We proudly support our community through our Cheer Bag Program®, which is designed to brighten someone’s day with a small, random act of kindness. Thumbs Up for Mental Health Cheer Bags are customized by age and filled with essential mental health tools and resources. You can also nominate someone who may be going through a tough time—whether it’s a mental health crisis, or another significant life event— a Cheer Bag will help uplift and encourage them. Let’s spread positivity and support to those who need it most together!
Nominate Someone for a Cheer Bag® or our NEW Senior Cheer Box!
Fill out the form below to nominate a friend or loved one for a Cheer Bag® or a Senior Cheer Box.
Kids 12 & Under Cheer Bag®:
What’s Included:
- Youth Bag Resource Card
- Thumbs Up Sticker
- Thumbs Up Youth Wristband
- Smile Stress Ball
- Sensory Viewer
- Youth Mental Health Workbook
- Rarlan Colored Pencils
- Jump Rope
- Pop It
Teen Cheer Bag®
What’s Included:
- Teen Bag Resource Card
- Thumbs Up Sticker
- Thumbs Up Wristband
- Thumbs Up Beanie
- Worry Stone
- Smile Stress Ball
- Breathing Straw Necklace
- Teen Mindset Journal
- Rarlan Colored Pencils
- Infinity Cube
- Ring Fidget
- Anxiety Sensory Strips
Adult Cheer Bag®
What’s Included:
- Adult Bag Resource Card
- Thumbs Up Sticker
- Thumbs Up Adult Wristband
- Worry Stone
- Smile Stress Ball
- Thoughtful Pop Open Box
- Mindfulness Coloring Book
- Rarlan Colored Pencils
- Yogi Honey Lavender Stress Relief Tea
- Hugs Chocolate Kisses
Men’s Cheer Bag®:
What’s Included:
- Face It Foundation Brochure
- Adult Bag Resource Card
- Thumbs Up Notepad
- Thumbs Up Pen
- Thumbs Up Chapstick
- Worry Stone
- Gum
- Beef Jerky
- Corn Nuts
- Granola bars
- Handwarmers
Mini Cheer Bag®:
What’s Included:
- Worry Stone
- Thumbs Up Sticker
- Resource Card
- Thumbs Up Wristband
Our Mini Cheer Bags are thoughtfully designed to uplift those navigating challenging times. They are perfect for spreading positivity and compassion through random acts of kindness. Share a Mini Cheer Bag with someone who could use a little extra support and help remind them that they are not alone.
Choose from a standard or bereavement mini Cheer Bag.
Senior Cheer Box®
What’s Included:
- Crossword Puzzle Book
- Senior Cheer Bag Resource Magnet
- Senior Mental Health Matters Coffee Cup
- Thumbs Up Pen
- Thryve Chapstick
- Worry Stone
- Shower Steamer or Soap
- Snack Item (chips or granola bar)
- Smiley Face Stress Ball
- Positive Plush Animal
For Seniors 55+. The Senior Cheer Boxes are proudly supported by a grant from Thryve in partnership with Guardian Angels Senior Services. For more information about Guardian Angels, please visit them online.
Host a Cheer Bag Packing Event
Join us for an uplifting and heartwarming Cheer Bag Packing Event, where members of your group, club, church, or organization can come together to spread kindness and support within the community! Hosted by Thumbs Up for Mental Health, this event is a fantastic opportunity for collaboration and camaraderie as we assemble Cheer Bags filled with thoughtful items designed to brighten someone’s day.
We offer the flexibility to host on-site Cheer Bag packing events, bringing the joy of giving directly to your location. We have successfully partnered with corporations such as Home Depot, Cretex, Target, and Sportech, showcasing how organizations can come together to make a meaningful impact.
In this engaging event, Thumbs Up for Mental Health conveniently orders and provides all supplies, allowing you to focus on the fun of packing and personalizing each bag. Participants will join hands to fill the bags with essential mental health tools and resources tailored to specific age groups—ensuring each recipient feels valued and understood.
The organization hosting the event will contribute by covering the cost of the contents as a form of donation, further extending its mission of kindness and community support. Through our nomination form available on our website, we distribute thousands of Cheer Bags to individuals in need, partnering with school districts and counseling offices to ensure that help reaches those who need it most.
Get ready for a day of creativity, teamwork, and generosity! Together, we can make a significant impact, and uplift lives through small, random acts of kindness. Join us in making a difference—one Cheer Bag at a time!