Touchstone Foundation

🌱 Meet the 2026 Rise Above Summer Session Facilitators

Starting Monday, Lancaster County high school students will learn from an incredible group of licensed mental health professionals, social workers, artists, poets, educators, filmmakers, wellness practitioners, advocates, and community leaders who are dedicating their time, talents, and lived experiences to help young people grow.

Through workshops centered on creativity, wellness, storytelling, advocacy, identity, leadership, mindfulness, social justice, career exploration, and self-expression, students will engage with facilitators whose professional backgrounds span counseling, art therapy, social work, education, behavioral health, documentary filmmaking, poetry, yoga, and community organizing.

Each workshop is intentionally aligned with the Rise Above curriculum, helping students explore:

💙 Identity & Self-Awareness
Building resilience, confidence, and a deeper understanding of self.

💙 Relationships & Community
Strengthening connection, belonging, and healthy support systems.

💙 Advocacy & Leadership
Learning how to use your voice to create meaningful change.

💙 Future Pathways
Exploring careers, service opportunities, and possibilities for the future.

At its heart, Rise Above is about mentorship. It is about connecting young people with trusted adults who can share knowledge, encouragement, and real-world experiences while helping students discover their own strengths and potential.

We are deeply grateful to every facilitator who is helping create safe, supportive, and inspiring spaces for our students this summer.

Interested in joining this growing community of mentors?

We welcome licensed mental health professionals, community artists, educators, advocates, and leaders who are passionate about supporting youth wellness and development to explore future facilitator opportunities with Rise Above.

Visit: https://touchstonefound.org/rise-above/ to learn more.

Together, we are building the next generation of resilient leaders, advocates, creators, and changemakers.

🎨📹 Now Hiring | Summer Communications Assistant Intern

Touchstone Foundation is seeking a college-level student intern who is passionate about creative storytelling and ready to build a professional portfolio while supporting youth mental wellness in Lancaster County.

We are especially interested in students with strong skills focused in:
✨ Graphic Design
✨ Video Production & Editing
✨ Print Design & Publications
✨ Digital Content Creation
✨ Brand & Visual Communications

Upcoming projects include program marketing campaigns, print collateral, social media content, event materials, video storytelling, and community outreach initiatives.

Majors encouraged to apply include:
Graphic Design, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Multimedia Production, Digital Media, Information Technology, English, Business, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields.

Skills You'll Gain:
• Strategic content planning
• Multimedia storytelling
• Brand development and design
• CRM and email marketing
• Program promotion and community engagement
• Social media analytics
• Cross-functional collaboration in a nonprofit setting

📅 Flexible Summer 2026 start date

To Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio/writing samples to:
Casey Flores
Communications & Development Manager
[email protected]

If you're looking for an opportunity to create meaningful work, grow your creative skillset, and make a lasting impact in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

The Rise Above Summer Session starts next week!

Over the next few weeks, Lancaster County students will come together to have real conversations about mental health, identity, resilience, belonging, and hope.

Through creative workshops lead by local safe space facilitators we we will dive into workshops like:
When Silence Is Spoken Through Music, Create a Map of Belonging, Healing Through Empowerment, Listening Inward: Sound as a Tool for Self-Regulation, and more!
Students will explore new ways to express themselves, build coping skills, and connect with others.

Rise Above is more than a program—it's a safe space to be heard, build confidence, connect with mentors, and discover that you're not alone.

We can't wait to see the growth, friendships, and leadership that emerge from this year's summer session.

💙 World Eating Disorders Action Day

Today, we want young people struggling with an eating disorder—or difficult thoughts about food, weight, exercise, or body image—to know this:

You are not alone, and you do not have to carry this by yourself.

Eating disorders affect people of all backgrounds, identities, and body types. They are not a choice, a phase, or a reflection of someone's worth. They are real mental health conditions that deserve understanding, support, and care.

Recovery is not always a straight path, but healing is possible. Every conversation, every appointment, every moment of asking for help is a step forward.

If you are struggling, consider reaching out to a trusted adult, school counselor, healthcare provider, or mental health professional. Support is available through resources such as the

National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/find-treatment/
SRT Behavioral Health Lancaster: https://strbehavioralhealth.com/location/lancaster-outpatient/

At Touchstone Foundation, we believe every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued exactly as they are.

Today, we stand with those in recovery, those supporting loved ones, and those who may be taking their first step toward healing.