Mental Health Tuesdays at Kaukauna High School

Real conversations. Consistent presence. Trusted support.

Since the beginning of the school year, the Center for Suicide Awareness has partnered with Kaukauna High School to show up every Tuesday - creating a reliable space for students to learn, talk, and access mental health tools in a way that feels natural and stigma-free.


This isn't a one-time event. It's ongoing, relationship-based prevention.

Why Mental Health Tuesdays Matter

Youth mental health support works best when it's consistent, visible, and embedded into everyday school life.


Mental Health Tuesdays provide:

  • A regular, trusted presence inside the school environment
  • Early connection before a crisis happens
  • Education around coping skills, resilience, and emotional regulation
  • Access to resources and support pathways
  • A safe space for conversations that might not happen otherwise


We meet students where they are - literally and emotionally.

What Happens on Tuesdays

Each week, our team is on-site working alongside students and staff through:

  • Mental health activity tables
  • Coping skill demonstrations
  • Stress-relief tools and grounding exercises
  • Peer conversations and check-ins
  • Resource sharing (HOPELINE™, support options, community programs)
  • Relationship-building with trusted adults


No pressure. No labels. Just support.

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Beyond Tuesdays

Our presence at Kaukauna High School extends beyond weekly visits.

We have also supported:

  • Merry Mental Health programming (multi-day on-site engagement)
  • Student-led conversations and awareness efforts
  • Collaboration with school staff and administration
  • Connection to additional Center for Suicide Awareness programs and trainings

This work is about building a culture - not just hosting activities.

Impact We're Seeing

While prevention work isn't always measurable in numbers alone, the outcomes show up in meaningful ways:

  • Students stopping to talk
  • Staff reaching out for resources
  • Increased comfort discussing mental health
  • Youth learning coping tools they can use immediately
  • Stronger school-community partnership

Consistency builds trust. Trust saves lives.

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Our Approach to Youth Mental Health

Mental Health Tuesdays are grounded in:

  • Early intervention
  • Relationship-first engagement
  • Skills over stigma
  • Youth voice and participation
  • Practical tools students can actually use


We focus on helping students:

  • Regulate emotions
  • Manage stress and anxiety
  • Build resilience
  • Know when and how to ask for help
  • Support their peers safely

Partnering With Schools

Mental Health Tuesdays are part of our broader youth outreach model and can be adapted for other schools and districts.


We collaborate with:

  • School administrators
  • Counselors and student services
  • Teachers and staff
  • Community partners



Our goal is to support - not replace - the incredible work schools are already doing.

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Bring This Program to Your School

Interested in creating a Mental Health Tuesday-style program in your district?

We can help you:



  • Design a weekly or monthly presence
  • Provide materials and coping tools
  • Facilitate student engagement
  • Train staff and peer leaders
  • Connect youth to support resources


📩 Contact us to start the conversation.

Need Support Now?

If you or a student needs immediate support or just someone to talk to:

Text HOPELINE™ to 741741
Free. Confidential. 24/7.

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