Breaking Barriers Teen Mental Wellness Conference

600 River Street,Austin TX 78701

02 April, 2022

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Join us for a day of art, music, and meeting new friends while we explore and embody mental wellness practices amoung Austin-area Teens. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breaking Barriers Teen Mental Wellness Conference When: Saturday 4/2/2022 11-6PM Who: Produced by the Caminos Teen Interns at the ESB-MACC for all teens ages 13-19 Where: 600 River St. 78701 at the Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Cost: Free RSVP Link: Social Media: IG: @atxcaminos Join us for a day of art, music, and community dedicated to youth while we explore and embody mental wellness practices facilitated by the teens of the ESB-MACC Caminos Teen Leadership program. On April 2nd from 11am-6pm, teens will collaborate with emerging artists, mental health professionals and cultural activists to explore self-expression around the theme of breaking barriers. The purpose of the conference is to create a safe space for youth to share their thoughts and express their feelings in a teen-centered environment. This event is uniquely created BY teens, FOR teens. Together they will explore questions such as: What barriers do teens, especially Latinx, Black & minority youth face? How do we break those barriers? How can we build resilience and empower ourselves? How do we encourage each other to share our voices? What can we offer each other to help us succeed at our personal, professional, and artistic goals? Conference activities include screen printing, art making, music making, meditation, ancestral healing, teen-facilitated discussions and more. There will be food snacks and exhibitor tables on-site. Schedule: 11am - 6pm, with a live music performance at 5pm. This event is free for any teen age 13-19 who wants to connect with others through art and culture while embodying mental wellness practices. Please RSVP on Eventbrite (RSVP not required to attend, but those who RSVP will be guaranteed a spot) What to bring: A blank t-shirt for screen printing. Snacks are provided and it is recommended to bring $10 for lunch at on-site food trucks. Please come willing to share your voice. Free parking is available on-site. Students may earn volunteer credit at their school for attending if they get pre-authorization from their school and bring any necessary documentation for a staff signature. More about Caminos: CAMINOS is an immersive paid internship empowering Austin-area Teens to carve their own path in the creative arts. Students apply and are accepted into the program for one year, during which they are actively engaged in the various elements of the program which include working with ESB-MACC professional staff; artist mentorships, community engagement, special workshops and cultural events.