CanceledTeen & Young Adult Focus Groups with the Jed Foundation

The focus group scheduled for April 2, at 6 p.m. has been canceled.

young adults talking in a group, one male smiling, one female drinking coffee

The Jed Foundation will be hosting multiple focus groups, focusing on hearing from ages 13-17 and ages 18-30. The purpose of these groups is to gain insight on mental health issues and suicide prevention. Each session will have a maximum of 30 participants.

Teen Focus Groups:

In-person focus group:

Tuesday, March 17, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Lucie Stern Community Center, Community Room

1305 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94301

Virtual focus group:
Tuesday, March 24, 6 - 7 p.m. (Virtual)
Thursday, April 2, 6 - 7 p.m. (Virtual)

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Young Adult Focus Groups:

In-person focus group:

Thursday, March 19, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Mitchell Park Community Center, Matadero Room

3700 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303

Virtual focus groups:
Monday, March 23, 6 - 7 p.m. (Virtual)
Thursday, March 26, 6 - 7 p.m. (Virtual)

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When (This meeting or event has been canceled)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 06:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Monday, March 23, 2026 | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thursday, April 02, 2026 | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Location

Focus Groups hosted the week of March 23 will be virtual.

Palo Alto, CA

Event Snapshot

Cost

Free

Contact

wellnessandbelonging@paloalto.gov

You Can Help Workshop

The City and JED are also hosting interactive workshops to equip community members with the knowledge and skills to support individuals who may be struggling and connect them with the appropriate resources when needed.

Wednesday, March 18, 6 - 7:30 p.m. (open to all ages)

Thursday, March 19, 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. (open to ages 21 and younger)

You Can Help Workshop

Community Processing Group

The community grief processing session offers a shared environment to normalize, validate, and express emotions following loss in an effort to promote collective healing.

Thursday, March 19, 7 - 8 p.m., open to all

Community Processing Group