Mentoring youth through the challenges of childhood and adolescence helps build resilience, mental well-being, and crucial life skills. By offering guidance, mentors improve academic performance, foster healthy relationships, and strengthen social skills, all while providing support that can prevent drug misuse and addiction. This positive influence not only empowers individuals but also strengthens communities, creating a cycle of growth and resilience that benefits everyone involved.
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?
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.
Nurturing Parenting Program – Coming Soon!
