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Turning Struggles into Strengths.
Engaging, evidence-based behavioral health programs Created by psychologists and award-winning educators
In Partnership with


The Heroic Journey is the Official Behavioral Health
Program of YMCA of the USA

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
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

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
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

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
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

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
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

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.

YOUR SUPPORT
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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