Rooting for You! - Channel Promotions and Overview
"Rooting for You! is a project I am honoured to be a part of. I never expected it to grow to be what it is today. I only ever really considered a small group of people to come and go, but now we have over one hundred of you lot! I am excited to see what this will grow to be - and I will be here every step of the way as we, together, traverse the stigma around mental health and learn more about our beloved plants."
- Em, Founder/Owner of R4U.
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Rooting for You! strives to break the stigma surrounding mental health through gardening and greenhouse work. Connecting individuals with a green thumb is the perfect way to practice mindfulness and self-care. Join our biweekly activities/community crafts and branch out for peer support. We are a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2+ safe space!
In this post, let's review ALL that Rooting for You! has to offer. Please remember, our team members are not mental health professionals!
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Mental Health Supports
(1) Support Group Sessions
Support group sessions run irregularly and are disorder-specific. Join each form post to share your experiences with each disorder, or offer resources, tips/tricks, and advice to those who are unsure with how to cope.
(2) Monitored Venting Channel
Our venting channel has strict rules regarding trigger warnings and is the most monitored channel prioritized by staff. Topics such as self-harm and suicide are required to be marked as a spoiler, and any hostility from a member will result in a mute.
(3) Grounding Techniques
Grounding techniques shared by members - some resources and fidget toy recommendations can also be found here. Self-care applications for your phone and journaling prompts!
(4) Disorder-Specific Discussions and Support
We have a total of nine disorder-specific channels that cover topics such as: ADHD, anxiety, autism, bipolar, depression/PTSD, DID/BPD, eating disorders/disordered eating, OCD, and schizoaffective/schizophrenia disorders. Connect with diagnosed individuals, or members who experience symptoms.
(5) Wellness Checks
Join our form discussions and let us know how you're doing! We check on topics such as sleep, well-being, sustenance intake/hydration, and the like.
(6) Resources Channel
A list of resources in a moment of crisis, or if you feel that you require additional, more professional assistance. Our server only provides peer support, we are not professionals and can only do so much to help! Various resources from various locations can be found - including crisis helplines.
Activities and Events
(1) In-Server Events
We run irregular events featuring various platforms. Some events are co-hosted by one of our lovely partners! Engage with, for example, a digital scavenger hunt/escape room, a word search race, a plant/wellness Kahoot!, trivia and/or jeopardy, and so much more!
(2) Greenhouse Activities / Community Crafts
Greenhouse Activities ("Community Crafts") run biweekly and encourage members to create a plant/nature-themed craft. These crafts/activities are meant to promote mindfulness and ground each member as they participate.
(3) Polls
Participate in regular polls! Cast your vote, and see if your opinion(s) align with the rest of the community! Expect fun and engaging would you rather questions, scenarios, and general inquiries.
(4) Question of the Day
Answer a question randomly generated by our QOTD bot. Skies the limits! Think outside the box, and let us know your insights on each thought-provoking daily question!
(5) Community Playlist
A Spotify playlist dedicated to our community! Use the invite/collaborator link in our server to add your own music and listen to the rest others recommend!
Text Channels for Socializing
(1) General Chat
Where the fun happens! Join in socializing with our members and staff. We do our best to remain active and engaging. Expect a timely response! Everyone here loves to chat!
(2) Photos, Media, and Memes
SFW (PG13) media ONLY! Share your favourite video game clips, YouTube videos, and the like.
(3) Pet Photos
A channel made specifically for our scaley, furry, and feathery friends! Share the cutest photos of your pets. We would love to meet them.
(4) Suggestions and Questions
Suggest server additions/alterations in this channel OR ask general inquiries. We are quick to respond! Your ideas are encouraged and appreciated.
(5) Hobbies Channels
We have a total of five hobby-specific channels: gardening, art, recipes/cooking, video gaming, and music. Share photos, links, or start conversations regarding your interest(s).
Special Features
(1) Fossil Fernery
To be highlighted in a future post: meet our waves of plant-dinosaur characters! Learn not only about each species of dinosaur, but facts about the plant they are associated with, as well. This channel is run by both Em and Lloyd. Em draws the dinosaurs, and Lloyd provides the information.
(2) Animal Antics
A channel run by our beloved admin, Panic! Learn about some unique, exotic animals. For all those who are fascinated by nature, this is most definitely a channel made for you.
(3) Untold Stories Podcast
A podcast dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health by sharing personalized experiences and opinions surrounding specified mental disorders and conditions. Episodes are streamed LIVE from our stage, and later uploaded in an archive. Only members of the server will be able to listen to the podcast.
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Does this interest you? View below for our join link! Cheers, and we hope to see you there!
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