Facilitated by Youth First Social Workers, Teen Series is a classroom program for 9th graders designed to support a successful transition into high school.
Teen Series topics include suicide prevention (Question, Persuade, and Refer – the QPR program), dating, substance use and abuse, coping skills for depression, anxiety and anger, and family relationship issues.
Youth First Social Workers reinforce healthy lifestyle choices and introduce themselves as a source of support for students.
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Get in touch with Youth First staff for more information about this program.
- Laura Keys, Director of Social Work
69.5%
of students reported
They think it’s a good idea to talk to the Youth First Social Worker about topics like those covered in Teen Series.
51.8%
of students reported
They would be more likely to talk to the Youth First Social Worker now that they’ve had the chance to meet him/her in their Teen Series class.
71.3%
of students reported
They learned something they can apply to their life.
85.1%
of students agreed
Teen Series made them think about at least one of the following areas: dating, drugs/alcohol, coping and stress, or family/friend relationships.
20.8%
of students said
There was no change in their thinking at all after participating in Teen Series.
Testimonials
“Teen Series gave me some tips to know if my relationships are healthy or unhealthy.”
Teen Series participant
“I have been having a lot of stress lately and I didn’t have any ways to deal with it. Teen Series helped.”
Teen Series participant
“[Teen Series] helped me know I wasn’t the only one who goes through these things.”
Teen Series participant
“[Teen Series] talked about things that almost every teen experiences and ways to handle them.”
Teen Series participant
“I have issues with my present relationship, and it helps me realize the warning signs.”
Teen Series participant
“I get stressed our very easily, so it’s good for me to know how to deal with my stress in a healthy way.”
Teen Series participant
“I tend to argue too much with my mom and learned how to control it in a better way.”
Teen Series participant
