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Home | Youth. gov This website supports youth facing challenges with drugs, alcohol, and mental health by connecting them with a community of people who can support them Learn more
Federal Programs - Youth. gov The ultimate goal is to prevent the sexual exploitation and abuse of youth on the streets The services include street-based education and outreach, access to emergency shelter, survival aid, treatment and counseling, crisis intervention, and follow-up support
Programs Initiatives Working to Reconnect Youth Prevent . . . Members commit their time to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more
Transition to Adulthood Aging Out of Care - Youth. gov A particular challenge for federal programs is support for youth transitioning out of foster care or juvenile detention facilities, youth who have run away from home or dropped out of school, and youth with disabilities
Prevention Early Intervention - Youth. gov Intervening early “not only saves young lives from being wasted,” but also prevents the onset of adult criminal careers and reduces the likelihood of youth perpetrating serious and violent offenses
Expectant Parenting Young Families - Youth. gov Expectant and parenting young girls and young women are likely to come into contact with multiple sectors such as primary care, emergency care, social services, juvenile justice, and mental health care
Effectiveness of Positive Youth Development Programs The guide researchers conducted a systematic review of youth development interventions that were intended to impact adolescent sexual and reproductive health outcomes and found evidence to recommend interventions that are coordinated with community services
Basic Needs, Safety, Welfare - Youth. gov Grantees provide housing and a range of services, including life skills training, financial literacy instruction, and education and employment services Youth might live in group homes or in their own apartments, depending on the program and each young person's independent living skills
Mental Health - Youth. gov Youth with mental health disorders may face challenges in their homes, school, community, and interpersonal relationships
Treatment Options for Youth with Mental Health Disorders Services provided depend on the needs and choices of the youth and his or her family, and the diagnosis and severity of the problem They may consist of services such as psychotherapy with an evidence-based practice, peer mentoring, care coordination, medication, or a combination of all approaches