe spaces for families to connect and form support networks. | Online ResourcesOur website includes resource guides and how-to information for families to learn about a diagnosis and help their child thrive. | Workshops & 1:1 SupportFamilies can get 1:1 support through our free Ask Us program or join a workshop to learn new tools to help their children. |
| Call, text or email: Phone: 1-440-570-5908 | Post Office Box: 30628 Detroit Rd. #252 |
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