Visions of Change Foundation
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Programs That Meet People Where They Are

From classrooms to living rooms, our programs help people recognize, understand, connect, and thrive.

Visions in Schools

One partnership. Students, staff, and families, all learning together.

Visions in Schools is designed to support partnerships with middle and high schools across the Augusta area. Through collaboration with school leaders, counselors, educators, and families, the program provides mental wellness education and practical tools that support students, parents, and school staff. Students learn how to recognize warning signs, build healthy coping skills, and understand when to ask for help. Educators receive training to recognize concerns and respond appropriately within their school's existing support process. Parents and caregivers receive practical guidance to better understand and support the young people in their lives.

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  • Student Mental Wellness Series

    For students in grades 6 through 12. A short series of workshops focused on warning signs, coping, stress, social media, and how to get help.

  • Educator and Staff Training

    For teachers, coaches, and support staff. Training focused on recognizing concerns and following the school's referral process.

  • Parent Wellness Night

    For parents and caregivers. A practical evening session on what to look for, how to start a conversation, and when to seek additional support.

THE GOAL

The goal of Visions in Schools is to help create school communities where students feel more informed, adults feel more prepared, and families know where to turn when support is needed.

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Visions for Families

Helping families know what to look for and what to do.

Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice when something is wrong and the last to know what to do about it. Visions for Families offers practical, judgment free education in churches, community centers, workplaces, and other community settings on recognizing warning signs, starting hard conversations, and finding help.

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  • Parents of Teens and Young Adults

    Topics may include stress, anxiety, depression, social media, school pressure, bullying, communication, and when to seek professional support.

  • Know the Signs Community Sessions

    Open to adults who want to better recognize warning signs and support a friend, coworker, neighbor, or family member.

  • Caregiver Support

    Supportive education for families caring for someone with developmental disabilities or mental health needs, including attention to the caregiver's own well being.

THE GOAL

Families leave better informed, more confident in starting difficult conversations, and more prepared to connect someone they care about with appropriate support.

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Resilient Futures

Wellness is the foundation. Opportunity is the goal.

Resilient Futures helps young people move from surviving to thriving. Through leadership development, mentoring, life skills, and college and career readiness, participants build confidence and a clearer path forward.

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Focus Areas

  • Leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Healthy Routines
  • Financial Wellness
  • College and Career Readiness
  • Mentoring

Visions of Change Scholarship

The Visions of Change Scholarship will support students pursuing college or career training. Eligibility, award amounts, and application dates will be announced once finalized.

THE GOAL

Resilient Futures is designed to help young people build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and create clearer pathways toward education, career training, and long term opportunity.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Connecting People to the Right Support

Community Connections helps individuals and families identify trusted resources and next steps when additional support is needed. Depending on the situation, that may include a school counselor, community provider, support group, or crisis resource such as 988.

Visions of Change does not provide clinical treatment. Our role is to help people better understand where to turn and how to take the next step.

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Community Mental Wellness Week

Community Mental Wellness Week is envisioned as an annual opportunity to bring students, families, educators, community organizations, and supporters together for learning, conversation, resources, and encouragement.

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