CONNECT | Issue 13 | Spring 2022

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DONORS Grant Halliburton Foundation thanks the many donors who have made generous financial donations to our cause. On behalf of the teens, families, and educators we serve, we’re grateful for your support.

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Communities Foundation of Texas

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Anonymous

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Armanino Foundation

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Baird Foundation, Inc.

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Denise Bannister

Jill and Michael Dardick

Julie and David Barbour

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Shippy Barr

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Dan Barta

Anna De Haro

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Margot Perot

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Heidi and Tim Perry

Martha and Douglas Lang

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Andi and Ian Laskowski

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T.Mobile USA, Inc.

Joy Lawson

Sally Pietsch

Ann and Nolan Taylor

Patrick and Wanda LeBlanc

Jackie Pinkston

Christopher Taylor

Susie Leightner

Amy Pool

Taylor Counseling Group

Mary and Pete Lepage

Ann Pool

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Michael Levine

Roseann Price

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Madeleine Rady

Texas Department of Health and Human Services

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The Carmax Foundation

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Ruth Lindsley and David Austin

Sudi Randoing

The Dallas Foundation

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Jessica and Steve Look

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The David B. Miller Family Foundation

Hamon Charitable Foundation

Andrew Louder

Judy and Craig Rawle

Tisha and Bill Hardcastle

Zelene Lovitt

Alyson and Joe Ray

AJ Harding

Carmen and Michael Gross Mary Kay and Larry Guevel Isabelle and Amar Guillen Jennifer and Mark Gunnin Lisa Gutierrez

Chandler Shockey Lupton

Pam and Ed Reed

Sylvia Harris

Lyda Hill Philanthropies

Denise Reily

Leon and Chris Harris

Lupe and Morris Lyles

The Reizer Family

Mary Beth Harrison

Shannon and Nelson Lynch

Dana and Steven Remer

Chris Harrison

Linda and Terence Lyon

Valerie Reynolds

Harrop Family Charitable Fund

Annie Mack and Jeff Hawkins

The Rhoads Family

The Gil & Dody Weaver Foundation The Russell Foundation Roby Thomas Emily H. Todd and Al Drowne Fran and Jeffrey Toubin Hue Tran-Bergher Megan Triggs Kristen Twomey

Meghan Hartigan

Kristen and Darin Marshall

Cherie Rice

Christina Deprez

Terri Hartman

April Martin

Judith and John Rice

Julie Bell

Anne and Brian Dethrow

Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation

Susan and Jeff Martin

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Judy and Margaret Benn

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Colten Hendrik

Carolyn and Don Maulsby

Rogers Foundation

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Peggy and Jim Doughty

Delma Hendrix

Maverick Fitness Holdings LLC

Jan and Paul Rogers

Laura Berner and Will Hall

Risa and Steve Douglas

Mary Ann and Tom Hill

Amber Maxwell

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Chris and Jim Berry

Doyle and Associates

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Linda Mazur

Karen Romero

Chris Bilich

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Susan and David McCombs

Rowan Investment Company LLC

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Laura and Jeff McCoy

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Lizzie Davis Holley and Andy Holley

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Elevate Medical Spa

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Episcopal Health Foundation of Dallas

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young people and their families. We look forward to welcoming our supporters to visit us in our new home anytime.” (See PEGASUS PARK, page 2)

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The Foundation’s new office is on the seventh floor, one of five floors set aside for nonprofit and social impact tenants. Called the Water Cooler, it’s named for connections made around the proverbial water cooler known to foster community and improve productivity.

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Water Cooler tenants were selected through a competitive application process. Tenants receive subsidized rent offerings, access to philanthropic funds for furniture and infrastructure, and free or low-cost amenities and services designed to accelerate their respective missions.

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Karen and David Skidmore

“Our new space and expansion plans reflect our years of continued growth,” Kevin Hall, president of Grant Halliburton Foundation, said. “The Foundation started out with a team

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The Pegasus Park campus features a main 18-story office tower located at 3000 Pegasus Park Dr. in Dallas. Originally constructed for Zale Corp in 1970, the building was bought by former Mobil Oil Corp in 1981. J. Small Investments purchased the campus in 2015 from ExxonMobil. Learn more at pegasuspark.com. | Photo courtesy of GFF

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work environment allows us to succeed,” Hall said. “As a nonprofit organization, we felt

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“One of the most attractive elements of Pegasus Park is its key mission to ensure that our

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to lay out the Foundation’s new office space to optimize efficiency and ambiance.

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Hall worked closely with the Pegasus Park development team and Lyda Hill Philanthropies

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exemplifying the spirit that has made Dallas one of the nation’s most dynamic cities.

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oil industry campus into a center for business, social impact, and biomedical innovation

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families and young people recognize the signs of mental illness.” J. Small Investments, in partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, repurposed the former

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mind

Freeway – named in homage to the old ExxonMobil building with the iconic red-winged

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The Foundation was selected to be part of the renovation development off Stemmons

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building with a staff of 18 and growing. We’ve come a long way in our mission to help

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peace

began working at Pegasus Park––the new home of the Foundation.

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of three working in an 1100-square-foot space and now we’re operating in a world-class

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onday, April 25 marked the first day the Grant Halliburton Foundation staff officially

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rant Halliburton Foundation continues to experience organizational growth propelled largely by the continued need for mental health education and mental health resources in North Texas.

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

KEVIN HALL Grant Halliburton Foundation spent much of 2021 with a consistent rallying cry that was “15 years serving North Texas.” It’s quite amazing for a small non-profit to see consistent success, much less for 15 years. Our growth and astounding impact are something we’re very proud of. Our young people are struggling like never before and our services are needed now more than ever. It’s far more than coincidental that every time you read a story or turn on the news, mental health seems to be at the forefront. I’m sure there’s a part of all of us that has grown weary of the mental health crisis overload. But make no mistake, it’s real. And it’s not going away anytime soon. So, it begs a simple question. What do the next 15 years look like? I can tell you that everything we work towards in the coming years will be through the filter of collaboration. The simple fact is, the mental health pandemic we’re in now is going to take, not just a village, but a universal community of changemakers, all working in unison with the aspiration of a mentally healthy world. In April, Grant Halliburton Foundation moved across town to Pegasus Park, near the medical district. We’re part of the Water Cooler, a community of nonprofit and social impact tenants that represent a wide range of social issues. In so many cases, the challenges we are all trying to solve are interrelated, so the more we can partner and collaborate, the greater impact we will have. J. Small Investments, in partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, is the driving force behind this initiative and we’re thrilled to be a part. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to meet with Athena Trentin, executive director of NAMI North Texas; Bonnie Cook, executive director of Mental Health America of Greater Dallas; and Shelby Abeyta, senior director at The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. Collectively, we represent some of the most influential mental health organizations in North Texas. Our plan is to continue to meet regularly with the goal of developing a unified voice for mental health in North Texas. We all agree that our community challenges beg for collaboration and partnership, and we’re all committed to seeing it through. You can expect to hear much more on our collective efforts in the coming months. Our Thrive Strategy is intended to change the conversation around mental health in our school communities and youth organizations. The goal is to change the culture in schools to ensure that mental health is part of the everyday conversation and curriculum. Not unlike math, science or physical health. Schools and organizations working with youth are desperate for education and training to shift the tide. We began this program a few years ago with a handful of incredible partners, and interest is exploding. With new technology and greater innovation, we‘ll continue to identify and partner with best-in-class organizations as we enhance our Thrive initiative through collaboration. And finally, by the time you receive this newsletter, we’ll have kicked off our first planning meeting of our new young professionals group. The group will be called GHF YP. We’re working with a small group initially to help us plan and implement a new program built for young professionals committed to a mentally healthy community. If we want to ensure the longer-term success of this organization, collaborating with young, bright minds is essential to our success. You can learn more about the Foundation’s current collaborations and programs as well as how to get involved at GrantHalliburton.org.

The team includes Sonya Parker Goode, CLC, CAMS-I, director of outreach and education; outreach and education managers Shauna Barnes, Lindsey Encinias and Nicole Johnson; Jessica Look, Thrive Strategy and education manager; and Amy Pool, Thrive Strategy manager. Shelley Becker and Kelsey Cameron both joined the team in February as volunteer mental health educators. “It’s such an honor to create and support impactful change in the North Texas mental health community with an amazing group of outreach and education managers,” Parker Goode said. “Our team has come together over a short period of time and grown into a group that’s passionate about school-based mental health services and committed to our mission.” The Foundation also recently hired a mental health resources manager and a community engagement manager, and promoted three staff members within the Creative Department, which includes both events and communications. • Lizzie Davis Holley, LMSW joined the Foundation last summer as mental health resources manager for the Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line.

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The Foundation currently has an 18-person staff with plans to add two more positions this summer as demand for mental health and suicide prevention services grows.

• Laura Peña joined the team in April as community engagement manager, a new position at the Foundation. • Amy McCloskey and Hannah Kennedy from the events team were also promoted. McCloskey, whose tenure at the Foundation dates back to 2009, has been promoted to senior director of events. Kennedy has been promoted to events manager.

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square feet and spanning five floors, the Water Cooler offers subsidized rents for nonprofit, philanthropic and social-impact tenants.

Sonya Parker Goode, CLC, CAMS-I, director of outreach and education at Grant Halliburton Foundation, answers questions about the new findings from the CDC survey, which suggests youth mental health declined further during the height of the pandemic.

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square feet Community Beer Co. on the campus features two-story taproom, restaurant, outdoor biergarten, live music venue and private event space for the public and Pegasus Park tenants.

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A While mental health issues are common among LGBTQ youth, I believe that this population should not have to suffer in silence. A few options for providing support include ensuring that adequate resources are made available, providing more peer- and ally-led support groups that are inclusive and non-judgmental, creating safe spaces where LGBTQ youth can share their feelings and get reassurance, and advocating for improved anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies. In a world where a generation of young people are referred to as the “loneliest generation,” it’s important for adult influencers to foster relationships that demonstrate support, acceptance and understanding of all youth. Q It seems that we now find ourselves in a mental health pandemic. What should adults be on the lookout for in young people?

A The Foundation provides presentations in schools and community-based organizations, giving adults and youth insight into what to look for and what to do when someone is struggling mentally. What we know is that mental health presents similar to physical health, meaning not everyone’s symptoms are the same. As it relates to youth, the signs may include behavior that seems out of character, like loss of interest in once enjoyable activities, isolation from loved ones, sleeping more or less than usual, feelings of guilt or shame, aggressive behavior, increased worry or fear, sudden use of illegal substances, and the top three red flags: feelings of hopelessness, making a plan and outright talking about not wanting to live anymore. Q While the pandemic appears to be easing, some young people are showing signs of trauma from the pandemic and its impact on their lives. What should parents do to help their children cope with this trauma?

Q Over the past decade, there have been significant increases in high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, considering suicide or attempting suicide. And now a new CDC survey indicates that the mental health of U.S. high school students worsened during the pandemic. What factors contributed to this?

“The Foundation is grateful to Lyda Hill Philanthropies for the support we’ve received,” Hall said. “The new space has really created a lot of energy from our growing team. It’s amazing to see the vision finally come together and change the dynamic of what it means to come to the office and do some of the hardest work in our community.”

to give back or help others; and supporting one another during good and difficult times. At Grant Halliburton Foundation, we also encourage parents and youth to lean into the resilience that’s in every one of us. Mental health experts often say that resilience is not about avoiding stress—it’s about learning how to deal with it. In stressful situations, people often underestimate their ability to manage and overcome challenging times. The reality is that most of us have coping skills that we use every day, but as with any skill, resilience is developed over time with experience and education.

lesbian, gay and bisexual youth. What can adults do to make sure this community’s mental health doesn’t decline further?

“No doubt there’s a growing need for our programming and resources in our communities,” Hall said. “The Foundation’s growing team is dedicated to our mission to help teens and their families, lead them to help

Additional amenities include a local craft brewery and taproom with a restaurant and beer garden, café, coffee bar, and an indooroutdoor lounge.

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Q The CDC survey also found that poor mental health was most prevalent among

Mental health concerns among high school students in the United States were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey results published in March by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s been two years since COVID-19 turned the world upside down. Everyone was affected, but how did children and teens react to it and how are they still being affected?

Grant Halliburton Foundation President Kevin Hall, who recently celebrated five years at the Foundation, said the growing staff will continue leading the way to make a difference in North Texas.

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The 23-acre campus currently consists of more than 750,000 square feet of office and warehouse space across multiple buildings, including a main 18-story office tower. All tenants have access to a fitness center and 16,000-square-foot conference center.

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• On the communications side, T.J. Griffin, with more than six years at the Foundation, has been promoted to senior director of communications.

and give them hope.”

Situated between the Dallas Design District and Southwestern Medical District, Pegasus Park offers easy access to downtown Dallas, the medical district, both Love Field and DFW International airports, public transportation, and major roadways.

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A There’s no denying that high school students are having to make tough decisions about life, school, relationships, their futures and so much more. In addition, they must also find ways to deal with the pressures associated with being a teen, like developing a healthy self-esteem, making good decisions and balancing school and social life. While alarming, it was no surprise when the CDC released survey results confirming that the mental health of high school students had worsened over the last two years. Our education team has had up-close-and-personal access to students since the start of the pandemic, so we’ve not only seen the impact of the pandemic on their mental health, but also heard directly from students about their inability to successfully cope with high expectations from parents, teachers, and friends, feelings of insecurity, bullying, family problems and an overall feeling of loneliness. Q Young people and their families have been under incredible levels of stress since the pandemic began. What can adults and young people do to cope?

A We’ve seen an increase in stress levels. The truth is that there’s no magic potion or prescription drug that can eliminate stress. However, adults can model what it looks like to get up every day and make a conscious decision not to focus so much on what is causing the stress. I’ve worked with families, parents and kids who are struggling in some capacity or another, and I often recommend a coping strategy that I call the R-E-S method, which involves re-thinking the way we work, learn, play and communicate with others; engaging in activities that afford us the opportunity

A Childhood trauma is often described as adverse childhood experiences. I’m sure we can all agree that for many youths the pandemic will go down as a traumatizing event. As we approach re-entering an opened world, parents and teachers will need to come together as a collective force to help children navigate their way in what many are calling a “new normal.” I include teachers because I believe that the responsibility of destressing children’s lives and helping them overcome trauma should be a joint effort between all the adult influencers in their lives. What’s clear is that children have been exposed to different levels of trauma throughout the pandemic, so we must be careful not to overload them with academics and extracurricular activities. Overload, especially in the wake of trauma, does not aid in the healthy development of the brain. The International Youth Foundation suggests that building confidence, competence, connection and character in children is key to ensuring a healthy developmental path. There’s help available after a traumatic event occurs, and I encourage parents to take seriously whatever their child is going through, be open-minded, ask questions that help (not hurt), and most importantly, get help. Sonya Parker Goode CLC, CAMS-I is the director of outreach and education at Grant Halliburton Foundation. Sonya’s passion for helping people led her to pursue a dual career in education and non-profit work almost 25 years ago. As a certified life coach and anger management specialist, Sonya enjoys developing and teaching tools that help people increase their confidence, set and respect boundaries, and engage with others using effective communication and conflict resolution techniques. She has successfully managed a number of community education programs in Dallas County and has almost 10 years’ experience in teaching at the secondary and postsecondary levels.

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health and his mental health regimen.

welcomed Zak Williams, mental health advocate,

Williams’ mission in life is helping people

CEO and founder of PYM, and son of the late

find help for mental illness.

Robin Williams, to share his story with more than 500 attendees at the 13th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel.

Special thanks to The Mitchell Family— Paula, John, Caroline, and Thomas—for serving as the first family to chair the Beacon

The event kicked off with a welcome reception designed to

of Hope luncheon together. Thanks also to

celebrate hope through several mental wellness activities

founding luncheon chair Barb Farmer.

encouraging guests to be joyful, be present, be mindful, be kind and be grateful as well as a champagne wall inviting guests to “Celebrate HOPE.” DJ Lucy Wrubel set the stage for an impactful luncheon with her uplifting and energizing music as guests purchased raffle tickets and participated in the mental wellness activities.

“We’re dealing with rising rates of anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and suicide, and with growing feelings of despair—we wonder if life will ever return to normal,” Vanita Halliburton, co-founder and executive chairman of Grant Halliburton Foundation,

Steve Noviello, FOX 4 News consumer reporter, served as

said during her remarks. “There is one thing

the luncheon emcee. Patrick LeBlanc, executive director of

that can conquer despair, though, and that

Bridging the Gap Foundation, gave the invocation, and

is a rekindling of hope. Every one of us can

Grant Halliburton Foundation board chairwoman Polly

be a beacon of hope.”

Campbell made an impassioned plea for donations to support the Foundation’s efforts. Junior Players performed a song from the musical “Be More Chill,” a Broadway

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2022 BEACON OF HOPE SPONSORS

production that explores the challenges of the high school

HOPE SPONSORS | Carolyn and David Miller

experience—from bullying and first love to parties and

VISIONARY SPONSORS | Shelley and Jeff Becker, Sue Blackwell and Karen Carney, Barb and David Farmer and Family, Albert Huddleston, The Koz Foundation, Lee and Paul Michaels, Seale Wealth Management of Raymond James – Amber and Dax Seale, Todd Abbott Memorial Fund, and Taylor Counseling Group

peer pressure. The Foundation presented the Beacon Award to the 19-member Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Hope Squad for their innovative programming to spread hope in the community. In 2020, Jesuit partnered with the Foundation to launch a Hope Squad—students trained to watch for fellow students who are struggling, provide a listening ear, recognize warning signs of suicide and seek help from adults. In a candid conversation moderated by Jenny Anchondo, CW33 anchor, Zak Williams shared about his famous father’s life and passing, his challenges with mental

Jenny Anchondo, CW33 anchor, moderates a conversation with featured speaker Zak Williams who shared about his famous father’s life and passing, his challenges with mental health and his mental health regimen.

ADVOCATE SPONSORS | Banks Fire Art, BKM Sowan Horan, Carolee Blumin, Lael and Peter Brodsky, Jeanie Conly and Ann Hill, Curl Family Charitable Giving Fund, Susan Fisk and Friends, Kristi and Bill Francis, Friends of Grant Halliburton Foundation, Integer Dallas, Sharon and Kevin Hall, Hancock Whitney Bank, Laura and David Johnson, Paula and John Mitchell, Newport Healthcare, OK2BX Foundation, Amy Pool, Alyson and Joe Ray, Kelly and Charles Secker, Brett Nicole Interiors, Lisa K. Simmons, Linda and Ken Wimberly, and Lynn and Kevin Wisdom

Junior Players perform “Be More Chill,” a Broadway production that explores the challenges of the high school experience – from bullying and first love to parties and peer pressure.

(L to R) Vanita Halliburton, Foundation co-founder and executive chairman; Paula, John and Caroline Mitchell, luncheon chairs; and Polly Campbell, Foundation chairman of the board. The Mitchell Family was the first-ever family to chair the Beacon of Hope Luncheon.

2021 Hope Party Raises Record Funds for Foundation’s Mental Health Programs By Amy McCloskey | Senior Director of Events

As the crowd raised raised a glass to celebrate 15 years of Grant Halliburton Foundation, the sky exploded in a fireworks display by Illumination Fireworks. The Hope Party will return to The Factory in Deep Ellum on Friday, November 18, 2022.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2021 HOPE PARTY SPONSORS RUBY SPONSORS | American Airlines, Shelley and Jeff Becker, and Amanda and Mark Francis EMERALD SPONSORS | Mary and Neil Dorflinger, Mary Beth Harrison and Chris Harrison, and Vestals Catering

The Hope Party event chairs include (L to R) Susan Griffiths, Bev Berry-Vuckovich, Polly Campbell and Lucy Witte. This was the second year chairing this event for each of them.

Celebration was in the air at the 12th annual Hope Party on Friday, November 19, 2021. More than 430 guests attended the sold-out event at On The Levee, a new venue in the heart of the Dallas Design District. Honorary chairs Shelley and Jeff Becker shared their story of fighting for groundbreaking legislation in memory of their son Alec. This new legislation makes it possible for longterm residential mental health care facilities to be built in Texas.

SAPPHIRE SPONSORS | Cindy and Fred Balda, BKM Sowan Horan, Margaret and Charles Black, Diane Blumin, Vanita and Terry Briley, Polly and Mike Campbell/Bev Berry-Vuckovich and Alan Vuckovich, Colocousis/Graves/Hocking/Senvalds, Berg/Briscoe/Cagle/Harding/Weis, Jeanie and Bert Conly/Ann and Dewain Hill, Mary and Neil Dorflinger, Elevate Medical Spa, Gavin George, Susan and Evan Griffiths/Lucy and Don Witte, Sharon and Kevin Hall, Christy and Keith Hutson, Julie and Kregg Jodie, Kimichik/Lindsley/Lynch/Ross, Douglas S. Lang and Martha K. Lang, Evangeline Ordinario, Phoenix American Hospitality, Parish Episcopal School, Julia and Matthew Pickett, Amy and Michael Roseman, Marla Shaw, Marcia Simpson and Keith Gruenberg, T-Fast Supply, Wal-Dot Foundation, Kristi and Scott Wilson, Lynn and Kevin Wisdom, and Sherri and Jim Wolfe BAR SPONSORS | Community Beer Co., IM Premium Imports, Mijenta Tequila, Milan & Greene, Triple Cask Bourbon, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka VALET SPONSOR | Sewell Automotive

Event chairs Polly and Mike Campbell, Susan and Evan Griffiths, Bev Berry-Vuckovich and Alan Vuckovich, and Lucy and Don Witte welcomed and thanked the evening’s attendees. Steve Noviello, Fox 4 News Consumer Reporter, served as master of ceremonies. Foundation co-founder and executive chairman Vanita Halliburton spoke from the heart about the work of Grant Halliburton Foundation over the past 15 years. She painted a picture of a world where every young person feels free to ask openly for help, where they watch out for one another, where they grow up knowing how to remain resilient, healthy and hopeful. Guests were treated to a steak and chicken dinner, live music by Stratosphere, and a fabulous silent and live auction that included trips, experiences, and one-of-a-kind items. Before guests enjoyed dancing to the sounds of Stratosphere by Scott Michaels Entertainment, Foundation President Kevin Hall invited everyone outside for a special toast.

Steve Noviello, Emmy-Award winning Fox 4 News Consumer Reporter, served as master of ceremonies. This was his sixth year to emcee The Hope Party.

(L to R) Honorary Chairs Jeff and Shelley Becker and Foundation President Kevin Hall. The Beckers shared their story of fighting for groundbreaking legislation in memory of their son Alec.

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PROGRAMS

Foundation’s Mental Health Strategy Helps North Texas Students, Communities Thrive By Jessica Look | Thrive Strategy and Education Manager

Parents Can Protect Youth Mental Health During Summer Vacation By T.J. Griffin | Senior Director of Communications

A

lthough it feels like springtime just began, the

Texas heat will be here soon, teens will pack up their backpacks one last time, and school buses will make their final afterschool drop-offs. Summer vacation is rapidly approaching for North Texas students. While the school year can often be hectic for the parent of a teen with a mental

Summer internships, part-time jobs and work-study programs that get teens out of the house and engaged with new challenges can play a powerful role in helping those who struggle with mental health challenges by distracting them from negative thoughts and feelings.

health condition, summer vacation presents a different set of parenting issues. During summer break a typical teenager has about 8 to 12 weeks at home, sometimes alone all Vince Sharp says he believes early intervention for mental, social and emotional

day, with nothing to do. That could mean

health in young people is crucial to providing a positive environment where

hours of staring at their phone or iPad, or

students can thrive. “Because of Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Thrive Strategy working and partnering with us, I can honestly say we’ve been able to stop chronic issues from developing and potentially saving lives,” Sharp, director of counseling for Anna ISD, said. Recognizing the alarming trends in student mental health, the Foundation realized

playing video games all day long. Such long periods of unstructured time and boredom can be worrisome when a teen

boost mental health.

work off excessive energy while getting

vacation, given some forward planning.

some sunlight, which can have a

Foundation, recommends a range of summer activities, including a part-time job for age-appropriate teens. “Having a part-time job is a positive step teens can take to protect their mental health,” Garcia said. “They’ll learn the

so we’re not going to make meaningful change in attitudes and understanding

importance of a work ethic, earn money,

Foundation, said.

Plan a trip Spending quality time reconnecting in a new environment can

have a satisfying and productive summer

“We don’t teach math in one hour and we don’t teach science or history that way, about mental health that way,” Kevin Hall, president of Grant Halliburton

volunteermatch.com or voly.org.

creates opportunities for exercising to

mental health resources at Grant Halliburton

Screening and Early Detection.

opportunities through websites like

Get outside Spending time outdoors

health or one hour on suicide prevention, so it developed Thrive, a comprehensive

pillars: Awareness, Student Education, Adult Training, Peer to Peer, Research, and

and self-worth. You can search for

are positive ways to make sure teenagers

Blanca N. Garcia, LCSW-S, director of

educates students, teachers, and parents on teen mental health, has six key

than themselves boosts teen confidence

is living with mental illness. However, there

it was not enough to go into schools and do a one-hour presentation on mental strategy for mental, social and emotional health in schools. The program, which

Volunteer Helping others less fortunate

which they can then spend on fun activities, and prevent boredom—the number one

positive effect on mental health. Plus, it’s an opportunity to finally show off those cool sunglasses or new summer outfit. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Limit the use of electronic devices Creating limits on cell phones, tablets, computers and video games can desensitize overstimulation and it will help your teen regain a sense of imagination about other possible activities to take part in.

offender during summer break. It’s also a

“If you’re a parent who has a teen with a

Here’s how Thrive works. Thrive Strategy managers Amy Pool and Jessica

productive distraction from the negative

mental health issue, being ‘ahead of it’ is half

Look meet with schools and districts to evaluate current practices, programs,

thoughts and feelings they may struggle with

the battle,” Garcia said. “If you’re unable

on a daily basis.”

to come up with any ideas about how to fill

and resources for social-emotional education and mental health awareness. They use this information to help guide future planning and ongoing support.

Although less rigid than a school day,

Specific Thrive programs are then selected by the school and implemented

planning a summer routine with various

through classroom education, peer-based programs, community-wide awareness campaigns, teacher and adult training, and student support. There’s no cost associated with planning, auditing, consulting or implementation support. Today, the Foundation’s Thrive Strategy is working on 85 campuses across 22 school districts in North Texas and growing. Long-term, the Foundation hopes to see students cope with their mental health and life stressors in healthier ways and model positive behaviors for younger students.

activities provides stability for teens and allows them to explore new interests.

your teen’s summer, you can always reach out to their school guidance counselor before the end of the school year. They may know of local agencies or school-affiliated summer programs your teen can attend.”

Some suggestions for young people during summer include:

If a mental health issue does arise this summer,

Get a part-time job Some benefits of

the Foundation’s Here For Texas Mental Health

a part time job include income, structure,

Navigation Line can take the guesswork out of

new skills, and social interaction.

finding help. Parents can call the Navigation Line at 972-525-8181 Monday–Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

“Many schools observe Wellness Week, Red Ribbon Week, Suicide Prevention Month, and other initiatives,” Pool said. “That’s all wonderful, but to really make a difference, we have to change the culture within the schools, and that calls

helps teachers feel supported rather than burdened by another program. The staff at Grant

for a comprehensive strategy that elevates the commitment to mental, social and

Halliburton Foundation is so patient, and they have such a team approach to everything.”

emotional health in local educational environments.”

Hall said collaboration is key to changing the culture in schools. From the beginning, the

In 2018, the Foundation partnered with Parish Episcopal School to develop

Foundation established key partnerships and has added more partners as the program continues

a model called CenterED for integrating mental and emotional health into the everyday lives of students. From there, that concept was expanded into a model for school districts everywhere. In fall 2019, Anna ISD became the first public school district in Texas to adopt Thrive.

to expand. Current Thrive partners include Children’s Health, Communities In School of the Dallas Region, Green Light VitalSign6, Here For Texas, Hope Squad, The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Okay to Say, Rhithm and UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth. “It’s a new era in education, where we begin to regard the primary aim of schooling as more than filling a child’s mind with knowledge,” Hall said.

“I chose Thrive because of the support it gives our educational staff,” Sharp

“Because if a student is bringing to school the burden of trauma, abuse, neglect,

said. “The program can be implemented in a way that offers students the

poverty, an unsafe home life, or other mental health issues, these burdens will

help they need to grow mentally, socially and emotionally, and in a way that

impact their ability to learn and grow to their full potential.”