The Braid Foundation

10/20/2026

💜 BE THE REASON A YOUNG PERSON FEELS GOOD!

Not every young person needs therapy. Sometimes, they just need a space to laugh, create, connect, feel seen, and simply BE.

That's why The Braid + The Shelby County YFRC’s Youth Connect program in partnership with Lebonheur is bringing Feel Good Fest to Memphis! 🎉

On November 21, we're creating a FREE, one-day mental wellness experience for aorund 300 Shelby County youth ages 13–18 at Crosstown Arts!

🎨 Art & creative expression
🎤 Music, performances & real conversations
🧘🏾‍♀️ Mindfulness, movement & relaxation
🍕 Good food, good vibes & meaningful connections
💜 Mental health resources without the pressure or stigma

Our young people have told us they want more spaces that support their mental health outside of therapy, school, and home. We're listening.

But we need our community to help bring this vision to life!

💛 Your donation, no matter the size, helps us keep this experience completely FREE for our youth. Every contribution helps provide food, activities, supplies, and experiences that remind young people they matter.

We're not just throwing a festival. We're investing in joy, belonging, connection, and the emotional well-being of Memphis youth.

✨ Will you help us make 300 young people FEEL GOOD?

💜 DONATE HERE:
https://givebutter.com/feel-good-fest-2026-mme465

Can't donate right now? Sharing this post is another way to support our mission!

Because joy is good for our mental health, too. 💜

A free mental wellness day just for Shelby County youth, built for them and with them.

10/16/2026

774 young people. 3,339 counseling sessions. One goal: 1,000 youth served by June 2027. 🧡💙

Since June 2024, Youth Connect has offered free, low-barrier therapy to Shelby County youth ages 13 to 18. Youth choose who they want to work with, and the typical wait to start with a therapist is 6 days. The national average outpatient wait is about 48.

We are 226 youth away from our goal. If you know a teen who could use someone to talk to, send them our way: Link in comments 👇

Questions? Text or call 901-710-8712.

Proud to do this work alongside Shelby County Youth & Family Resource Center-YFRC 🤝Community and government, working together.

We counseling youth, mane! 🗣️

10/09/2026

📣 Calling all youth-serving organizations!

Feel Good Fest is a free, youth-only event for ages 13-18, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 AM to 4 PM at Crosstown Arts.

Why? Shelby County youth told us they want spaces that are good for their mental health, outside of therapy, home, and school. Connection, fun, and belonging are part of how we care for our minds.

We're looking for resource partners to bring something fun to their table, like a game, craft, or demo. Spots are limited. Sign-up link in the comments! 👇

Be the reason a young person feels good. 💛

10/02/2026

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Feel Good Fest is the ONLY local festival ONLY for Shelby County youth that are 13-18 years old.

🥳 FREE| FUN | VIBES | FOOD | DE-STRESS

2 Months from today...November 21st.

Keep your Saturday open.

A whole day to connect, create, have fun, and FEEL GOOD.

More details coming soon. Free. Only for Shelby County young people ages 13-18.

07/21/2026

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. For too long, stigma has prevented people from seeking the care they deserve. This administration has helped change that by expanding access to services like opening our first transitional house, hosting our first Mental Health Town Hall this spring, and providing free telehealth therapy for employees. Now, we look forward to opening the Shelby County Government Mental Health Safety and Justice Center later this year.

05/19/2026

Ready to take action this Mental Health Awareness Month?
Be a part of something that spreads information, awareness, and access for youth in Shelby County.

Join the Youth Connect Ambassador Program 💚
Link in bio!

05/05/2026

Mental health matters everyday, but this month hits a little different, it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚

At Youth Connect, supporting young people is what we do best. So this is your reminder to check in on a young person, start the conversation, share a resource, or tell them about Youth Connect.

Small moments can make a big difference. Breaking the stigma starts with you!!