Millennials NW provides peer support services to youth and families struggling with behavioral health challenges, trauma, physical disabilities and addiction. What makes this program unique is that services are delivered by youth who have been there, are in recovery, and are committed to serving those who are still there. They have been certified by Washington State as Youth Peer Counselors. they have 10 years working in psychiatric wards helping youth prepare to re-enter society, and now they lead workshops for youth in the community without ample personal safety nets, and for public school students at risk of dropping out. The needs are great and there are many ways you can participate with them.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
This workshop features a compelling presentation on the signs and prevalence of Mental Illness, Trauma, Suicide & Addiction. It utilizes the power of storytelling to help participants gain a deeper understanding of the issues before they engage in a healing conversation on recovery lead by certified peer support counselors.
Why Consider?
Are you facing challenges with a child or young adult who is acting out in ways that appear to be disruptive and/or unhealthy? If so, you will find this workshop to be insightful, realistic and helpful in guiding you to positive next steps.
How To Participate?
Attend the next You Are Not Alone workshop in your area, ideally with the child or young adult in question. Contact us for the date and schedule for the next session in your neighborhood.
What Will I Do?
You will learn about the underlying issues, share stories with others encountering similar stresses and connect with community resources that will help you decide what next steps would be most appropriate in your situation.
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SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH PEER SUPPORT INITIATIVES
This initiative works within public schools to serve students at risk of dropping out, by:
This school-based program gives students direct access to community based peer support. Peer support programs are essential because they are often the one constant that students experience as they move between the other points on the continuum of care.
Why Consider?
To help your student remain and thrive in school. This initiative is especially effective with students exhibiting behavior described as disruptive that is putting them in jeopardy of dropping out or being expelled from school. Our Youth Peer Counselors can be the missing link when faculty and administration are losing patience and unable to resolve the problems.
How To Participate?
Contact us if your school is not currently utilizing our services. We will conduct a free phone interview to determine how we might be able to work with your school to supplement their efforts on your student’s behalf.
What Will I Do?
If we agree that we can help, you will request a joint meeting with your school’s representative to present our proposal and seek to design a mutually acceptable plan of action for your student. There will be no charge for the initial meeting.
CONTACT US
YOU ARE NOT ALONE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
This workshop features a compelling presentation on the signs and prevalence of Mental Illness, Trauma, Suicide & Addiction. It utilizes the power of storytelling to help participants gain a deeper understanding of the issues before they engage in a healing conversation on recovery lead by certified peer support counselors.
Why Consider?
Are you facing challenges with a child or young adult who is acting out in ways that appear to be disruptive and/or unhealthy? If so, you will find this workshop to be insightful, realistic and helpful in guiding you to positive next steps.
How To Participate?
Attend the next You Are Not Alone workshop in your area, ideally with the child or young adult in question. Contact us for the date and schedule for the next session in your neighborhood.
What Will I Do?
You will learn about the underlying issues, share stories with others encountering similar stresses and connect with community resources that will help you decide what next steps would be most appropriate in your situation.
CONTACT US
SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH PEER SUPPORT INITIATIVES
This initiative works within public schools to serve students at risk of dropping out, by:
- Developing compassion, acceptance and understanding of unique differences and lived experiences through mental health awareness, anti-bullying and stigma education.
- Acquiring resources, coping skills and service referrals helpful for individuals struggling with school/work engagement & behavioral health challenges.
- Connecting with professional peer counselors who have been where they are and who can provide support and mentorship as youth and their families navigate the road to recovery.
- Engaging in Positive Youth Development activities that boost self-confidence, life skills, leadership, physical health, social-emotional intelligence and healthy peer relationships.
This school-based program gives students direct access to community based peer support. Peer support programs are essential because they are often the one constant that students experience as they move between the other points on the continuum of care.
Why Consider?
To help your student remain and thrive in school. This initiative is especially effective with students exhibiting behavior described as disruptive that is putting them in jeopardy of dropping out or being expelled from school. Our Youth Peer Counselors can be the missing link when faculty and administration are losing patience and unable to resolve the problems.
How To Participate?
Contact us if your school is not currently utilizing our services. We will conduct a free phone interview to determine how we might be able to work with your school to supplement their efforts on your student’s behalf.
What Will I Do?
If we agree that we can help, you will request a joint meeting with your school’s representative to present our proposal and seek to design a mutually acceptable plan of action for your student. There will be no charge for the initial meeting.
CONTACT US