What Dubois County says about Youth First

“As a Catholic school, we emphasize teaching the whole child’s mind, body, and spirit. The partnership between Youth First and Holy Trinity provides an opportunity for growing each child’s social and emotional well-being through individual counseling, classroom guidance lessons, and small groups. These opportunities allow all children to strengthen their employability skills to later become involved citizens and prepared workers.”

“Youth First is committed to caring for kids, and we value supporting their mission. Youth First builds strong relationships with schools and community partners so that together, we are all helping youth and families face our current challenges and emerge with resilient mental health and hope for the future.”

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By Hannah Gill, MSW, LSW - February 4, 2026 - When working with teens and discussing emotions, I often give an analogy of sand in a jar. In this analogy, the sand is our emotions. We can put the sand in the jar and stuff it down, but…

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By Amy Back, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. One thing I’ve learned from working with children and families is that the language we use matters. The words we choose — often in the heat of the moment — help shape how kids see themselves,…

Our Mission

Youth First’s mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Mental Health Professionals provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.

Youth First in
Dubois County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Dubois County, contact Regional Development Officer Jazmin Murfee.

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Dubois County.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Mental Health Professionals provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.

Youth First in Dubois County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Dubois County, contact Jazmin Murfee.

Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Dubois County

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Mental Health Professionals provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.

Youth First in Dubois County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Dubois County, contact Jazmin Murfee.

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Dubois County.