Youth First Student Assistance Program 2022-23 Academic Year
"I am now someone who knows that my anxiety doesn’t have to define me, nor does it have to hold me back from anything that I want to do in life. Congratulations, Youth First, on 25 years of helping kids reach their full potential!" – Leah, Former Student Served by Youth First
83
Social Workers
Youth First, Inc. equips thousands of young people like Leah with the hope and help they need to become thriving adults. The agency partners with over 100 Indiana schools to give students and families free, easy access to licensed mental health professionals (primarily master’s level social workers) and evidence-based prevention programs. These clinically trained professionals strengthen student mental health and well-being through one-to-one mentoring, small group support, educational programming, links to resources, and parent/teacher engagement.
110
K–12 Schools
51,094
Students with Access
Studies show when young people have caring relationships, healthy coping skills, and accurate information, they become more resilient, better prepared to withstand the pressures of today’s world, and more likely to lead positive, productive lives. This report summarizes the impact of Youth First’s Student Assistance Program in 2022-23.
Youth First Student Assistance Strategies 21,641
Students in Educational Presentations
Universal
General Population
696
Teachers in Professional Development
Selective
934
Small Groups
Students in Group Sessions
Indicated
38,737
1:1 Support for Individuals
Teacher/Staff Consultations
3,913
Students on Caseload
530
Crisis Interventions
14,143
Immediate Need Interventions
15,345
Parent Consultations
5,519
Referrals to Community Resources