One high school teen at the Teen Center described the impact it has had on his life:

“I was referred to the Teen Center by my therapist and have been attending since September 2022. I’ve been coming 2-4 days a week. I have a parent who experiences ups and downs in their sobriety and I struggle with having a stable home life.”

“When I first started coming to the Teen Center, I was shy and reserved in sharing about my personal life and making new friends. The Teen Center has given me a safe space outside of school and provided me with new relationships. I’ve gained the confidence to become an active member in the rainbow alliance club and I’m now an ambassador for new participants when they arrive. I’ve observed a noticeable difference since I started attending the Teen Center on good days versus bad days. I get the support I need on the bad days.”