Legends Program

Through our program, we aim to cultivate an environment where students feel valued, accepted, and motivated to make a positive impact on their own wellness and that of their peers. We also work hand-in-hand with each school to connect students to school-specific mental wellness resources, and to provide students with tools and strategies to have conversations with their peers about mental health.

Student Legends Program

By addressing the objectives below, the Legends Program aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel empowered to embrace their mental health, connect with others, and foster a culture of empathy and understanding.

01. Empathy

To enhance participants’ understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and experiences, thereby fostering empathy and compassion towards individuals facing mental health challenges.

02. Vulnerability

By openly discussing personal experiences with mental health challenges, presenters model the importance of being open and honest about one’s feelings. This normalizes being vulnerable and presents it as a strength. We teach students the importance of being honest and open about their emotions.

03. Self Acceptance

We highlight the importance of friendship, forgiveness, and kindness, reinforcing the idea that everyone deserves acceptance, including oneself. Group activities enable students to practice self-acceptance.

04. Community

Through the concepts discussed and skills gained during our interactive workshops, we aim to empower students to actively impact their communities and use what they‘ve learned to build inclusive, tolerant and supportive spaces for themselves and their peers moving forward.