Local Partners Expand Mental Well-Being Support in St. Pete

Classroom Grandparent volunteers, Seniors in Service staff, and representatives from Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and Bayfront Health at a check presentation event.

Mental health is essential at every stage of life. Through support from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay is helping children and older adults access resources, encouragement, and services that strengthen emotional well-being and improve quality of life.

Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital are helping children and seniors in South St. Petersburg improve their mental well-being through the Classroom Grandparent Program. Thanks to their $249,524 grant, we will be able to engage 12 NEW Classroom Grandparent volunteers to mentor students in St. Petersburg’s highest-need elementary schools for the next three years! Our Classroom Grandparents receive expert training to help struggling children learn skills that will enable them to overcome challenges and build resilience, while simultaneously improving their own well-being through social connection. A win-win!