Community Catalyst

Count on Youth! Improving MH and SUD Services in Essex County Schools

To improve youth mental health in Essex County, we propose a community change project to shift high schools’ responses to student substance misuse away from punishment, expand access to school- and community-based MH and SUD services, and center the needs of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students.

CATEGORY: Community Change
LOCATION: Boston, MA
AMOUNT: $370,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2022
WEBSITE: http://www.communitycatalyst.org

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


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