Fond du Lac Area YScreen

06/18/2026

The numbers are a reminder that youth mental health continues to deserve our attention—not just when a crisis happens, but every day.

Every conversation, every trusted adult, every act of kindness, and every opportunity to educate our community matters. Prevention starts with connection.

Take a few minutes to read this article and join us in continuing the conversation. Together, we can help ensure every young person knows they are seen, valued, and supported. 💙

A 2023 youth survey found about one in five high schoolers across Wisconsin have considered su***de.

06/16/2026

📣 We're Looking for a Volunteer or Intern!

Fond du Lac Area YScreen is seeking a volunteer or intern to help keep our website up to date!

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technology, web design, communications, or simply wants to support youth mental health in our community. Responsibilities include making routine website updates, posting new content, and helping us keep information current.

Whether you're a student looking to gain experience, a professional wanting to give back, or a retiree with some extra time, we'd love to connect with you!

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit? Send us a message or email Heather at [email protected].

Together, we can help ensure families have access to the resources they need. 💚

06/16/2026

Earlier this month, members of the YScreen team had the opportunity to attend Sophia Partners' Impact 2026 Leadership Conference at Moraine Park Technical College alongside fellow United Way partners.

The conference featured inspiring keynote speakers and engaging breakout sessions focused on what it truly means to lead. We explored the difference between being a manager and being a leader, learned what effective leadership looks like, and gained practical insights that will help us continue to grow as individuals and as an organization.

We are grateful for opportunities to learn, collaborate, and invest in leadership that strengthens our team—and ultimately allows us to better serve our community. 💙

05/30/2026

💚 What a great morning at the Miles 4 Minds Run/Walk hosted by Sophia Partners Youth Leadership FDL!

Members of the YScreen team and Advisory Board were honored to participate alongside so many community members who care deeply about youth mental health. Thank you to Sophia Partners for organizing such a meaningful event and to everyone who showed up to support our youth.

Together, we are helping create a community where every young person knows they matter and that help is available. 💚

05/29/2026

Congratulations, Malia! 🎨💚

We are proud to recognize Malia as one of the winners of the 2026 Fond du Lac Area YScreen Youth Mental Health Art Contest.

Through her creativity and talent, she helped spark an important conversation about mental health and emotional well-being.

Thank you to Woodworth Middle School for supporting student voices and helping create a community where mental health matters. Join us in congratulating Malia on this well-deserved achievement!

Please join us in congratulating one of our amazing Woodworth Wildcats, Malia, for winning the Fond du Lac Area YScreen Youth Mental Health Art Contest!

The YScreen program, part of the Fond du Lac Area United Way, hosts this annual contest to encourage students to creatively express what mental health means to them through art. We are so proud of Malia for using her creativity, voice, and talent to make such a meaningful impact. Congratulations, Malia — your Wildcat family is cheering you on!

05/27/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to remind our community that mental health conversations matter every day of the year — not just during moments of crisis.

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do for a young person is simply listen. Open conversations help build trust, connection, and resilience. When youth feel safe, seen, and supported, they are more likely to reach out before things become overwhelming.

At YScreen, we believe prevention, early identification, and compassionate support can change lives. A caring adult, a trusted friend, or one honest conversation can make more of a difference than we realize.

This month we’ve talked about early support, reducing stigma, asking for help, and creating safe spaces for youth to be heard. Let’s continue carrying those conversations forward beyond May.

And if you or someone you know is struggling, please remember: help is available, and no one has to walk through it alone. 💚

05/20/2026

✨ YScreen Youth Mental Health Art Contest ✨
This Mental Health Awareness Month, students from across the Fond du Lac area used their creativity to answer one powerful question:
“What does mental health mean to you?”

The honesty, courage, vulnerability, and hope reflected in these pieces moved us deeply. Every artwork submitted told a story and reminded us why conversations surrounding youth mental health matter so much. 💚

We are incredibly proud to announce our 2026 featured student artists and winners:

🏆 Ella Demos – Fond du Lac High School
🏆 Madyson Bodart – STEM Academy
🏆 Malia Dobyns – Woodworth Middle School

A heartfelt thank you to every student, parent, educator, and supporter who helped make this event possible. Special thanks as well to Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts for displaying these incredible pieces for the community to experience.

🖼️ The full gallery can currently be viewed on the lower level at Thelma.

At YScreen, we believe youth voices matter — and these students proved just how powerful art can be in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and creating connection.

💚 Together, we continue building a community where mental health conversations are welcomed, supported, and heard.

To learn more about Fond du Lac Area YScreen and our free youth emotional health screening and QPR su***de prevention trainings, visit: https://www.fdlunitedway.org/yscreen

05/15/2026

🤍 Sitting with Emotions 🤍

We often feel like we need to “fix” difficult emotions right away—but not every feeling needs to be solved.

Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is simply allow the feeling to be there 💚

Try telling yourself:
“This is hard, and I can get through it.”

When we avoid or push emotions away, they often stick around longer. When we acknowledge them, they tend to pass more naturally.

This doesn’t mean you have to like the feeling—it just means you’re giving yourself space to experience it without judgment.

Over time, this builds emotional resilience and helps you feel less overwhelmed by your emotions.

05/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Owen to the Fond du Lac Area YScreen Advisory Board! 💚

Stephanie brings more than 35 years of experience in the mental health field, including over 30 years serving as a therapist in the Fond du Lac area. She is currently employed with Aurora Health Care and has extensive experience in private practice, with areas of expertise including children and family therapy, trauma, domestic abuse, and eating disorders. Throughout her career, she has worked with clients ranging in age from 5 to 87.

Stephanie was also involved with YScreen during its early years, making her return to the organization especially meaningful. A Fond du Lac native, she attended Ripon College and completed graduate studies through University of Wisconsin–Madison and University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys exercising, yoga, walking, reading, gardening, traveling, and working on projects around her 115-year-old vintage home. She is also a proud mom of four and grandmother of six.

We are so grateful to have Stephanie’s experience, compassion, and dedication helping guide the work we do for youth and families in our community. Welcome, Stephanie!