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Emotional Wellness · Schools

Promoting and restoring emotional wellness to all.

The Heartrose Care Club is a school-based emotional wellness initiative dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing support to students — an initiative of Heartrose Care Foundation under the umbrella of Heartrose Leadership Academy.

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Schools reached
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Students impacted
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Core values
Heartrose Care Club

Our Mission

To create a safe and supportive school-space system where we promote and restore emotional health through education and therapeutic supports.

Our Vision

To cultivate a culture of emotional wellness in schools — among counsellors, teachers, student leaders and students.

Why we exist

A rescue mission for a generation.

Research shows that emotional care clubs in schools have a profound impact on students' mental health, academics and social lives. We're building a culture of wellness — from depression, suicide and their associative ills.

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Academic uplift

Schools with mental-health support see significant gains in achievement and attendance.

Safe processing

A safe environment where students process experiences and build resilience.

Peer connection

Stronger social bonds and a sense of belonging in the school community.

Prevention first

Peer-led support and professional guidance to mitigate risks early.

Meet the team

The hearts behind the mission.

Our team is a passionate blend of counsellors, educators, creatives and strategists united by a single conviction — that every student deserves to be emotionally seen, heard and healed. Together we design programs, lead outreaches and walk alongside schools to plant the Heartrose Care Club where it is needed most.

  • Dr. Esther Adekoya

    Dr. Esther Adekoya

    President, Heartrose Care Foundation

  • Beatrice Otudor

    Beatrice Otudor

    Program Coordinator

  • Pst. Adekunle Adekoya

    Pst. Adekunle Adekoya

    Publications, Services & Logistics

  • Ifezuo John

    Ifezuo John

    Web Developer & Social Media Manager

  • Gbaiyegun Timothy

    Gbaiyegun Timothy

    Strategic Manager

Together we're stronger

Our Partners & Sponsors

We are grateful to the organizations, schools and individuals whose partnership makes the Heartrose Care Club possible.

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Voices of impact

Testimonies from those we've served.

Real stories from teachers, counsellors and students whose lives have been touched by the Heartrose Care Club's trainings and outreaches.

Before the Heartrose training, I struggled to recognize when my students were quietly battling depression. The sessions gave me practical tools to spot early signs and to have honest, healing conversations in my classroom. My students now come to me openly — and I feel equipped to truly help them.
Mrs. Adaeze OkaforSecondary School Teacher, Lagos
As a school counsellor for over a decade, I thought I had seen it all. Heartrose Care Club's approach — especially the Triple E and C framework — reshaped how I hold space for students in emotional distress. Our referral cases have grown, but so has the number of students who leave my office lighter and hopeful.
Mr. Tunde BamigboyeSchool Counsellor, Ibadan
I used to bottle everything up — my parents' separation, the pressure at school, feeling invisible. Joining the Heartrose Care Club gave me a safe place to breathe and friends who understand. I'm calmer, my grades are better, and for the first time in a long time, I actually like waking up.
Chiamaka NwosuSS2 Student, Port Harcourt

Bring the Heartrose Care Club to your school.

Whether you're a counsellor, teacher, proprietor or student leader — we'll help you plant a club that restores wellness on your campus.

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Heartrose Care Club team with school students