On one level, we honor your feelings by acknowledging that something very painful and fearful is happening and that it is okay to feel that way. The primary tool we offer people is the knowledge that you don't have to change your circumstances to change your life. All you have to do is change your perspective. And we support you in making that transition. It is very empowering to look at whatever is happening through new eyes instead of being overwhelmed or crushed by circumstances, to view whatever is happening as a phenomenal opportunity to change and to grow.
All services are free of charge, with no questions asked.
They also run a weekly after-school Open House at their facility, creating a safe space for teens to come together, hang out, and talk about whatever is on their minds. Teachers and parents are often too overwhelmed with other responsibilities to spend a lot of time on this. Many of these kids also need tutoring, mentoring, coaching, counseling, and role models. We have a large community of volunteers who can provide all these things. It's not unlike the early days of Friends, when doctors were so overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of AIDS cases.