Vibe Checkup – Navigate. Manage. Thrive

DO YOU SEE ME? DO YOU HEAR ME? WILL YOU STAND FOR ME?

Welcome to VIBE CHECKUP, our award-winning, youth-centric mental wellness platform designed to address the real challenges teens face today: peer pressure, academic stress, bullying, identity struggles, family expectations, and the pervasive influence of social media.

Let’s face it—smartphones and social media are here to stay. For teens, it’s where they share everything—from their biggest wins to their toughest struggles. That’s why VIBE CHECKUP is redefining how we support teen mental wellness. Through cutting-edge technology—smartphones, social media, podcasts, and our innovative app—we’re meeting teens where they are: on the platforms they use daily.

VIBE CHECKUP isn’t just a platform—it’s a movement revolutionizing teen mental wellness, where teens are truly seen, heard, and empowered.

We also empower adults with the tools and resources they need to navigate their own mental health journeys—enabling them to better support our youth, strengthen relationships, and foster healthier, more resilient communities.

To join our movement, contact kfogg@gspartnerships.org

Navigating a Teen's Life Changes

Here Is What Our Teens Are Saying

VIBE CHECKUP APP

✅ Tech-Integrated Innovation: A mobile app that offers 24/7 support, mood tracking, and real-time communication with parents and school staff with a focus on early intervention and crisis support.

VIBE CHECKUP PROGRAM

Navigating your teenage years can be tricky, and sometimes you may need a little help. By creating a fun, safe, tech-driven space, youth take charge of their emotional well-being, self-expression, growth, and connection.

✅ Students produce podcasts, write scripts, and lead conversations on issues they care about.

Real Talk: Food for Thought Podcast

✅ Youth-Centered. Peer-Led: Students lead the movement, shifting power dynamics, empowering students as leaders and changemakers in their own wellness journey.

✅ Teen-led podcasts go beyond simple conversations—they’re a powerful tool for addressing the diverse and complex experiences of today’s youth. These podcasts help teens, their peers, and the adults in their lives better understand the challenges young people face, while providing practical strategies to improve communication and support.

Mental Wellness Check In!

Feeling bad one day? It’s normal – everyone has bad days!

Feeling bad for a week? Depending on what’s going on – you can handle it.

Feeling bad for over a week? Time to talk to your Village/trusted adult

Remember – Your Worst day is only 24 hours!

Building Your Own Positive VIBES Wall

Incorporating positive affirmations into daily routines can transform your outlook, enhance emotional well-being, and lead to better life outcomes by instilling a deep sense of belief in your abilities and potential.

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Global Sustainable Partnerships (GSP) & VIBE CHECKUP:
Empowering Lives, Building Resilience

Global Sustainable Partnerships (GSP) is a visionary 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to fostering sustainable and impactful change across communities worldwide. Founded in 2010, our mission is to transcend borders and timelines, committed to enriching the lives of children and their families through the provision of clean and safe drinking water and empowering women by creating economic opportunities to break the cycle of poverty in developing countries.

In 2020, as the world grappled with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, GSP adapted its focus towards addressing more immediate needs within our own communities. Embracing our ‘It Takes A Village’ philosophy, we are now also fiercely dedicated to addressing the wide range of inequities close to home, with a special emphasis on improving mental health and wellness for underrepresented children and their families in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, and Michigan.

Our goal is bold yet simple: to unlock the inherent resilience within our children, enabling them to thrive, overcome, and achieve optimal mental health and wellness. We envision a future where every child can realize their highest potential, contributing to a more equitable, thriving society. At GSP, we believe in the power of partnership, resilience, and the spirit of community to create a lasting impact, ensuring that no child is left behind.

Organization Fun Fact!

GSP was born in the Serengeti after gazing in the eyes of a baby giraffe and witnessed Masai children on their way to fetch water in the middle seeing of “lions and tigers and bears” Oh my!

The VCU Program: A Holistic Approach

It Takes a Village:
At the heart of GSP’s mission is the groundbreaking VIBE CHECKUP (VCU) program, a dynamic initiative designed to weave a comprehensive network of support and understanding around our youth. Encompassing grades 6-12, VCU is not merely a program but a movement, embodying the ethos of “It Takes A Village” by actively involving parents, teachers, school staff, and the wider community in a united effort to foster a stronger sense of connectedness and belonging. This holistic approach is underpinned by a recognition that true mental health support extends beyond the individual, requiring a concerted and collective effort to effect meaningful change.

The Philosophy of “It Takes A Village”
At the core of the VIBE CHECKUP (VCU) program lies a profound understanding that the emotional and mental wellbeing of our youth cannot be safeguarded by isolated efforts. This understanding is encapsulated in the timeless adage, “It Takes A Village,” a philosophy that guides every facet of the program’s design and implementation. This philosophy does not just serve as a thematic backdrop for VCU; it is the very blueprint upon which the program’s strategies and interventions are constructed, embodying a collective approach to youth mental health that is as comprehensive as it is compassionate.

The Goal of the Program: (Community Network Partners)

We are currently expanding our VIBE CHECKUP program to additional schools and as a critical part of this initiative, we are also preparing to host Teen-Led Mental Health Summits in every quadrant of Montgomery County in the Fall of 2024 and 2025. Our students, Community Network Partners (CNP), parents and school staff aka “The Village” are integral to these summits, focusing on subtle yet significant issues that may be hindering student success. Our primary goal is to address the critical needs of our youth for physical and emotional health and safety, which are vital in combating academic disengagement, chronic absenteeism, and learning loss, particularly in underrepresented communities.
In collaboration with teachers, parents, administrators, and Board of Education members, we aim to refine educational practices to better incorporate life skills, self-regulation, trust, and empathy alongside academic subjects. This holistic approach helps create an environment where students can effectively manage their emotions, leading to enhanced personal and academic outcomes.

Key Components of the VCU Program

Peer Coaches Leadership Intervention: This component trains youth to serve as mental health advocates, providing peer-to-peer support, empathy, and understanding.
Train-the-Trainer: This initiative equips parents and teachers with the tools they need to support teens while managing their own stress, reinforcing the “It Takes A Village” philosophy.
VCU Mobile App: A revolutionary platform offering personalized mood tracking, resource access, and direct support, enabling young people, along with their parents and teachers, to better monitor and manage their mental health.
Community Network Partnership (CNP): The success of the VCU program is significantly bolstered by its Village

Impact and Future Directions

The VCU program stands as a beacon of innovation and hope in the realm of youth mental health support. Through its comprehensive approach, the program not only addresses the immediate needs of young individuals but also lays the foundation for a future where every youth is empowered to realize their highest potential. As GSP continues to expand the VCU program and cultivate community partnerships, the vision of a community woven with the threads of understanding, healing, support, recovery, and resilience becomes increasingly attainable.

VCU embodies GSP’s commitment to a community-centric approach, leveraging the collective strength of diverse partnerships to foster a supportive environment for youth mental health and wellness. It is a testament to the urgent need for a paradigm shift towards more personalized, impactful, and innovative strategies in addressing the mental health challenges facing today’s youth.