What is Rainbow Connections?
Rainbow Connections is an innovations project funded by the Mental Health Services Act that interconnects youth serving systems with community-based organizations to cultivate environments of support, inclusion and belonging for LGBTQ+ youth that provide optimal conditions for them to grow, learn and thrive.
Harmony at Home × Monterey County Behavioral Health
A Continued Collaboration through the Rainbow Connection Project
Harmony at Home is proud to continue its partnership with Monterey County Behavioral Health and its Rainbow Connection Project, working together to create safer, more inclusive spaces for all students.
Through this collaboration, Bullying Prevention Coaches are placed at selected school sites to provide hands-on support and promote kindness, acceptance, and belonging.
Our program offers:
Bullying Prevention Support
for school staff and administrators.
Welcoming Schools Training Modules
which help foster inclusive, affirming environments.
Support for School Clubs
Everyone Belongs Club to uplift LGBTQ+ students and allies.
Welcoming Families Workshops
that encourage meaningful conversations around inclusivity and best affirming practices at home.
Classroom Presentations
Our Classroom Presentations are designed to empower students with the knowledge, empathy, and confidence to build safer, kinder school communities.
Resources:
Educators and School Personnel
Master Class Series for Learning Communities Welcoming Schools Training Rainbow Connections Social Emotional Learning QuestsMental Health Clinicians and Providers
Master Class Series for Providers Clinical Consultation Gender affirming medical care (Laurel Family Practice)Led by our Bullying Prevention Coaches, these interactive sessions engage students through meaningful discussions, activities, and reflection. Each presentation is developmentally tailored and centers around the themes of:
Kindness and Empathy
understanding the power of compassion and inclusion.
Upstander Skills
learning how to safely and confidently stand up for others.
Digital Citizenship
navigating technology and social media with respect and responsibility.
Celebrating Differences
fostering acceptance and appreciation for diverse identities.
Empower youth
to authentically express themselves, cultivate leadership skills and provide input and feedback on Rainbow Connections project offerings
Build capacity
for adults to understand, identify and affirmatively respond to the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth
Increase access
to culturally responsive LGBTQ+ affirming mental health and medical services
Enhance interagency and community collaboration
to maximize collective impact and interconnect efforts across youth serving systems
Through open dialogue and age-appropriate learning, we help students recognize their role in creating environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.
Together, we’re building a community where every young person feels seen, valued, and empowered to be their authentic self.
Partners
