About Belonging and Wellness
Our Mission
At Belonging And Wellness, we collaborate with K-12 schools, family and teacher organizations, families, colleges and non-profits that educate and serve youth. We strive to support systems to create cultures of belonging and increase youth mental health wellness.
Our Values
Our team values collaboration, kindness, accountability, diversity, equity, inclusion and growth. We strive to work with community partners to create the best outcomes for youth.
Our Services
Our team is available to consult with and provide workshops to school teams, school systems, parent/caregiver communities and non-profits.
Our practices focus on youth mental health, education and inclusion.
We use a trauma informed social and emotional lens.
We use research and evidence-based practices .
Our team is available to provide professional development to school communities, educators, school boards, colleges and parents/caregivers as well as other non-profits that serve youth.
Our Work
We partnered with Outright VT to create a toolkit to enhance school supports for Vermont LGBTQ+ Youth in Elementary School.
We are providing workshop to caregivers through local family and teacher organizations to combat caregiver stress and support youth wellness.
About the Owner
Jill is a licensed school counselor, school administrator and mental health counselor. Jill holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. Jill holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jill completed her Education Doctorate Degree in Education Administration with a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.