Overview of the Program

Format

  • Group Size: Adolescents meet in groups of 4–6
  • Mentors: Each group is led by 2 supportive mentors (18+). Mentors are trained and supervised in the program
  • Program Structure:
    • 2 individual pre-group sessions (1 hour)
    • 8 group sessions (1.5 hours)
    • 1 individual mid-group session (1 hour)

Outcomes

Rising Together Flyer
Rising Together Flyer
Rising Together Flyer
Rising Together Flyer

“The communication strategies told us what to do and when to use certain words. Role-playing helped us put that into action, so we were not just thrown in on a regular conversation.”  - Youth Participant 

“[My relationship with the mentors] made it easier, and then you wanna go to all the meetings in it. They made a big difference.”  - Youth Participant