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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 Knox County says about Youth First

“You make my heart feel good.”

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The Impact of Seasonal Weather on Mental Health

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By Beth Thomas, MSW, LSW - February 20, 2025 - When thinking about the seasons and the weather, you may not necessarily associate them with mental health. But did you know that the weather can, in fact, have a large impact on your mental…

Helping Your High Schooler Manage Stress

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By Valorie Dassel, MSW, LCSW, LCAC - February 12, 2025 - High school is a pivotal time in a teenager's life, marked by academic pressures, social challenges, and the transition to adulthood. For many high schoolers, the stress associated…

Friendships Can Transform Lives

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By Holly Branam, MSW, LCSW - February 6, 2025 - Many years ago, I was working with a student who was challenged in several areas. He was anxious, having trouble focusing on schoolwork, and was disruptive and attention seeking in the classroom. Additionally,…

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.

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Youth First in
Knox County

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

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Knox 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 Logo Knox County

Youth First in Knox County

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

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Knox 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 Logo Knox County

Youth First in Knox County

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

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