Fresh Check Day

Fresh Check Day

Jordan Porco Foundation

Jordan Porco Foundation

Program Type

Education/Training

Cost

Yes, $501-$1000

Evidence Type

Community-defined Evidence

Strategy

Promote connectedness, Lessen harms and prevent future risk

Program or Intervention Summary

In response to the need for unique and impactful mental health programming for college students nationwide, the Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF) developed Fresh Check Day (FCD) in 2012. FCD is an engaging and uplifting mental health promotion event for colleges that features peer-centered interactive booths, a festive social atmosphere, and exciting prizes and giveaways. This creates an approachable atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health; helping to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources on campus, in the community, and on a regional and national level.

During the program, student participants travel through a series of interactive booths, reflecting a comprehensive approach to mental health messaging. Partner colleges select from a menu of booths to best address the needs of their student body. A combination of staff-led campus departments and student-run organizations deliver critical mental health messaging through engaging, hands-on activities.

Using a peer-to-peer messaging model, FCD utilizes student groups in addition to college/university staff to develop and execute interactive booths that deliver mental health and resource information in a fun and engaging way. Booth messaging reflects a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention with topic areas including specific mental health issues, high-risk populations, stigma reduction, and positive coping and life skills.

Program or Intervention Summary

In response to the need for unique and impactful mental health programming for college students nationwide, the Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF) developed Fresh Check Day (FCD) in 2012. FCD is an engaging and uplifting mental health promotion event for colleges that features peer-centered interactive booths, a festive social atmosphere, and exciting prizes and giveaways. This creates an approachable atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health; helping to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources on campus, in the community, and on a regional and national level.

During the program, student participants travel through a series of interactive booths, reflecting a comprehensive approach to mental health messaging. Partner colleges select from a menu of booths to best address the needs of their student body. A combination of staff-led campus departments and student-run organizations deliver critical mental health messaging through engaging, hands-on activities.

Using a peer-to-peer messaging model, FCD utilizes student groups in addition to college/university staff to develop and execute interactive booths that deliver mental health and resource information in a fun and engaging way. Booth messaging reflects a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention with topic areas including specific mental health issues, high-risk populations, stigma reduction, and positive coping and life skills.

Type Education/Training, Information/Outreach
Setting Online, School
People Young Adults (18 to 25 years), White, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino, Middle Eastern descent, South Asian (Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Bangladesh), Multi-racial, Women, Men, LGBT, two-spirit, gender non-binary or gender fluid, People who live in urban areas, People who live in rural areas, People who live in suburban areas
Prevention Level Promotion, Prevention
Languages English
Study Method Mixed Methods
Implementer Requirement Cultural consultants, Higher education or postsecondary programs, Mental health providers
Training Requirement Yes
Delivery Options In person, Virtual, Hybrid (a combination of in-person and virtual)
Topics Promote protective factors, Improve community factors, Improve communication about suicide

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