Healthy Teens
We empower youth
to make positive
healthy decisions
Healthy Teens is dedicated to the success and wellbeing of teens, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about their physical, mental, and emotional health.
140+
Teen Health Educators received extensive training since 2014
60+
organizations and agencies working with us
10,000+
The number of you involved in peer education sessions since 2015
Our Programs
Healthy Teens’ programs – and overall work – are grounded in science, data, and current and accurate best practices in youth education and engagement. Our programming and curriculum fill a profound gap, historically and currently, in health education/services in our local community.
Teen Health Educators
Teen Health Educators
Through our award-winning flagship program, we extensively train selected high school students about critical youth health issues. The Teen Health Educators then work in small teams to provide peer education and mentoring throughout the community and state with a special focus on helping vulnerable youth.
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Young Adult Leaders
Young Adult Leaders
Graduates of our Teen Health Educator program, Young Adult Leaders have completed high school and have at least one year of committed experience as a Teen Health Educator. If invited onto the YAL program, they receive additional training on career and effective leadership skills. They then serve in expanded, paid roles as leaders and mentors for our high school-age Teen Health Educators.
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Trauma Leadership Corps
Trauma Leadership Corps
After extensive additional training on trauma and self-care, the Trauma Leadership Corps, comprised of Young Adult Leaders and Teen Health Educators, supports other youth and youth-serving providers in responding to stress and trauma. The TLC also raises community awareness about the power of youth peer-to-peer training and support.
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Teenage Parent Program
Teenage Parent Program
Healthy Teens has been proud to support the School District of Manatee County's Teenage Parent Program (TAPP) for a number of years.
This wonderful program supports pregnant and parenting teens to complete their high school education while receiving critical information and help to care for their new baby. It is a privilege to support these young men and women, as they seek to ensure the best possible future for their family.
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