Fresno County
- Open to youth ages 12-25
- Deadline: January 31, 2023
- Free to participate
- Amazon Gift Cards (up to $300)
- All art forms accepted (visual art, film, written works, TikTok, original music and more)
- December Prompt: During the months of December and January, take time to reflect on the past year, what you’ve learned, how you’ve changed, and your hopes for the new year. What changes do you want to see in yourself, your community or the world?
- Special TikTok Challenge: Share your hopes for the New Year. What changes do you want to see in your community? For yourself? For your loved ones? All TikToks submitted receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card. All submissions will be judged for a $100 first place prize.
December Monthly Prompt:
What are your hopes for 2023?
Submit to Contest
For contest rules, submission category details, entry form
and other information visit the contest page. View art submitted by Fresno County Youth.
- Open to Middle, High School and College Students (12-25)
- Deadline: March 1, 2023
- Free to participate
- Cash prizes for youth (up to $1000)
- Regional winners advance to statewide round of judging
- Award Ceremony in May
Submission Categories
- Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health
- Through the Lens of Culture
- Walk in Our Shoes
- Animated Short
- Hope and Justice
Featured Film
For contest rules, submission category details, entry form and other information visit www.DirectingChangeCA.org
Fresno County Youth Place in November Hope & Justice Contest
November’s Hope & Justice contest asked youth to reflect on someone who has inspired them, supported them, or used their influence for good. Participants selected a “Mental Health Hero” as their focus, using their chosen artform to highlight someone who helps others see the possibilities within themselves, inspiring them to overcome and do great things with their lives. Congratulations to the youth from Fresno County who placed in the contest!
- Honorable Mention – Art: “The Guide of Life” by Damian Martinez, John Sutter Middle School
View the full list of November winners here.
Fresno County Students Recognized for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Achievements
The Directing Change Program & Film Contest announced the regional finalists in the 10th annual student contest encouraging young people to create short films and about suicide prevention and mental health. First place finalists advanced to a statewide round of judging and statewide winners were announced at the virtual award ceremony on May 17, 2022.
- First Place Suicide Prevention – TIED (Region 4): Fresno High School “Call Me”
- First Place Suicide Prevention – TIED (Region 4): Clovis East High School “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”
You are not alone. If you are concerned for a friend or yourself, call the Central Valley Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TEEN to 839863 (from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PST) for anonymous support for teenagers provided by Teen Line
