YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada is strategically aligning Club sites to support both mental health and academic needs of youth. In recognition these are the two most significant areas in which youth were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, BGCSNV is investing time and training resources to promote member wellness and expand the local workforce. Individualized mental health/wellness and academic supports for youth will benefit Club members, while expanded training opportunities for post-secondary education students benefits the community.

Youth Mental Health

Mental and behavioral health concerns are on the rise. Youth need more opportunities to engage in mental health and wellness activities, and families need support to overcome barriers in accessing needed mental health care. Our Clubs will increase access to services through reducing transportation barriers, capacity-building, staff training, and mental health workforce development:

Mental Health In The Club

•Trauma-informed programming

•All members will receive foundational mental health and wellness programming

•Youth with specific behaviors and needs will participate in psychoeducation and skills groups

Innovative Delivery

•Graduate student integration

•Cascade learning from licensed professionals

•Non-clinical Club environment reduces treatment stigmas

•Promote positive behaviors

• Nurture well-being

• Set personal goals

• Grow into self-sufficient/ resilient adults

Mental Health services are sustainable through a combination of billed revenue; Medicaid & private insurance; and state, federal, and private grant funding sources.