Healthy Teens is a non-profit organization based in Bradenton, FL, dedicated to empowering youth to make informed decisions about their physical, mental, and emotional health. Through their extensive training programs, they equip high school students with the knowledge and skills to become Teen Health Educators, who then provide peer education and mentoring to vulnerable youth in the community. Additionally, Healthy Teens supports pregnant and parenting teens through their Teenage Parent Program, ensuring they receive critical information and assistance to complete their high school education while caring for their new baby.
With a focus on science, data, and best practices in youth education, Healthy Teens fills a significant gap in health education services in the local community. Their Young Adult Leaders, who have completed the Teen Health Educator program, receive further training on career and leadership skills, serving as mentors and leaders for the Teen Health Educators. The organization's Trauma Leadership Corps, comprised of Young Adult Leaders and Teen Health Educators, provides support to youth and youth-serving providers in responding to stress and trauma, while raising awareness about the importance of peer-to-peer training and support.
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