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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 Perry County says about Youth First

“Hey, just wanted to tell you thank you so much for letting me express myself to you and actually listening to me and my problems. I am so grateful to have you at this school.”

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Raising Confident, Independent Kids

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By Ashley Underwood, MSW, LCSW - October 22, 2025 - Allowing your child to have independence and responsibility can be challenging. It’s difficult for some parents and guardians to acknowledge that their little ones are growing up.…

Assisting Your Anxious Teen

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By Angel Wagner, MSW, LCSW - October 15, 2025 - Anxiety is a common mental health condition that many people deal with. We all experience various levels of anxiety, often characterized by worry, fear and nervousness. Symptoms can range…

The Importance of Labeling Emotions

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By Brooke Skipper, MSW, LCSW- September 8, 2025 - One of the hardest things for a parent is to see their child struggle and not have the power to “fix” it. We all want happy, healthy children. In order to achieve that, however,…

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
Perry County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Perry County, contact Regional Development Officer Carla Webb.

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

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through 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 Perry County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Perry County, contact Regional Development Officer Carla Webb.

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

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through 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 Perry County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Perry County, contact Regional Development Officer Carla Webb.

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