Hope and Healing

About This Project

Summary

“Hope and Healing: A Discussion with West Virginia Youth” is a special film project featuring youth from West Virginia who gathered to discuss issues they face, such as substance use disorder, bullying, social media and mental health.

Goals & Objectives

Increase community awareness about substance use disorder, bullying, social media impact, and mental health issues among West Virginia's youth by reaching at least 1,000 viewers within the first six months of the documentary's release. Empower youth participants by involving them in the documentary

Results & Impact

We had 70 participants at the film screening event. We had four of the featured teens participate in a discussion panel with the audience.