Mentoring youth as they navigate the challenges of childhood and teen years can help build resiliency, mental well-being, and important life skills. Mentoring can be a key factor in improving academic performance, healthy relationships, and social skills, while also preventing youth drug misuse and addiction.
Mentoring Connections Program
We can help youth (7-17) get connected with a local mentoring program that best suits their individual needs, personality, and history! To learn more, click here! Presione aquí para la versión en español!
What Organizations Could My Child Be Linked With?
- Gal’s Lead
- The Cove – Pyramid Walden
- Stella’s Girls
- Basketball 4 Lyfe
- Tri County Youth Services Bureau
- Divine by Design
- Gift 2 Uplift
- New Perception
- Building Bridges
If you are interested in becoming a youth mentor and are not a part of an organization, please contact the organizations listed above.
Botvin LifeSkills Training
The Botvin LifeSkills Training is an evidence-based substance abuse and violence prevention program that has been extensively tested and proven to reduce tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use by as much as 80%. The main goals of the program are to teach prevention-related information, promote anti-drug norms, teach drug refusal skills, and foster the development of personal self-management skills and general social skills.
If you are interested in completing the LifeSkills Provider Training Workshop, please call SMCHD at (301) 475-4330.