Stories of Resilience

Amanda's Story

Amanda's Story
John's Story

John's Story
Noah's Story

Noah's Story

What people are saying

Squad member, age 14

“Being part of the Resilience Squad opened my mind. It helped me find coping skills, and now that I found those things I realize there is always going to be a support system there for me.”

Squad member, age 18

“The Resilience Squad has changed my mindset completely. From just this experience, I have grown a lot of self-trust and I feel like I’ve learned to tell myself it’s okay.”

Parent of a Squad Member

“You have been such a positive influence on [my daughter]… She loves working with Hey, I’m Here and we're so fortunate to have you in her life! 

Squad Member, age 27

“I critique myself a lot and I have a perfectionist side – so being on the Squad and just celebrating the small things like what has gotten me here so far affirms where I am in this moment and keeps me going.”

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"I was 12 when the pandemic hit, but before that, I’d been experiencing the effects of the extreme social and academic shifts that occur in middle school...my friends and I were so focused on joining every club, earning every volunteer hou
Ever heard of a "stress mindset"? New science is showing us that we are able to shift our internal beliefs about stress (our stress mindset) FROM something that is harmful TO something that is helpful. As @NeuroHacker puts it: "How w
PAUSE. Loving reminder to take a deep breath in this moment. You got this 💙 ---- PAUSA. Recordatorio amoroso a respirar profundamente en este momento presente. Tú puedes con esto. 💙
For a fully present moment, slowly, with intention, try naming: 1 thing you see 1 thing you hear 1 thing you feel/are touching 1 thing you taste 1 thing you smell Have you tried this before? It really seems to help us be present and have a moment o
We hear all the time how comparing ourselves is a normal human thing, and taken too far, can be harmful. But what about comparing ourselves to our 'old self'? As we get older, we can look back and think things were better back then. Or we were
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Shifting habits can feel hard. But when we connect to the feelings associated with making a change, change can feel possible and even motivating! 🔭We use this quick exercise to help us remember that change can feel good too: Fill in the blanks.

@HeyImHereOhio is a diverse, youth-led movement on a mission to foster resilience in Ohio’s

young people. Our real-life campaign uses online tools to spread authentic positivity and

practical resources to help others improve their mental health.