POP CULTURE HERO COALITION

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Turning Struggles into Strengths.

Engaging, evidence-based behavioral health programs Created by psychologists and award-winning educators

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The Heroic Journey is the Official Behavioral Health

Program of YMCA of the USA

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How Can We Help You?

We are a 501c3 using evidence-based video and tools — with engaging pop culture references — to teach behavioral health skills in ways young people find relatable.

Latest from Pop Culture Hero Coalition

Honest Conversation Facebook Live

Featuring Jameela Jamil & Joe Gatto. Presented by YMCA, Boston Children's Hospital, BeKindMerch.org & Pop Culture Hero Coalition

LGBTQIA IDENTITY SUPPORT

Interactive comic book for young LGBTQIA people, Featuring stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19

Free Emotional Support Tools,
Created by Acclaimed Psychologists & Veteran Educators

MENTAL HEALTH COLORING BOOK

The first interactive, mental health coloring book for hospitalized and chronically ill children

THE HEROIC JOURNEY CURRICULUM

A 32 Lessons Social Emotional Learning and Bullying Prevention Program

BE KIND PRODUCTS

100% of the proceeds from Be Kind products support our work to bring mental health skills and end bullying!

SHIELDS FOR HEALTHCARE HEROES

Calling Cosplayer & Makers to make masks for patients, techs, custodians, and food delivery workers.

San Bernardino mass shooting

Our pop-culture-fluent psychologists working with the kids most traumatized by the San Bernardino mass shooting.

Honest Conversation Facebook Live

Featuring Jameela Jamil & Joe Gatto. Presented by YMCA, Boston Children's Hospital, BeKindMerch.org & Pop Culture Hero Coalition

LGBTQIA IDENTITY SUPPORT

Interactive comic book for young LGBTQIA people, Featuring stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19

Free Emotional Support Tools,
Created by Acclaimed Psychologists & Veteran Educators

MENTAL HEALTH COLORING BOOK

The first interactive, mental health coloring book for hospitalized and chronically ill children

THE HEROIC JOURNEY CURRICULUM

A 32 Lessons Social Emotional Learning and Bullying Prevention Program

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MAKES IT POSSIBLE

We can only make such a huge difference because of the generosity and kindness of people like you. With your support, we are bringing mental health tools to kids in schools and children’s hospitals — teaching inclusion and ending bullying in all its forms!

We need and appreciate your being part of this crucial work — Thank You for your generous support!!

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