The NAN Project Brings Hope to Teens Struggling with Mental Health
CBS Boston March 3, 2023.
WBZ’s Chanel4 team interviewed our Director and Founder Jake Cavanaugh about The NAN Project’s work to address the mental health crisis many teens face today. To see our work with students in Everett, and hear from our Peer Mentor Annabel, watch here.
Massachusetts High School Students Open Up about Mental Health Crisis
Boston25 News February 15, 2023
The NAN Project worked with reporter Kerry Kavanaugh to assemble a panel of local high school students to talk about their own experiences, what’s working for them, and where they’re still struggling and need our help. To watch this courageous and honest conversation, click here.
Clinician Integration Program underway at Police Department
July 20, 2021 | City of Malden
“In collaboration with Eliot Community Human Services (Eliot CHS), the City of Malden and the Malden Police Department have initiated a Community Clinician Integration Program…” [READ]
July 7, 2021 | Boston 25 News
An important highlight of The NAN Project’s collaboration with the Malden Police. [WATCH]
13 Reasons Why We Need to Talk About Suicide
July 31, 2020 | 13 Reasons to Fly
“Our incredible partner, and mentor The Nan Project put together a short movie about 13 Reasons Why We Need to Talk About Suicide in response to 13 Reasons Why. Teachers and guidance counselors across the nation struggle to address this series…” [READ]
5 for Good: Program aims to prevent suicide by engaging students in open dialogue
2019 | Chronicle WCVB
“NAN Project trains peer mentors to share stories, discuss mental health in schools across MA.” [READ]
Tri-Town Council Corner: Keep the conversation on mental illness going
May 15, 2019 | Topsfield WickedLocal
“Wouldn’t it be ideal if scheduling a mental health checkup was a standard practice, like an annual physical, eye exam, mammogram, or dental cleaning? It’s far easier to schedule an appointment for an automobile tune-up than a mental health assessment. And yet, with one in four people reporting signs of feeling anxious, worried, depressed, or overwhelmed, mental illness remains a difficult subject to discuss…” [READ]
Grant recipients announced by Win. Hospital
April 8, 2019 | Daily Times Chronicle
“Winchester Hospital’s Community Health Initiative (CHI) Grant Selection Committee, comprised of hospital leaders and community partners from across Winchester Hospital’s service area, awarded seven local nonprofit organizations more than $170,000 in grant money to support the health needs of the communities served by Winchester Hospital…”[READ]
Art therapy room to honor teen killed in gas disaster
“More than 6 feet tall, lanky with a crop of thick hair, Leonel Rondon initially gave off a serious vibe to those who didn’t know him. But when you cracked open that hard shell, he was warm and caring, known for his “big Teddy bear hugs,” his adoration of babies and toddlers and an entrepreneurial spirit…” [READ]
Live from the 2019 Tyngsborough Health Fair
October 25, 2018 | Tyngsboro TV
Co-Founder Ellen Dalton sits down with Steve Brogan to discuss The NAN Project, the work we do, and the importance of starting the conversation about suicide prevention. [WATCH]
The NAN Project: Fighting to Promote Mental Health Awareness and Prevent Youth Suicide
October 16, 2018 | Channel Kindness
“Since being a Channel Kindness reporter for Born This Way Foundation, I have been focused on getting my Master’s degree in Public Health at Boston University. One of my requirements before I graduate from the program is to complete a practicum, which this summer led me to intern with The NAN Project.” [READ]
Depression: The NAN Project
2015 | Chronicle WCVB
“How do you recover from losing a daughter? It’s been five years for Ellen Dalton. All that’s left of her beautiful daughter, Nancy, are the memories.” [WATCH]