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buildOn Bronx

service-learning that builds confidence, agency, and growth through community projects.
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Adolescent Health and Wellness Center

Teen-friendly wellness center offering healthcare (including mental health referrals).
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Oregon Department of Human Services

Resources for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
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Youth Right and Justice

Youth, Rights & Justice advances the rights of children, parents, and families through advocacy in the courts, schools, legislature, and community.
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Urban League of Portland – Youth Services

https://ulpdx.org
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Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)

Native-led programs and services rooted in culture, education, and holistic support for Native youth and families.
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Give Us The Floor

Free, youth-only supportive online community (app) for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies (13–24).
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It Gets Better Project

Storytelling and resources to uplift and connect LGBTQ+ youth; education resources available.
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p:ear mentor

Arts-based mentoring and education for youth experiencing homelessness.
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Youth Organized & United to Help (Y.O.U.T.H.)

Youth advocacy, tutoring, and leadership development rooted in social justice.
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Self Enhancement, Inc.

After-school, mentorship, and youth leadership programs supporting academic success.
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Pride Foundation Youth Programs

Scholarships and leadership development for LGBTQ+ youth in the Pacific Northwest.
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Oregon Youth Mental Health Corps

Oregon’s Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC) members will serve in schools and communities to support youth mental health and grow a diverse behavioral health workforce, addressing statewide provider shortages and care access gaps, especially in rural areas.
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Oregon Youth in Focus Webinar Series

Video series centered on youth development, well-being, and mental health in Oregon.
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Oregon Youth Mental Health Video Guide

Free video overview of mental health resources available to Oregon youth.
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Oregon Youth Sexual Health

Youth-focused sexual health education from the Oregon Health Authority covering consent, relationships, and STI prevention.
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Healthy Transitions Podcast

Oregon-focused podcast sharing youth and young adult perspectives on mental health systems and advocacy.
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NAMI Oregon

Mental health education, support groups, and resource navigation through statewide and local chapters.
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YouthLine

Free peer-to-peer help, support, and crisis line for youth up to age 24 (phone/text/chat; peers 4–10pm PT).
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Foster Youth Help

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Empowering Minds

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Children's Mental Health Matters

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Youth Mental Health Corps MD

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Bowie Teen Mentoring program

City of Bowie mentoring for teens.
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Bernadette's House

Safe-space and mentoring for teen girls.
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Youth Move Maryland

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YMCA of Central MD

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MD Health Dept Youth Mental Health Guide

State mental health one-pager for youth.
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Springboard Maryland

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Our Minds Matter

A non-profit organization working toward the day when no teen dies by suicide.
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Arlington County – Community Guide

A teen-friendly online guide created by Arlington, VA community members
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VFHY – Champions for Youth Podcast

A Teenager’s Personal Journey of Turning Struggle to National Impact
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Virginia Youth Mental Health Corps

By serving with the Virginia Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC), members help expand youth mental health services across the state and build meaningful career pathways in behavioral health.
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Carelon Behavioral Health

Guides for county youth mental health resources.
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Thread Baltimore

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The Children's Guild

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Serve Virginia

Serve Virginia aspires to build a culture of service and volunteerism in all corners of the Commonwealth by inspiring individuals and organizations to engage, connecting them with the resources they need to make a difference and celebrating the tremendous impacts we make together.
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Rise For Youth

RISE for Youth is a nonpartisan organization committed to dismantling the youth prison model and ensuring every space that impacts a young person’s life encourages growth and success.
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The Women’s Initiative (Charlottesville) — Teen Programs

Free mental-health workshops, trauma-informed counseling, and wellness programs for girls and gender-expansive teens.
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Alexandria Teen Wellness Center

Free medical + mental health services for teens ages 12–19.
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Hampton-Newport News CSB — Child & Youth Services

Mental health and therapeutic services for youth and adolescents.
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Fairfax-Falls Church CSB Youth & Family Services

Mental health, substance use, intensive home-based services for teens.
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Richmond Behavioral Health Authority – Child & Family

Therapy, crisis, and wrap‑around supports for children and teens.
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VCU Health – Virginia Treatment Center for Children (VTCC)

Outpatient, inpatient, and crisis services for youth up to age 17.
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Chesterfield County Child & Adolescent Services

Mental health & substance use services; crisis intervention, therapy.
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The Up Center – New Visions

Free substance‑use treatment for adolescents under 18; family support.
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Henrico Area MHDS – Youth & Family Services

Therapy, mentoring, job‑skills, outreach for youth ages 3‑18.
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Youth For Tomorrow

Residential and outpatient services for at‑risk teens; mentoring and life skills.
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NAMI Virginia

Free mental‑health support, education & resources across Virginia.
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NAMI Maryland

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