Areas of Focus: Disease prevention and treatment, Maternal and child health
Activity Type:
Health: General
Summary: Healthy Mind Initiatives will implement the MindTheMends screening app and wellness workshops to provide free mental health screening support and awareness for underprivileged children ages 5–21 in Queens
Healthy Mind Initiatives project will create app called MindTheMends. This app will address the urgent mental health screening needs for underprivileged children in Queens, New York. In this community, access to mental health care is extremely limited, and awareness about childhood mental health challenges is often lacking in schools and institutions. Many children silently struggle with anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, and other conditions without receiving proper support or guidance.
To respond to this need, the club will implement MindTheMends, a mental health screening app and wellness program designed specifically for underserved children and youth ages 5-21 years old. This initiative combines digital innovation with professional screening to ensure children receive early identification, awareness, care and referral.
Activities Funded by the Project:
will provide 15 children full screening session and referral
Development and use of the MindTheMends mental health screening app, providing low cost and accessible tools for early identification.
Free professional mental health screenings conducted by medical office, in collaboration with local therapy offices.
Wellness workshops for children focused on coping skills, stress management, and emotional resilience.
Awareness and educational workshops for parents and caregivers, reducing stigma and increasing knowledge about child mental health.
Community awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of addressing anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, and major depressive disorder in children and youth.
Beneficiaries:
Children and youth between the ages of 5-21 years old in underprivileged communities of Jamaica, Queens.
Parents, families, and schools who will gain increased understanding and resources to support children's mental health.
Use of Project Funds:
arranging professional mental health therapists to conduct screenings and workshops.
Development, maintenance, and implementation of the MindTheMends app.
Educational materials for children, parents, and schools.
Venue and logistical support for wellness workshops and awareness events.
Rotary Club Member Involvement:
Coordinating partnerships with schools, community centers, and therapy offices.
Supporting outreach, awareness campaigns, and workshop facilitation.
Assisting with program logistics, volunteer support, and impact evaluation.
Through MindTheMends, this project will bring hope, healing, and early intervention to children in Queens-helping them build healthier, more resilient futures.
Addendum to Project Description (added after the project was signed)
Our ongoing Rotary Club Children's Mental Health and Art Wellness Initiative is progressing well. The project's frontend is complete, and backend testing is underway. We recently held an art‑based workshop promoting mindfulness, emotional awareness, and creativity among children. Through guided activities, the children learned how to identify, express, and manage emotions using art as a therapeutic tool. Mindfulness exercises helped them build focus, calmness, and self‑regulation. The initiative aims to integrate psychoeducation, mindfulness training, and creative arts therapy into future sessions, encouraging empathy, coping skills, and emotional resilience. Our goal is to strengthen mental well‑being and confidence
Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.
On behalf of the District Grants Sub-Committee, I am very pleased to inform you that your club’s application for a 2025–26 District Grant has been approved. Your club may now begin the project. The approved grant amount is $2,000. Thank you for your club’s continued commitment to service and for the positive impact you’re making in your community!
21-Nov-25
by Julia Bashta
System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.
28-Nov-25
by Mike Marx
A TD BANK CHECK FOR $2,000.00 HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR YOUR RECEIPT ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 5, 2025.
28-Nov-25
by Mike Marx
System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.
18-Dec-25
by Nadia Saeedi
System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
15-Mar-26
by Nadia Saeedi
Our ongoing Rotary Club Children’s Mental Health and Art Wellness Initiative is progressing well. The project’s frontend is complete, and backend testing is underway. We recently held an art‑based workshop promoting mindfulness, emotional awareness, and creativity among children. Through guided activities, the children learned how to identify, express, and manage emotions using art as a therapeutic tool. Mindfulness exercises helped them build focus, calmness, and self‑regulation. The initiative aims to integrate psychoeducation, mindfulness training, and creative arts therapy into future sessions, encouraging empathy, coping skills, and emotional resilience. Our goal is to strengthen mental well‑being and confidence.
15-Mar-26
by Nadia Saeedi
Our ongoing Rotary Club Children’s Mental Health and Art Wellness Initiative is progressing well. The project’s frontend is complete, and backend testing is underway. We recently held an art‑based workshop promoting mindfulness, emotional awareness, and creativity among children. Through guided activities, the children learned how to identify, express, and manage emotions using art as a therapeutic tool. Mindfulness exercises helped them build focus, calmness, and self‑regulation. The initiative aims to integrate psychoeducation, mindfulness training, and creative arts therapy into future sessions, encouraging empathy, coping skills, and emotional resilience. Our goal is to strengthen mental well‑being and confidence.
15-Mar-26
by Julia Bashta
System Entry: Project reverted to "Paid".
31-May-26
by Nadia Saeedi
completedThe E-Heritage Rotary Club launched the Healthy Mind Initiatives Project to address the growing mental health needs of underserved children and youth in Jamaica, Queens, New York. The project focused on early identification, awareness, education, and referral for mental health concerns among children and young adults ages 5–21.
31-May-26
by Nadia Saeedi
As part of the initiative, the club successfully developed and implemented an AI-assisted mental health screening platform called eMindTalk (MindTheMends). The platform was designed to provide accessible, low-cost mental health screening using evidence-based assessment tools commonly used by licensed mental health professionals. The screening system helps identify symptoms related to anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, autism spectrum concerns, and other emotional and behavioral challenges. The platform is currently operational and has been utilized through community partnerships, including Smart Medical in Jamaica, Que
31-May-26
by Nadia Saeedi
Project activities took place between 2025 and 2026 in Jamaica, Queens, New York. During this period, the club completed development of the application, conducted testing, established partnerships with healthcare providers, and began implementation within the community.
The project also included a children's wellness and art-based mindfulness workshop. During these sessions, children participated in guided art activities, emotional awareness exercises, mindfulness practices, and discussions designed to strengthen coping skills, self-expression, emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience. Parents and caregivers received educational information about childhood mental health and available support resources.
31-May-26
by Nadia Saeedi
The initiative provided professional mental health screening opportunities and referral pathways for children identified as needing additional support. Community awareness efforts were also conducted to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and encourage families to seek help when needed.
31-May-26
by Nadia Saeedi
Progress to Date
Completed:
Development and launch of the eMindTalk (MindTheMends) mental health screening platform.
Frontend development and backend testing of the application.
Partnership establishment with healthcare providers and community organizations.
Delivery of children's mental health awareness and art-based wellness workshops.
Community outreach and mental health education activities.
Initial screenings and referral planning for participating children and youth.
31-May-26
by Nadia Saeedi
he project is continuing with:
Expansion of screening services to additional children and youth.
Ongoing therapist referrals and follow-up support.
Additional parent and caregiver education workshops.
Continued enhancement and maintenance of the eMindTalk platform.
Collection of outcome data and program evaluation to measure long-term impact.
31-May-26
by Nadia Saeedi
Through this initiative, E-Heritage Rotary Club is creating a sustainable pathway for early mental health identification, education, and support, helping children and families in Queens build healthier, more resilient futures.
31-May-26
by Nadia Saeedi
### Beneficiaries, Impact, and Humanitarian Need Addressed
The primary beneficiaries of this project were underserved children and youth ages 5–21 living in Jamaica, Queens, New York, particularly those from low-income and immigrant families who face barriers to accessing mental health services. Secondary beneficiaries included parents, caregivers, educators, and community members who gained increased awareness and understanding of children's mental health needs.
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11-Jun-26
by Taylor Eskew
System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
11-Jun-26
by Taylor Eskew
System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.
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