Building Resiliency in Youth: Connection to Care (BRY: C2C)
Building Resiliency in Youth: Connection to Care (BRY: C2C) supports the mental health of New Yorkers aged 13-21 by offering counseling, stress management skills, and resilience-building strategies. The program follows a 5-step process: screening to assess emotional well-being, discussing confidentiality, conducting interviews and questionnaires to understand participants, teaching stress management techniques, and connecting youth to additional resources as needed to ensure comprehensive care and support.
Goals of BRY: C2C
The goals of Building Resiliency in Youth: Connection to Care (BRY: C2C) include:
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Support Mental Health: Provide counseling and emotional support to youth aged 13-21 to improve their mental well-being.
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Promote Stress Management: Equip participants with skills to effectively manage stress and build resilience.
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Enhance Resilience: Foster the development of coping strategies and emotional strength to navigate challenges.
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Connect to Resources: Link youth to additional services and resources tailored to their individual needs.
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Ensure Confidentiality: Create a safe, trusting environment where participants feel comfortable sharing their concerns.
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Assess Needs: Conduct screenings, interviews, and questionnaires to understand each participant’s unique situation and needs.
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Empower Youth: Help young people build confidence and independence in managing their mental health and life challenges.
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Foster Positive Outcomes: Promote long-term mental health stability and overall well-being for participants.
These goals aim to create a supportive framework that empowers youth to thrive emotionally, socially, and mentally.
