The Smile Advocate Program
The SMILE Program is aimed at reducing suicide rates, depression, and anxiety in our region – as well as eradicating the stigma around mental health. The program serves school faculty, students, businesses, and the general public.
Smile Hero Kits
Partnership with Lakes Area Heroes – distribution of Mental Health Resources to all of Region 5 ‘hero departments.’
Smile Boxes
Do you know someone who could use a pick me up? Send kindness through the mail.
Smile Clubs
Student led Peer-to-Peer Groups
The pilot launch was for grades 5-8 at Forestview Middle School in March 2026.
Under SFJ Advisors and Community Members; students will follow what they’ve learned in the classroom (via Project 11) to create kindness projects within the school, as well as potential for running a Wellness fundraising event for the club (Miles for Smiles).