Solves these community problems:
Evidence-based programming for creating emotional and mental wellness for students during high school and beyond.
We train high school, college students and beyond of the Behavioral Health shortage and how to break into the Behavioral Health workforce with only a high school diploma and no criminal record.
Evidence of the need for this program:
U.S. census data show that 40 percent of our nation's unemployed are millennials, translating into 4.6 million young people out of work. And the number of employed young people making less than $25,000 a year has spiked significantly to the highest levels in more than a quarter century.
This isn't just a U.S. trend. Cities and countries around the world are grappling with ways to help move their young people towards economic
During our club meetings, we cover the actual duties of the healthcare technician jobs that exist. In tandem, we have the opportunity to teach coping skills techniques at the start of each meeting, so students can “clear their minds” what may have been a rough day. With the tasks assigned as part of the club, we are creating active health ambassadors in the community that reflects positively in outcomes-based reimbursement.
Need “technician positions” filled so therapists have time to provide therapy to all people that need therapy, without putting them on waiting lists or booking too far out on the calendar.
Need classroom behavior to improve with students that are typically developing and intellectually disabled. Community Wellness & Behavior Project includes sharing coping skills with the class, that may reduce stress.
Need to have tools to help them learn to prevent getting kicked out of class in the future.