Support Groups
Support groups for teens can be a powerful resource for young people who are facing challenges or struggles in their lives. These groups provide a safe and supportive space for teens to connect with others who may be going through similar experiences. They may focus on a variety of topics, such as mental health, addiction, or grief, and will be led by trained facilitators who help guide the discussions and offer advice.
Through sharing their stories and experiences, teens in support groups can develop a sense of community and belonging, which can be especially important during a time when they may be feeling isolated or misunderstood. Support groups can also help teens learn coping skills and strategies for managing their emotions and challenges, and can provide a source of ongoing support and encouragement.
Girls Circle
Girls Circle is the FIRST gender-responsive program in the country to demonstrate effectiveness in reducing delinquency for girls.
A structured support group for girls, 9-18 years, which aims to counteract social and interpersonal forces that impede girls’ growth and development by promoting an emotionally safe setting and structure within which girls can develop caring relationships and use authentic voice.
The Girls Circle does not aim to provide advice, but encourages girls to share experiences that are helpful to one another.
The Council for Boys and Young Men
The Council aims to promote boys’ natural strengths, and to increase their options about being male in today’s world. The Council challenges myths about how to be a “real boy” or “real man”. It engages boys in activities, dialogue, and self-expression to question stereotypical concepts and to increase boys’ emotional, social, and cultural literacy by promoting valuable relationships with peers and adult facilitators.
Facilitators explain the legal and ethical limits to confidentiality in order to safeguard the boys’ well-being. Boys are free to participate at their own pace. Participants can express a range of ideas and emotions with peers and can expect respect and high regard from one another.
Strengthening Families Program
The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) involves youth ages 12-17 and their entire families in 11 family training sessions using communication techniques and behavioral approaches to increase resilience and reduce risk factors.
Importance is placed on new skills offering more options rather than criticizing old skills or past behavior.
Life Skills Classes
- Finding and Keeping a Job
- Money Management
- Finding Housing
- Budgeting
- Household Needs and Cleaning
- Shopping Smart
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