Programs to Build Girls' Confidence

Help girls build confidence by listening without judgment, recognizing effort as well as outcomes, and giving them real opportunities to make choices and develop skills. Supportive peer relationships, healthy routines, and caring adult guidance also matter. Encourage open conversations about emotions and remind them that asking for help is a strength. Programs centered on wellness and connection can provide additional encouragement.

EmpowHer is an empowerment retreat program supported by the April T. Bocian Foundation. It is designed around mental health and wellness, offering an encouraging environment for women to focus on personal well-being, connection, and empowerment. Program details, participation information, and current offerings are available through the EmpowHer Retreat website. The foundation supports the retreat as part of its broader awareness mission.

The foundation’s resources can be useful to individuals, families, young adults, community members, and anyone seeking information related to depression, mental health, or suicide prevention. They are also relevant for people supporting someone who may be struggling or coping with suicide loss. Resources are intended to promote awareness and help people identify appropriate support pathways; they do not replace professional care.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental-health crisis, call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. The April T. Bocian Foundation shares 988 as an immediate crisis-support resource.

Community members can support the foundation by volunteering at fundraising events, sharing mental-health awareness information, contributing their skills, or helping bring people together around prevention. The foundation values volunteers’ abilities and passions as part of its community-driven mission. Use the contact form, phone number, or email address to ask about current volunteer needs, event support, and ways to become involved.

You can support the mission by participating in the annual golf outing, registering a team, exploring sponsorship opportunities, volunteering, or sharing the foundation’s mental-health awareness resources. These activities help the organization sustain community outreach and prevention advocacy. Local businesses and individuals may also use the available sponsorship and registration materials to learn about event-based ways to contribute.

Yes. The April T. Bocian Foundation is a partner or affiliate of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, commonly known as AFSP. This connection supports the foundation’s commitment to credible awareness and suicide-prevention advocacy. The foundation also links visitors to AFSP resources, alongside the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, so people can access established national support information.

You can contact the April T. Bocian Foundation by phone at 724-355-1909, by email at abocian@redsafetyids.com, or through its online message form. Include your name, email address, and a clear note about whether you are seeking resources, volunteering, event information, sponsorship details, or general support. The foundation states that it will respond as soon as possible.