We believe everyone has a role to play in the healing process
Our Mission is to empower others to connect, heal, and thrive in our communities while striving for healthy choices
Run Sign Up!
Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 9am Homestead Country Club
Come out and enjoy this lovely course, on what we hope will be a beautiful day. Enjoy the lovely start/finish line festivities Hosted by Homestead Country Club. You will also be supporting the life-saving work of Talk 2 Me - A Program of Hope. We are a charity focused on mental health education, physical health, problem solving, solutions, and suicide prevention. We teach coping skills for dealing with depression and anxiety. The 5k run/walk is an actual coping skill in all its glory. You will connect with others, as well as feel better physically and mentally. We thank you in advance for your participation. This is a race to benefit Talk 2 Me - A Program of Hope. You can learn more about the organization and our mission at www.talk-2me.com. Thank you for your support. Our life-saving work is made possible by you ☺
All donations are tax deductible.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission. Thank you for helping us in our life saving work.
We are with you during the COVID Pandemic
COMBATING ISOLATION
FIGHTING HUNGER
PROVIDING FRESH PRODUCE AND MEALS FOR FAMILIES
Over 500 pounds of produce packed
384 pounds of meat, cheese, milk and other perishables
472 meals to local families who are not able to make ends meet in terms of providing food for their families.
All of this helps carry out our mission of helping young people thrive in all circumstances.
Talk 2 Me is in the community providing support wherever we are able. Meals are being served in Kansas City, MO and in Shawnee Mission, KS school districts twice daily. We stand with our communities in this time of need. We are here for you!
Mental Health Resources Available
Mental Health Resources :The current quarantines can take a toll on mental health.
If you are in need of help, please reach out. Do not suffer alone.
The following resources are available:
Johnson County mental health center 24/7 crisis line: (913) 268-0156
Wyandotte County Behavior Health Network: General questions and answers: (913) 328-4600 Or 24/7 crisis line: (913) 788-4200
- Disaster stress hotline: 1-800-985-5990
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Race Your Pace
Back by Popular Demand the Second Talk 2 Me Virtual 5K Run/Walk
In an effort to support healthy activity and connectedness during this time when isolation is a real threat to the well being of our society we are hosting a virtual 5K on Saturday, May 2, 2020.
What is a virtual Race?
Virtual means you race at a time you select on May 2, 2020. Time yourself for a 5K run/walk and report to the race director on race day with a photo of your timing device at elisemarie@talk-2mecom. After the race turn in your time on our sign up genius page. At this time we will be able to give a gift card to Chick-fil-A, Freddy's, Starbucks or other prizes to up to the first 150 people that sign up. We are reaching out to gather more prizes :) We will announce a location for drive -by pickup of prizes after the race is complete. Thank you so much for participating.
OUR MISSION: EMPOWERING TEENS TO CONNECT HEAL AND THRIVE INOUR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES
Learn More
Below is the link to the Race Your Pace virtual 5k run/walk. Signup and have fun!
We Continue to Enthusiastically Follow our Mission
We actively packing produce, meats, dairy, and dry good for those who are not able to make ends meet during this time.
Helping teens to connect, heal, and thrive in our schools and communities.
We are packing food to be distributed to children in the Kansas City School District who rely on these food staples in order to have food in the evenings and on weekends.
Thank you to our Silver Wellness Sponsors at RT RYAN TURNER SPECIALTY you mean the world to us.
The event is now FREE thanks to a generous sponsor who elected to underwrite the tickets for the event.
Donations are welcome.
Thank you for you
When?
Postponed
Where?
Mac-n-Seitz
13705 Holmes Rd #1591, K.C. MO 64145
RAFFLE INCLUDES: KENDRA SCOTT, ROYALS TICKETS FOR 4, ROUND OF GOLF AT COUNTRY CLUB OF LEAWOOD FOR 4
Teen Leadership Advisory Board
Talk 2 Me Teen Leaders
Through our partnerships with the Blue Valley Caps Program and area teens we have been able to have input on an advisory level from 59 area teenagers. They are from Rockhurst High School, Shawnee Mission East, Blue Valley North, Blue Valley West, Blue Valley, Blue Valley South West and more area schools.
Thank you to our amazing Sponsorship Team. We could not do this without you.
- Program of Hope Leadership Partners :
- RT RYAN TURNER SPECIALTY
- KATHLEEN HERNE, M.D.
- APEX Environmental Consultants, Inc.
- Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene
- The Sherman Family Foundation
- Richard Metzner Trust
- The Taylor Family Foundation
- Robbie Smart
- Cartwright Tree Care
- Re-Discover You
- The Benson Family
- Doctor Marijo Aguilera
- The Green Family
- Kendra Scott
- J Sullivan, Jr Trust
- Jennifer Green
- Patricia Benson
- Duffy Construction
- The Randall Family
- Derek Locke
- Program of Hope Partners:
- Laurie Ingram
- Ann Eckels
- Natalie Kors
- Jennifer Spears
- Terry Mantell
- Jackie McMahon
- Frannie Cox
- FitChix KC
- ABBACORE, LLC
- Karen Wilkins
- Linda Metzner
- Samantha Kopek
- Vincent DiCarlo
- Tim Coleman
- Nicholas Samuel Metzner
- Paul Fredericks
- Greg Zlevor
- Hollie Still
- Sara Donnelly Hipp
- Anonymous Donor(s)
- Allan Slaney
- James W
- Nancy Kitts
- Cecile Schloegel
- Paul Marquis
- Kaitlin Hager
- Janet Mueller
- Mary Robertson
- Paul Fredricks
- Marijo Aguilera
- Jinny O'Donnell
- Bently Hulshof
- Greg Zlevor
- Jennifer Pumphrey
- Hollie Still
- Kevin O'Donnell
- Jim Turner
- Allan Slaney
- Douglas Cook
- Monica Bennett
- Casey Cook
- Andrea Ways Newman
- Victor Lamento
- Suzanne Teeven
- Kerrie Greenfelder
- K Scott Gibbar
- Cosentino's Price Chopper
- Ray Moncrieffe
- Biesterveld & Crook, LLC
- The Seymour Family
- Lauron Hohl
- One More Scoop
- Marquette Physical Therapy
- Brianne Atteberry
- Jay Marquette
About Us
Accountability Cards
Students will receive wallet sized cards to fill in personal information including safe people and a local crisis line and texting crisis line.
They will carry these on their person at all times.
Student Testimonials
" I only wish I would have talked to someone sooner. I just thought things would always be the way they were. Once I talked to someone is was such a short time until I was feeling better.
- Jacob
"The things you are talking about are the tools that would have really helped me when I was so depressed. I just want other people to know that it's work but you can get better."
-Charlie
More Testimonials
Wow this really does work. I feel so much better after just talking through all the things that were bothering me."
-Alaina
"Everyone at my school needs help. We never talk about this and the drugs and alcohol are a huge problem too."
-Noelle