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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

School and Parent Communication is Vital

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By Nolan Miller, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Throughout the school year, kids are constantly learning new material and building upon their strengths. Even after the first day jitters dissipate and students settle into a routine, new…

Snapchat and Internet Safety

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By Beth Greene, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Teens often use social media to socialize. Although the internet is an amazing tool for our children, that reality is that it can also negatively affect their mental health and safety. It…

The Positives of Respectful Parenting

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By Haley Droste, MSW, LCSW We’ve all heard it at some point: “That child needs to be spanked,” or “My parents did (insert punishment here), and I turned out fine.” Each generation has made significant changes in parenting…

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.