Asking For A Friend
An open-format contest to share perspectives on mental health through writing, digital art, photography, video, or music.
Objective & Criteria
This contest provided students at participating schools with a platform to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health by sharing ideas that empower young people to ask for help and prioritize their mental well-being.
Winners across participating schools were selected based on several factors, including adhering to contest rules, demonstrating exceptional advocacy for mental health, using their voice to reduce the stigma of mental health, and including consistently accurate information.
2025 Counslr Scholars
Each winner receives $500 in scholarships for academic and wellness-related purposes

Allentown School District
- Alexa Fondeur
Martina
Zero Bonilla

Clifton-Clyde High School
- Jolie Girard

Crestwood High School
- Kaylee DeLaGarza

Lehigh Valley Charter Arts
- Alyse

Mt. Hope High School
- Emily Cabral

Silver Creek High School
- Karissa

Vista Nueva High School
- Eliana