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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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The Power of Empathy

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By Ashley Lingafelter, MSW, LSW - September 11, 2024 - In a fast-paced and technology driven world, empathy remains an essential quality that promotes genuine human connection and understanding. Empathy is the capacity to put oneself in…

Why Students Should Leave Cell Phones in Lockers

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By Heidi Mikac, MSW, LSW - September 4, 2024 - As a school social worker, one of the most frustrating parts of my job is when I’m in the middle of a session with a student and they take out their cell phone and start texting as if I don’t…

Creating a Resilient Child

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By Camryn Cater, MSW, LSW - August 28, 2024 - Life can be described as a roller coaster, riding the highs and sometimes dropping to unexpected lows. There are certainly different emotions and feelings we experience along the way. Resiliency…

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.