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Hope For the Holidays: 2nd Annual Winter Benefit to Smash the Stigma
December 9, 2023 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmLast year’s inaugural benefit was a huge success and drew over 200 people to celebrate and support The Yellow Tulip Project. So we’re doing it again! This year we’re grateful to Canopy Hotel for letting us take over their Salt Yard restaurant and go big! Join us on Saturday, December 9th for an epic event …
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Year-Round
Adult Education
TBDWe are taking on and talking about the “Elephant in the Room: Mental Illness” in YTP’s adult education course.
Creating a Daily Practice
TBDOur new nature-based arts programming was inspired by the thousands of yellow tulip bulbs that are planted each year across the US and world by people of all ages in schools and communities.
Past Events
Falmouth Rotary Cornhole Tournament
September 09 – September 9, 2023 11:00 am – 5:00 pmCome join us to support the Falmouth Rotary’s cornhole tournament to support the Yellow Tulip Project! There will be plenty of activities and food. Check out the Brochure below for more information! Cornhole Event Brochure
Storytelling Alchemy Summer Course
July 11 – August 1, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmWe are so excited to offer our Summer 2023 Storytelling Alchemy Course beginning July 11th. Just like an alchemist who changes metal to gold, you will learn how to tell your story in a way that will help you in your own personal journey and impact hundreds of others. We’re so fired up and can’t …
YTP for ME!
March 01 – March 1, 2023 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmReal change happens in our communities when we join together and speak up! Join us on Wednesday, March 1st at 5-6pm for our second session of “YTP for ME”- a space for Maine’s Youth Ambassadors to meet and connect with peers that share their passion for changemaking and smashing the stigma surrounding mental health. You’ll …
YTP 101: Learn the ropes
January 22 – January 22, 2023 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmAre you ready to Learn the Ropes in 2023?! Start off the new year right by joining The Yellow Tulip Project in this session dedicated to giving you all the basics. This mini-summit is for youth leaders who want to join us in smashing the stigma surrounding mental health. No matter where you are in …
Tails and Tulips
May 01 – May 31, 2023This May (Mental Health Awareness Month), YTP is hosting our third annual Move It for Mental Health fundraising campaign, where we work to highlight the positive link between physical and mental health–and also raise funds for our amazing youth-led nonprofit! This year, the theme is Tails & Tulips (again!), and we want you to grab …
Celebrate Yarmouth’s Garden of Hope
May 01 – May 31, 2023All are invited to visit and enjoy Yarmouth’s Garden of Hope located at the Rowe School (by the playground), in Yarmouth Maine. May is mental health awareness month and we are celebrating the hope that the tulips planted last fall reflect the communities commitment to supporting the mental wellbeing of all. Stop by any time …
We Need To Talk: Community Conversation
November 17 – November 17, 2022 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmCome join us for a Community Conversation at the Falmouth Memorial Library. From 5:30-6:30pm on November 17, you can partake in this conversation with YTP members, FHS students, and community members!
YTP Presents & Tables at 2022 MYAN Conference
November 03 – November 4, 2022Come join YTP as a Speaker at the MYAN Conference this year! “The MYAN conference is designed by young people for young people and welcomes and encourages adult allies. The Maine Youth Leadership Conference centers around discussions about youth leadership, restorative practices in schools, Black Lives Matter and anti-racism, adolescent mental health & wellness, climate …
Move It! for Mental Health
May 01 – May 31, 2022This May, we’re kicking off our second month-long fundraising initiative–Tails & Tulips– in which participants engage in physical activity with their furry friends and raise funds for and build awareness around our cause. To learn more, register or donate, CLICK HERE.
“Hope Happens” Art Show in VT
March 01 – March 28, 2022The “Hope Happens” art show opened up at the Penny Cluse Cafe on March 1st and will be on display through the end of the month. The show is a collaboration between the Yellow Tulip Project, a non-profit with the goal of smashing the stigma around mental illness; YTP’s creative advisor, Susan Teare; and Sarah …
DEI Training (Workshop #3)
January 30 – January 30, 2022 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmYTP partners with the Racial Equity & Justice firm to bring our team DEI training geared towards youth mental health. This is workshop 3 of 4.
Social Emotional Health: How Trauma Impacts the Brain
January 27 – January 27, 2022 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmYTP’s Executive Director Suzanne Fox is presenting for Parent University–be sure to check it out!
Learn The Ropes: Virtual Mini-Summit for Everyone
January 09 – January 9, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:30 pmJoin the Yellow Tulip Project in our kick-off to 2022– an interactive 90 minute mini-summit where you’ll learn the YTP basics! Use this Eventbrite link to register. ABOUT THIS EVENT: Are you ready to Learn the Ropes in 2022?! Start off the new year right by joining the Yellow Tulip Project in this mini-summit dedicated …
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Got Hope?
October 01 – October 31, 2022The Yellow Tulip Project is a small non-profit with big hearts and even bigger goals. We are fiercely committed to building a strong and supportive community and working together to smash the stigma surrounding mental health and let people know that there is help and hope out there. ‘Got Hope?’ is YTP’s annual October Campaign …
Stigma Stories
November 5, 2021 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmRithvika–YTP’s co-Director of the Diversity & Equity Task Force–shares her experience as an Indian-American person dealing with mental health stigma, and will leave space for questions & discussion. Register here for the event.
Enrichment
February 20, 2022 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmSelf-love is so important because it not only allows you to prioritize your mental, emotions, and physical health, but it also allows you to celebrate how incredible you truly are! Join us for an Enrichment Event on Sunday, February 20th at 5:30-6:30pm EST to talk about self-love and do some fun self-love activities with us! Be kind to yourself. …
Stigma Stories
January 23, 2022 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmFeaturing the stories of both Vincent and Rook from MaineTransNet, focusing on their gender identity and relationship to mental health. Visit our Eventbrite page for updates & registration.
Stigma Stories: Julia Castro
March 27, 2022 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmStorytellers share personal experiences about how their identity intersects with mental health! Join Julia Castro on Sunday, March 27th at 5:30-6:30pm EST to talk about her journey with mental health. REGISTER HERE. “I am Mexican born in a state that borders the Arizona border, Sonoran, and the only female daughter of three. Much of my …
Cross Cultural Conversations
October 26, 2021 8:30 pm – 9:30 pmJoin YTP and Lower Low Salary, a Taiwanese student group focused on mental health, for a conversation of mental health across cultures. YTP is partnering with Lower Low Salary, a Taiwanese student group committed to focusing on youth mental health, to discuss mental health across cultures. We will explore and discuss different cultural norms and …
Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room! – Adult Ed Mental Health Course
May 10, 2022 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmMental illness is that silent elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about but everyone should. “Let’s Talk About Mental Health” provides a safe and interactive space to learn more about mental health and what we as community members can do to reduce the stigma that surrounds the topic. We’re so proud …
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Youth Leadership Board Q&A Session
February 24, 2022 2:45 pm – 3:45 pmYouth Leadership Board Q&A Session The Yellow Tulip Project is hosting a virtual Youth Leadership Board Q&A Session on Thursday, February 24th at 2:45-3:45pm EST! This is an opportunity to learn more about what it’s like to be a part of YTP’s Youth Leadership Board and ask any questions you may have — we’re here to support …
EXIT Oceanside Realty Golf Tournament
May 23, 2022 9:00 am – 5:00 pmEXIT Reality is partnering with the Yellow Tulip Project for a Golf Tournament to raise funds and help smash the stigma. The event will be held at Old Marsh Country Club in Wells, ME To learn more about the event and register, click here.
Boston Hope Day
May 7, 2022 12:30 pm – 2:30 pmThe Boston Hope Day at Rose Kennedy Greenway is this Saturday, May 7th from 12:30pm to 2:30pm and will be located near the intersection of Seaport Blvd and Atlantic Ave!
Enrichment: Self-care & Meditation
May 22, 2022 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmJoin us for a relaxing Enrichment event on Sunday, May 22nd at 5:30-6:30pm ET and take a moment to slow down and just be. Center yourself in your body and mind with yoga & guided meditation! REGISTER HERE Be kind to yourself. You deserve it. You Matter. Note: Enrichment events are a space to foster hope, …
Smash the Stigma: Youth Voices on Mental Health in the Arctic
August 9, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pmThe Yellow Tulip Project and BERGIÐ Headspace invite you to join a roundtable dialogue with youth mental health activists from several Arctic countries. YTP’s Julia Hansen (co-Founder) and Danielle Whyte (Director of Ambassador Outreach) will be featured speakers. August 9th, 4:00-5:00 PM GMT (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST) REGISTER HERE MORE INFO
Hope Fore the Holidays: A Holiday Bash to Smash the Stigma
December 17, 2022 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmA holiday bash to smash the stigma surrounding mental health: Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday cheer, friends & family. Tickets includes: Live holiday music from Portland’s finest musicians: Max Cantlin (guitar), Colin Winsor (bass) & Pete Dugas (piano) Allagash beer on tap, plus wine and other festive libations Sweet & savory hors …
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Storytelling Alchemy
January 1, 2023Twice a year, YTP offers its powerful and transformative Storytelling Alchemy online course, where you’ll learn how to share your personal story as well as the fundamentals of storytelling including narrative arc and how to approach difficult topics in non-triggering ways. Just like an alchemist who changes metal to gold, you will learn how to …
YTP for ME
January 25, 2023 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmIn 2023 we’re launching YTP for ME – a space for Maine’s Youth Ambassadors to amplify their change making, learn from one another, and strategize across our statewide network. Since YTP was created in 2016, Maine youth have taken the lead on stigma smashing throughout the state. Today, young people are continuing their legacy of …
YTP Community Call to Action ‘Coffee Chat’
February 17, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmA FREE virtual session to gain the tools and knowledge to mobilize your community and spread YTP’s message of stigma reduction and hope. Join the Yellow Tulip Project Community Outreach committee to learn more about our Community Call to Action programming and how to mobilize your community around the topic of mental health and stigma …
YTP Self-Care Marathon
February 19, 2023 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmWe love the idea that change starts with us and, in order to create that change, we know that we need to take care of ourselves. That’s why we’re excited to offer our “Self-Care Marathon” for YTP Youth Ambassadors on Sunday, February 19th at 4-5pm ET. During this interactive hour with members of YTP’s Youth Leadership Board, …
YTP Presents AFSP’s “Talk Saves Lives”
March 22, 2023 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmYTP is proud to present AFSP’s ‘Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention’ training. This workshop “is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide.” We hope you join us! Click Here to Register Note: YTP is not able to …
10 Steps For Successful Student Mental Health Activism
May 10, 2023 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmJoin us on May 10th at 4-5pm ET for a workshop that will give you all the tips and skills you need to create real change in your school and community. The best part? After the session, you will receive a free digital toolkit that you can use for all your future change-making endeavors. Smash the stigma! …
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YTP Ambassador Meet & Greet
April 16, 2023 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmJoin us on Sunday, April 16th and meet with other YTP Ambassadors from all over the country! Whether you’re calling in from Maine or tuning in from California, you’ll get to connect with peers you may have never had the opportunity to meet. Here’s your chance to find fellow changemakers who share your passion for …
YTP Educator Forum
April 6, 2023 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmJoin us on Thursday April 6, at 3-4 pm ET, for our virtual session to learn about YTP’s educational programs and resources that address mental health stigma, support well-being, and embrace social and emotional learning strategies. During this session, you will receive all the tools and knowledge you need to bring YTP’s message of hope …
YTP Community Call to Action ‘Coffee Chat’
April 14, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmJoin The Yellow Tulip Project (YTP) Community Outreach committee on Friday, April 14th at 12-1pm ET to learn more about our Community Call to Action programming and how to mobilize your community around the topic of mental health and stigma reduction. YTP is a youth-generated momentum seeking to smash the stigma surrounding mental health and mental …
Hope Day
April 23, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmCome join us Sunday April 23, at 1-4 pm ET, for our first annual hope day in Greenwich Connecticut! The event will be held at the Arch Street Teen Center, where there will be live music by local teen artist Winston Rider, as well as food, resource tables, yoga, meditation, stretching, arts & crafts, games, …
Conroy Speakers Series
April 26, 2023 6:00 pmJoin us Wednesday April 26 at 6 pm, at the RFK community Alliance in Lancaster Massachusetts. for an honest and open presentation and conversation about mental health, suicide, and creating spaces for community conversations. Yellow Tulip Project (YTP)’s mission is to smash the stigma surrounding mental illness and to build a community of people who realize that …
Hope Day Walk
April 29, 2023 9:00 am – 10:00 amJoin us to support and promote The Yellow Tulip project on April 29, 9-10 am for our Hope Day Walk in Plymouth Massachusetts! This event will include a one mile walk as well as information and resources around mental health. The first 50 participants will receive a FREE shirt!
Valo Conversation Series
March 23, 2023 5:00 pmCome join us March 23 at 5:00 pm, for a an exciting collaboration between The Yellow Tulip Project and Valo. This will be a presentation where we will discuss how to support teens through mental health challenges in todays world, all are welcome to attend. This event will be located on 121 Main street in …
Portland Hope Day
May 20, 2023 10:30 am – 12:00 pmWe are so thrilled to host a special Hope Day celebration on Saturday, May 20th Due to a forecast of rain the event will be held from 10:30-12pm at U.S. Custom House, 312 Fore Street, Downtown Portland. What makes this year’s Hope Day so special? This will be our first in-person Hope Day celebration in …
Celebrate and Connect
May 11, 2023 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmWe are so excited to announce that on the evening of Thursday May 11, YTP and the Portland Recovery Community Center are partnering up with Bangor Savings Bank for an evening of connection and celebration. Join us for delicious food and beverages, live music, and conservations with leaders who influence and empower. The event will …
Climate Courage Workshop
May 4, 2023 5:30 pmIntroducing Climate Courage Workshops! Witnessing, and in many cases, experiencing, the climate crisis can take a toll on our mental health. If this resonates with you, you are not alone. We at The Yellow Tulip Project are so excited to partner with The Climate Initiative (@the_climateinitiative) to offer Climate Courage Workshops, which create a space …
Youth 2023 Wellness Day
May 10, 2023 11:30 am – 2:30 pmLocation: Sacopee Valley High School, Sacopee Maine *Brain Science *Yellow Tulip Project *Truth About Vaping* *Students Empowered to End Dependency* *Yoga *Painting – Tool for Handling Emotions* *Mental Health Awareness *ACES *Marijuana* *Warning Signs of Addiction *Voices of Recovery* *Suicide Prevention *Effects of Drugs and Safety* *Smooth Feather Youth – Circle Discussion*SV Youth …
Orono Highschools Dog Walk for Mental Health Awareness
May 28, 2023 1:00 pmJoin Orono Highschool and the Yellow Tulip Project Sunday May 28th for a FREE community dog walk for mental health awareness month. This event will start at the front of Orono Highschool at 1:00 pm. Contact bjbowden@rsu26.org with any questions.
Community Call to Action Coffee Chat
June 15, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmJoin us for a FREE virtual session to gain the tools and knowledge to mobilize your community and spread YTP’s message of stigma reduction and hope. Click to here to register, and we hope to see you there!
Young Men Moving Mountains Exhibit in Wells
June 12, 2023 11:15 am – 2:30 pm‘Young Men Moving Mountains’ (YMMM) is a photography and storytelling initiative from the youth-driven mental health nonprofit The Yellow Tulip Project (YTP) which challenges perceptions of social stigma by showcasing the faces and stories of young men and non-binary folks who are impacted by mental health struggles. The exhibit features 25 powerful portraits by photographer …
Climate Courage Workshops
July 11, 2023 6:00 pmWitnessing, and in many cases, experiencing, the climate crisis can take a toll on our mental health. If this resonates with you, you are not alone. YTP is so excited to partner with The Climate Initiative on July 11th, 6 pm EST to offer Climate Courage Workshops, which create a space for young folks to …
Got Hope? Planting at Cos Cob Elementary School
October 14, 2023 10:00 am – 1:00 pmThe Yellow Tulip Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness, is excited to announce its Fall Planting Campaign for [2023]. The campaign aims to create vibrant, supportive communities by planting yellow tulip gardens and fostering conversations about mental health. The planting event will take …
Community Call to Action Coffee Chat
August 3, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmA FREE virtual session to gain the tools and knowledge to mobilize your community and spread YTP’s message of stigma reduction and hope. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join us on Thursday, August 3rd at 12-1pm ET to learn more about our Community Call to Action programming and how to mobilize your community around the topic of mental …
YTP Presents AFSP’s “Talk Saves Lives”
August 15, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmYTP is proud to present the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s ‘Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention’ training. This workshop “is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide.” We hope you join us! REGISTER HERE Note: YTP is …
Learn the Ropes: YTP 101
August 23, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmEnd your summer in a meaningful way and join us on Wednesday, August 23rd at 5:30-6:30pm ET to learn all the YTP basics! This is a workshop for youth leaders who want to join us in smashing the stigma surrounding mental health — no matter where you are in your own leadership journey, this session will equip you …
Back to School: Let‘s Rock the Boat
September 20, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmJoin us on September 20, 5:30 pm EST to meet and workshop ideas with fellow enthusiastic ambassadors. Facilitated by the Ambassador Engagement Committee, this open space serves to help YOU initiate or expand on your activism journey. You can join at any time during the allotted hour on Zoom. The earlier you arrive, the more …
Climate Courage Workshop
September 18, 2023 5:00 pmIntroducing Climate Courage Workshops! Witnessing, and in many cases, experiencing, the climate crisis can take a toll on our mental health. If this resonates with you, you are not alone. YTP is so excited to partner with The Climate Initiative on September 18, 5 pm EST to offer Climate Courage Workshops, which create a space for young folks to (1) …
10 Steps For Successful Student Mental Health Activism
September 27, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmJoin us on September 27th at 5:30-6:30pm ET for a workshop that will give you all the tips and skills you need to create real change in your school and community. The best part? After the session, you will receive a free digital toolkit that you can use for all your future change-making endeavors. Smash the stigma! …
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Voices By Design – FINDING FAITH IN THE CHOICE TO LIVE: An Evening with Maya Williams
September 7, 2023 6:00 pmMaya Williams (ey/they/she) is a religious Black multiracial nonbinary suicide survivor who is currently the seventh poet laureate of Portland, Maine. Their debut collection Judas & Suicide, a poetry collection navigating religion and suicidality, is available now via Game Over Books. Maya was one of three artists of color selected to represent Maine in The Kennedy Center’s Arts Across America …
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Plant a Community Hope Garden
October 4, 2023 10:00 amJoin Us Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:00 AM 6006 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151 ECS, Aetna Better Health Kids, and The Philadelphia Area Community Health Council have partnered to bring a Yellow Tulip Project Hope Garden to: The Courtyard at St. Barnabas Community Resource Center. Yellow tulips are a sign of hope. They are …
Mommy + Me Hope Planting Event
October 14, 2023 12:30 pm – 3:30 pmJoin us for a FREE Mommy and Me Hope Planting event! We will be planting yellow tulip bulbs, decorating rocks, and making cards. The Yellow Tulip Project will be on site to answer any questions and talk about Hope. Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road, Windham, ME October 14, 2023 @ 12:30PM – 3:30PM …
Stigma is Scary
October 25, 2023 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmDon’t let mental health stigma haunt your community! Join us for an open dialogue about stigma and a brainstorming session focused on what actions you can take to Smash the Stigma and spread hope. This interactive hour with the Directors of Ambassador Outreach and Engagement will energize attendees to take a dive deep with our …
Stigma Stories
November 16, 2023 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmStigma Stories is an online collection presented by The Yellow Tulip Project’s Diversity and Equity Committee with a mission to highlight the relationship between identity and mental health, while smashing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Specifically creating a space for those who may experience marginalization, our Stigma Stories series challenges the misperceptions of what mental …