Programs We Fund
Bangor Region YMCA Teen Center.
Funding Agency: Bangor Region YMCA
Counties Served: Penobscot
Substance Use Disorder
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This innovative Bangor Region YMCA program will focus on Psychosocial Wellbeing, Community and Relationships, Community Service, Educational Engagement, and Safe Spaces. The Teen Center will offer numerous programs supporting youth with a variety of needs, providing the necessary relationships, opportunities, and environment to foster mental health hygiene while providing psychological support for youth living with risk factors.
Programs We Fund
Success Stories.
The safe, equitable, and accepting atmosphere provided by the Teen Center, as well as staff support and program activities are helping Gabe avoid risk-filled situations, improve their ability to make positive life choices, gain confidence, and improve their communication skills. With the assistance of program staff, Gabe recently applied for several jobs so that they could generate some stable income and become more self-sufficient.
