City of Newburyport

Regional Prevention Coordinator

“Grant funds to support regional expansion of coalition work focusing on positive youth development with the goal of promoting youth assets to prevent substance use and mental health problems.”

CATEGORY: Community Change
LOCATION: Newburyport, MA
AMOUNT: $378,792 over Three Years
YEAR AWARDED: 2017
WEBSITE: http://newburyportyouthservices.com/


Being Yourself is Good Enough

Through advocacy, education, and counseling, teen immigrants connected to Bridges from Borders are exposed to community-based tools that build confidence, provide a sense of belonging, and empower them to learn and grow on their journey toward mental wellbeing. As immigrants living in Western New York, these teens have some things in common; however, the intersection … Continued