BALTIMORE COUNTY — In an inspiring collaboration, clothing brand DTLR and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Poly) have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting the mental well-being of students. The partnership has led to the creation of a dedicated mental wellness center within the school premises, marking DTLR’s first-ever venture into the realm of mental health support.
Tremayne Lipscomb, Community Outreach Director at DTLR, expressed the significance of this initiative, stating, “This was just a way to find a way to really assist the students in the school needs that they may have within school and outside of school.”
The mental wellness space has been thoughtfully designed to resemble a hair shop, as students have expressed their belief that such an environment fosters openness and authenticity. Adorned with motivational quotes and equipped with resources for coping with anxiety, the center also offers provisions for hygienic care and clothing, …