Schools Program · Free to all schools

Bring Givinghood
to your school.

We offer free mental health workshops designed specifically for students — focusing on emotional resilience, community support, and the power of giving back. Fully customized. Always free.

Free to all schoolsNo cost, ever — thanks to our donors
Fully customizedTailored to your school and students
English & SpanishFully bilingual programming
Why it matters

Prevention starts before the crisis.

The majority of mental health conditions emerge before age 24. Schools are where young people spend most of their time — which makes them one of the highest-leverage places for prevention.

Givinghood brings trained facilitators directly into classrooms and school communities — not to lecture, but to open real conversations about what young people are actually experiencing.

All programming is free. Always. For every school, in both countries.

75%
of mental health conditions begin before age 24
1 in 5
students experience a mental health challenge each year
$0
cost to any school hosting a Givinghood workshop
Workshop topics

Six topics. All of them matter.

Each workshop is customized to your school's student population, age group, and context. We never arrive with a generic script.

Topic 01

Emotional Resilience

How to process hard emotions, name what you feel, and build the inner capacity to navigate difficulty without shutting down.

Topic 02

Community & Connection

The science of belonging and isolation. How peer relationships affect mental health, and what to do when someone you know is struggling.

Topic 03

Addiction Awareness

Honest, non-judgmental education about substances, dependency, and fentanyl. Designed to inform, not frighten.

Topic 04

How to Ask for Help

Breaking the stigma around seeking support. Practical tools for students, parents, and educators to start conversations that matter.

Topic 05

Family & Relationships

Navigating difficult home environments, codependency, communication, and how family dynamics affect individual wellbeing.

Topic 06

The Power of Giving

How acts of service, generosity, and community care create meaning and improve mental health — for the giver and the receiver.

How it works

Simple. Fast. Free.

From your first message to the day of the workshop — here's what to expect.

01

Reach out

Fill out the form below or email us directly. Tell us about your school, your students, and what you're hoping to address.

02

We design together

We review your school's needs and design a session or series tailored to your community — age group, language, and context.

03

We show up

Our trained facilitators arrive at your school ready to engage — not to lecture. Interactive, respectful, real.

04

We follow up

After every session, we provide educators and counselors with follow-up materials, resources, and an open line for questions.

Who we serve

Every school. Both sides.

We work with public and private schools across Southern California and Tijuana, México — no school is too small, too large, or too far.

Schools — Southern California & México

We work with schools across Southern California and Tijuana, México — public and private, from large district schools to mission-driven Catholic and independent institutions. Our workshops are fully customized to your student population, age group, and community context. No cost, ever.

Counselors & Educators

We work with school counselors and teachers who want training on recognizing and responding to mental health challenges in students.

Parent Communities

Evening sessions for parents and families who want to understand what their students are experiencing and how to support them at home.

Community Organizations

Youth centers, after-school programs, and community groups can also host Givinghood workshops — free of charge.

Always free

Zero cost.
Full impact.

Thanks to our generous donors and corporate partners, there is absolutely no cost to schools in Southern California and México to host a Givinghood workshop.

We believe cost should never be a barrier to mental health education. Every student deserves access — regardless of their school's budget, zip code, or country.

$0
To every school. Always.
Funded by donations and corporate partnerships

"The earlier we reach young people, the greater the impact. Prevention starts before the crisis."

Alexandra Rubio Barroso · Givinghood Foundation
Request a workshop

Bring Givinghood to your school.

Tell us about your school and we'll take it from there. No commitment required — just a conversation.

We respond within 3 business days and work around your schedule.

School Request Form

Free for all schools. Bilingual. No commitment.

We respond within 3 business days.

Done.

Request received!

Thank you for reaching out. We'll be in touch within 3 business days to schedule your school's session.