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

What Gibson County says about Youth First

“When I connected with others through Youth First, I began to fill the holes in my heart with new, positive people. My confidence grew as well as my self-worth. I wore my battle scars as a code of honor, even though every day was still a struggle. But without those scars, who would I be today?”

“I used to be on the wrong path. Youth First’s Reconnecting Youth program helped me understand that talking, being honest, and making school a priority will help me in the long run. My plans for the future are now completely different from what they used to be. I am going to college for a bachelor’s degree in business marketing and management. I hope to become a resort manager.”

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Gibson County Partners

 
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Youth First Partner Schools

East Gibson School Corporation

North Gibson School Corporation

South Gibson School Corporation

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Fort Branch Community SchoolOwensville Community SchoolPrinceton Community Middle School
Gibson Southern High SchoolPrinceton Community High SchoolWaldo J. Wood Memorial High School
Haubstadt Community SchoolPrinceton Community Intermediate SchoolWaldo J. Wood Memorial Junior High School

Private, Independent & Charter School Partners

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St. Joseph Catholic School - PrincetonSt. James Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic SchoolSts. Peter & Paul Catholic School

County Advocates

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Karen BeghtelMegan HowingtonJosh & Jill Pack
Paul WeaverChristy WalkerAmie Hulfachor

Prevention Coalition

Caring Communities of Gibson County is the Local Coordinating Council for Gibson County. This designation comes from approval by the State of Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, which monitors county fees collected on drug and alcohol-related charges in the courts system. The LCC has the authority to grant these funds annually to county-based prevention, treatment and law enforcement agencies through a grant application process.  For more information about the grant application, please contact Diane Hornby at the email below.

Contact Diane Hornby for more information.

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Prevention Coalition

Caring Communities of Gibson County organizes and involves all community members who have a stake in healthy futures for young people.

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Gibson News

Creating a Positive Relationship with Motivation

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By Yolanda Vidal, MA, LMHC, ATR - February 11, 2026 - Motivation is often misunderstood as a personality trait, something you either have or you do not. In reality, motivation is a psychological state that fluctuates based on emotional…
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Expressing Emotions in a Healthy Way

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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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The Real Cost of Saying “Girl Drama” and “Boys Will Be Boys”

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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,…
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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
Gibson County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Gibson County, contact Regional Development Officer Carla Webb.

Email Carla Webb Donate

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

Find a Mental Health Professional

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 Gibson County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Gibson County, contact Carla Webb, Regional Development Officer.

Email Carla Webb Donate

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

Find a Mental Health Professional

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 Gibson County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Gibson County, contact Carla Webb, Regional Development Officer.

Email Carla Webb Donate

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

Find a Mental Health Professional