Findlay House Global Partners with Kent County Public Schools to Expand Beyond Your Mental Program

On August 13, 2024, Findlay House Global (FHG) and Partners received an award notice from the Kent County Local Management Board (KCLMB) to support the full implementation of Beyond Your Mental (BYM), marking FHG’s third year in Kent County, Maryland.

This milestone reflects a strategic partnership with Kent County Public Schools (KCPS) to ensure the BYM program’s long-term sustainability and integration into the public school system.

Launched from FHG’s Y.O.U.R. Kent County youth leadership academy, BYM was the culminating community project created by 35 Kent County High School students. “Beyond Your Mental” is a demand-driven, in-school intervention that connects high school mentors with 8th-grade mentees to promote mental health awareness, and build resilience.

With this latest investment, KCPS will hire a part-time program coordinator, laying the foundation for the school district to take full ownership of BYM in the future. By transitioning from FHG’s role at the helm to Kent County Public Schools, the Beyond Your Mental program is set to become a permanent resource in Kent County, ensuring students continue to receive peer-led support for years to come.

This partnership exemplifies a sustainable model for student-designed mental health interventions.