The pandemic has added yet another layer of stress facing our teens. Now Jewish Family Services’ YouBeYou program is offering additional resources online to help teens struggling with mental health issues.
YouBeYou.us has been redesigned with information and resources about teen mental health and wellness for teens, parents, educators and others who interact with youth. The site encourages youth to embrace a focus on progress rather than perfection in their daily life by integrating their mind, body and soul through hope, help and strength.
The YouBeYou website includes access to JFS counseling, other community agencies and suicide prevention resources. In addition to direct feeds to social media sites, mental health and wellness topics on the website include information about depression, anxiety, suicide substance abuse and eating disorders.
If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, text the crisis line at 741741, call 800-273-8255 or chat online. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time and would like to talk to a caring professional, contact JFS at 913-327-8250 or .