Mental Wellness

According to studies, many children and teens have been impacted by mental health challenges, following the pandemic. We provide tips on how parents can normalize conversations regarding mental health, explore treatment options with their medical providers, and advocate for their children with medical providers and schools.

We encourage youth to thrive, rise and shine! We provide a number of leadership training opportunities including oratorical training, contributing to our newsletter, co-hosting a program, engaging in community service, etc. We also host a program called, “Empowering the Leader Within” which features accomplished professionals as they share tips for youth who are interested in careers in law, medicine, finance, information technology, education, real estate and more.

Many families are disproportionately impacted by health challenges such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and obesity that may be preventable at times. We discuss healthy living techniques including how nutrition, diet, exercise and wellness checks can improve a family’s health and quality of life. We also share healthy recipes.

How a child or teen sees themselves has a direct impact on how they show up in the world. We encourage children and teens to appreciate their own cultures and to respect the cultures of others. Our programming explores various cultures including American, African, Caribbean, Latinx cultures and more. We also encourage youth celebrate their history and culture and to learn about the history and culture of others.

An important part of a youth development is learning how to speak up and advocate for themselves and others. We share opportunities for legislative advocacy on issues that impact youth of color. We also provide oratorical training and opportunities for youth to participate in oratorical contests, in order to showcase their skills.