Half a Child Campaign

What inspires you? Why do you do what you do? For me, seeing someone devoted to a cause and watching them passionately focus their efforts and skills towards that cause is inspiring. And, nothing thrills me more than when I can marry two of my passions – communications planning and children – to make a difference in someone’s life. Flint Communications worked closely with the Region V Children’s Services Coordinating Committee (CSCC) to develop an effective awareness campaign for children’s mental health. There is a stigma attached to mental health and most parents with children who have mental health issues don’t know who or where to turn for information and support. Our Half a Child campaign educated people that mental health is as important as physical health, and if you are only focusing on your child’s physical health, you’re missing half the picture.

This type of work is important to Flint, and especially important to me. I’m inspired by so many people in our community who give their entire careers to helping others. Working on this campaign was one way that I, along with my fellow Flintsters, could contribute to helping improve the lives of children. And be inspired.