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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.

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“You make my heart feel good.”

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Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health

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By Kandace Troxell, Intern - January 17, 2024 When you have a baby, your world changes. Your entire focus on life shifts from yourself to keeping your newborn safe and happy. You are constantly holding them, cradling their head, and watching…

Self-Control vs. Redirection

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By Aaron Ledford, MSW, LSW - January 10, 2024 Emotions, defined as human reactions we experience in response to events or situations, are a mysterious thing and an abstract concept. Without living our emotions out, they are not “real”…

The Importance of Travel and Adventure for Mental Well-Being

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By Shannon Loehrlein, MSW, LCSW I love to travel. My parents instilled a love of travel in me from a young age. My mother was a history teacher, and we would spend some vacations visiting historic sites (not my favorite as a middle school…

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.