Building Social Connections and Promoting Connectivity

Youth need social support and connection to thrive. Content Warning: mentions of suicide, suicidal thoughts, and ideation. Social connection is an important aspect of life and as human beings, we are inherently social beings. And as human beings, we have a drive and psychological need to connect with others and build relationships – something that…

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Positively Impacting the Mental Health of Youth Through Community and Social Support

Understanding current trends in youth mental health, learning the warning signs, and recognizing how to provide support throughout school and environmental disruptions. Content Warning: suicide, suicidal thoughts, and ideation, some content and statistics may be difficult to process.  If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988 or text…

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TRIA – A no-cost group for teen adoptees

Are you a teen, transracial, international adoptee? Are you entering 9-12 grade? This summer, meet other adoptees who share similar experiences in a no-cost group: TRIA: Our Stories Our Lives What is this group? New, 10-week no-cost emotional wellness group for teen youth Led by adoptees! “For us, by us,” which means we “get it”!…

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