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Com­mu­ni­ties across the coun­try are work­ing to enhance the men­tal health and well-being of young peo­ple. A new guide holds that their suc­cess depends not only on expand­ing access to ser­vices but also on how pro­grams are designed, who helps shape them and whether they reflect the cul­tures and com­mu­ni­ties of the young peo­ple they serve

“I was looking for a space where I could grow and be with my own community,” says the 17-year-old Sacramento resident. “Specifically Black people and people my age where we’re cultivating healing.”

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – As students get ready to head back to school, focusing on their mental well-being is just as important as making sure they have all of their standard school supplies