Number of Participants: 40
Hours Donated: 36
Value of Time Served: $12,168
Event Type: Civic & Community
Activity: Club
School: Ward Melville Senior High School
Date: May 14, 2025
Location:
Ward Melville High School
Old Town Road, Setauket- East Setauket
NY
About:
TEAM WARD (Targeting Emotional and Mental Wellness and Recovery Development) is a student-driven club dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of high school students—especially athletes. The group of about 40 students creates opportunities for students to lead, connect, and advocate for wellness in real, meaningful ways.
This spring, TEAM WARD hosted a school wide Stress Management Workshop with over 55 students participating in hands-on stations focused on managing stress through sleep, movement, and emotional regulation. Students shared their own strategies on Post-its, spent time at a calming coloring station, and explored tools to better support their mental health.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), TEAM WARD is running a weekly lunch table in the cafeteria, offering students tips, tools, and conversation prompts to build mental fitness and reduce stigma.
Next week, TEAM WARD will visit the junior highs to present “Inside the Mind of a Patriot”—a panel-style conversation focused on helping incoming freshmen transition to the high school experience with confidence and clarity.
