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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 Monroe County says about Youth First

“You make my heart feel good.”

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Monroe County News

Coping Strategies That are (Almost) Too Cool for School

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By Holly Walther, MSW, LSW - August 19, 2026 - Many students struggle with self-regulation, the ability to monitor and manage their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and impulses. When a child needs support with self-regulation at school,…

Helping Children Build Motivation: Small Steps Toward Success

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By Hannah Boutkan, MSW, LSW - August 13, 2026 - Children are born with an innate desire to learn, grow, and explore the world around them. As they get older, however, environmental, social, mental, and emotional factors can affect that…

You Can Help Students Feel Safe During Unpredictable Weather

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By Missy Johnson, MSW, LCSW - August 5, 2026 - Last spring, as a Youth First Mental Health Professional working in several schools, I received several referrals to support students - of all ages - who felt nervous and worried about storms.…

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
Monroe County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Monroe County, contact Regional Development Officer David Spencer

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

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Monroe County, contact Regional Development Officer David Spencer.

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

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 Monroe County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Monroe County, contact David Spencer, Regional Development Officer, at dspencer@youthfirstinc.org.

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