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# Healthy Teens

Empowering youth to make healthy, positive decisions

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- [Teenage Parenting Program (TAPP)](https://healthyteens.org/teenage-parenting-program-tapp/) - A Supportive Pathway to Education for Teen Parents Healthy Teens has been proud to support the School District of Manatee County’s Teenage Parent Program 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.
- [We are not lab rats!](https://healthyteens.org/we-are-not-lab-rats/) - E-cigarette use has increased throughout the years, especially among our teenage population. Today, we are in the midst of a youth vaping epidemic. Many believe that vaping is better than smoking cigarettes, but in reality, both negatively affect the health of the user as well as the health of those around them. Yes, electronic nicotine
- [Engaging with Purpose!](https://healthyteens.org/2022-retreat-daysprings/) - By Noelle Bencie, Healthy Teens Young Adult Leader and Social Media CoordinatorOn July 22, Healthy Teens invited our Teen Health Educators and Young Adult Leaders to join us at DaySpring Conference Center in Parrish for our 2022 retreat!This was our chance to say a huge THANK YOU to them for all of their hard work
- [That's a wrap!](https://healthyteens.org/thats-a-wrap/) - By Noelle Bencie, Healthy Teens Young Adult Leader and Social Media CoordinatorAs back-to-school season is upon us, Healthy Teens recognizes the outstanding work of our Teen Health Educators and congratulates them on completing another successful summer of peer education for youth in our community.Throughout the summer, our incredible team of Teen Health Educators and Young
- [In honor of Dr. Marilyn Steele](https://healthyteens.org/in-honor-of-dr-marilyn-steele/) - It is with deep sadness that Healthy Teens marks the passing of a remarkable lady, to whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude for helping in the establishment of Healthy Teens and our lauded Teen Health Educator program.Marilyn Steele, AKA Norma Marilyn Harger Steele, was born September 13, 1925 in Cleveland, OH, the first
- [Summer's out, let's get HEALTHY!](https://healthyteens.org/summers-out-lets-get-healthy/) - With students out of school and a sunny memorial day to welcome the summer, Healthy Teens is excited to announce that the 2022 Summer Programs begin next week at various locations in Manatee and Sarasota County!The teams of Teen Health Educators and Young Adult Leaders are trained and eager to have in-person conversations with teens
- [You're the ONE that we want!](https://healthyteens.org/youre-the-one-that-we-want/) - The Giving Challenge 2022 is here! SW Florida’s premier one-day giving event is aimed at encouraging individual philanthropy to nonprofits based in the region. Healthy Teens is once again taking part and we’re excited to have your support! The Giving Challenge 2022 will be held on Tuesday, April 26th at 12:00 PM through Wednesday, April
- [OUT OF THE BALLPARK!](https://healthyteens.org/out-of-the-ballpark/) - By Sarah Averbeck, Young Adult Leader Healthy Teens was the spotlighted non-profit at Saturday’s Bradenton Marauders baseball game against the Tampa Bay Tarpons! ​Our Teen Health Educators had the opportunity to speak with youth and parents about the work we do throughout the community. In addition, our students handed out masks, hand sanitizers and wristbands
- [Healthy Teens Coalition Receives Grant From Selby Foundation ​](https://healthyteens.org/grant-selby-foundation/) - ​ Currently, 23 Teen Health Educators are providing critical services to local adolescents; the 8-week Teen Health Educator Training Program is slated for spring 2021 and will be held virtually. Virtual presentations and mentoring activities are currently taking place. We hope to re-initiate actual in-person presentations and mentoring activities this summer. With the gracious support
- [New Partnership Alert!](https://healthyteens.org/new-partnership-alert/) - ​ We are excited to announce a new partnership with HealthCorps., a national organization founded by Dr. Oz, focusing on youth health. The new project, known as the Teens Make Health Happen club, is a 12-week program that gives members the opportunity to identify a community health problem, create a solution, and present their solution
- [Summer Programming](https://healthyteens.org/summer-programming/) - By Jake Hanson, Young Adult Leader As June draws to a close, we wanted to reflect upon our first month of the Healthy Teens summer program 2021! Every summer, our Teen Health Educators team up and volunteer with different locations serving our youth here in Manatee County. Each team is led by one or two
- [It’s good to be together!](https://healthyteens.org/its-good-to-be-together/) - By Jonathan Evans, Executive Director and Sarah Averbeck, Young Adult Leader While keeping to renewed Covid safe guidelines, this week we hosted our first in-person monthly meeting for our teens since the pandemic started! Our Teen Health Educators and Young Adult Leaders met at Oasis Church Bradenton on Wednesday August 11th, 2021 for team-building, to celebrate our
- [Meet Estella!](https://healthyteens.org/meet-estella/) - By Sarah Averbeck, Young Adult Leader Estella Hornback is 16 years old and is a junior at The Out of Door Academy (ODA) High School. She joined Healthy Teens because of her interest in neuroscience and the effects of physical and mental health on youth. Through her involvement in the Teen Health Educator program, she
- [World Sexual Health Awareness Month](https://healthyteens.org/sexual-health-awareness/) - By Sarah Averbeck, Young Adult Leader The month of September recognizes World Sexual Health Month, raising awareness around issues regarding a personal sense of self-esteem; personal attractiveness and competence; freedom from sexually transmitted diseases; and sexual dysfunction. Sexual health embraces joy and sexuality throughout our lives. This is an important component of our physical and
- [Suicide Awareness Prevention Month](https://healthyteens.org/suicide-awareness-month/) - By Jonathan Evans, Executive Director Did you know that according to the CDC, in 2019 suicide was the second leading cause of death among children and adolescents ages 13 to 19 — and the leading cause of death among 13-year-olds? This is a statistic that Healthy Teens is committed to tackling. We spend a lot of
- [Teens in Training](https://healthyteens.org/new-teen-health-educator-training/) - On October 6th, our new group of Teen Health Educators gathered for their first training session! After having to train our last group of applicants virtually, we’re so excited to be able to get this new group safely together, in person, to make the most of the training and team-building. Our time began with playing
- [2nd Annual Teen Pregnancy Prevention Recognition Awards](https://healthyteens.org/annual-recognition-awards/) - Published Saturday, May 29, 2014 Last Tuesday, the Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County, Inc. (HTC) recognized local individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to reducing teen pregnancy rates and to increasing the health and welfare of youth in the county during its Second Annual Teen Pregnancy Prevention Recognition Awards. May is National
- [Healthy Teens Coalition Gives Prevention Awards](https://healthyteens.org/gives-prevention-awards/) - Bradenton Herald May 30, 2014BRADENTON — Four honors were given by the Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee to individuals and groups making significant contributions in reducing teen pregnancy and increasing youth health and welfare during the second annual Teen Pregnancy Prevention Recognition Awards last week. Read more
- [Healthy Teens Presents Awards](https://healthyteens.org/healthy-teens-presents/) - By Online Staff Report , Herald-Tribune/ Tuesday, May 27, 2014For the second year, the Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County Inc. recognized individuals and organizations making contributions to reducing teenage pregnancy rates and increasing the health and welfare of youth.The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Recognition Awards were given May 20 at Renaissance on 9th, Bradenton, as a part of
- [Teen births: Most are in the South and Southwest](https://healthyteens.org/teen-births-south/) - Sharon Jayson, USA TODAY August 20, 2014 Births per 1,000 teenagers (ages 15–19)range from a low of 13.8 in New Hampshire to a high of 47.5 in New Mexico, according to the report from the National Center for Health Statistics based on 2012 data, the most recent available for the states.Read more
- [Manatee Schools educating teens about pregnancy](https://healthyteens.org/manatee-schools-educating-teens-about-pregnancy/) - MAY 10, 2016 Bay News 9BRADENTON — With May being National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, the Manatee County School District is acknowledging it, hoping to raise awareness.Read more
- [Manatee Healthy Teens name ‘Youth of the Year](https://healthyteens.org/youth-of-the-year/) - MAY 17, 2016 Bradenton HeraldCara Peters, 18, of Manatee High, earns ‘Youth’ award Manatee social workers Tomeo, Costigan, share ‘Adult of the Year’ Carlton Bennett honored as first grad of Teen Parent GED & Family Resources, Inc receives Non-profit of the Year …Read more
- [Manatee High School teen steals the show with her verve](https://healthyteens.org/teen-steals-show/) - MAY 26, 2016 Bradenton HeraldLAKEWOOD RANCH–Long-time Bradenton dermatologist Peter J. Mattina was the star of Thursday’s 4th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards Breakfast, but Healthy Teen volunteer Flor Zamora stole the show.Read more
- [Healthy Teen Coalition quizzes school board hopefuls](https://healthyteens.org/healthy-teen-quizzes/) - ​ BRADENTON HERALD, October 18, 2016 Strategies to increase health — and sexual — education for Manatee County teens were among the topics discussed by the four candidates running for the two remaining school board races Tuesday. Read more
- [These Golden Herald winners are looking forward to a bright future in Manatee](https://healthyteens.org/golden-herald-winners/) - BRADENTON HERALD, April 12, 2018The future of Manatee County is in good hands thanks to nearly 150 high schoolers who are already making great strides toward improving their community.Read more
- [Migrants find support in Manatee’s school district](https://healthyteens.org/migrants-find-support/) - ​ THE BRADENTON HERALD, November 30, 2018 The life of a migrant is ever-changing, but one thing remains constant: the support each student receives in the School District of Manatee County. Read more
- [Manatee Community Foundation Grants $188,000 to 26 Local Nonprofits](https://healthyteens.org/community-foundation-grants/) - Manatee Community Foundation has announced $188,000 in results-based grant awards to local nonprofits.Read more
- [Palm Aire Women's Club awards seven charities with grants.](https://healthyteens.org/awards-charities-grants/) - BRADENTON Palm Aire Women’s Club member Patti Sue Peotter-Bettes may not originally have been slated to speak at the May 10 Palm Aire Women’s Club luncheon, but she did — and she said she had the best job of the day.Read more
- [Emma's national blog regarding our advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. is live!](https://healthyteens.org/advocacy-trip-washington/) - MANY STORIES, ONE CAUSE, April 25, 2019For STD Awareness Month, NCSD hosted a Day of Action to educate Congress about rising STDs around the nation. Below you can read a young person’s experience advocating on Capitol Hill for young people living in Florida and the shared power of stories.Read more
- [Swordfish Grill & Tiki In Cortez, FL To Host 'Giving Back' Event,](https://healthyteens.org/giving-back-event/) - May 5, 2019 – Tickets are now on sale for one of the biggest charity events of the year, “Giving Back.” Held annually, every September, the event is always a sell-out! The event takes place on Thursday, 9/12/2019 starting at 6pm.This year, the benefactor for the event is “Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County, Inc.” Their
- [Advocates Impacting Change in Manatee County](https://healthyteens.org/advocates-impacting-change/) - THE SARASOTA POST, When Mary Ann Legler courageously spear-headed the Healthy Teens Coalition, a decade ago, Manatee County had one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the country. By 2014, under Mary Ann’s insightful guidance, the Coalition began empowering teen advocates to raise awareness about sexual and reproductive health through informative presentations to their peers.
- [Emma Bittar won the Youth Volunteer award for her volunteer work with Healthy Teens Coalition.](https://healthyteens.org/emma-volunteer-award/) - ​ MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CURRENT MAGAZINE, ​The Manatee Chamber named its 2019 Champions of Healthcare at a fabulous awards breakfast on June 20. With a crowd of more than 300 people in attendance, our event honored 70 nominees, 21 finalists, and 9 award winners. Read more
- [Evelyn Almodovar Has Been Selected New Program Director at Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County Inc.](https://healthyteens.org/evelyn-program-director/) - ​ THE SARASOTA POST, After a nationwide search, the good people at Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County Inc have chosen Evelyn Almodovar as their new Program Director. She started work here on December 2, 2019. Ms. Almodovar has experience in leadership and has shown she has a passion for youth. She is the founder of
- [Healthy Teens of Bradenton, FL Coalition Celebrates With 10th Birthday E-Vent](https://healthyteens.org/10th-birthday-e-vent/) - THE SUNCOAST POST, Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County was planning to hold a party to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The pandemic required to group to go back to the drawing board. They decided to hold a virtual birthday party instead.The party will culminate with a livestream to take place
- [Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County to Honor High School Graduates](https://healthyteens.org/to-honor-graduates/) - SARASOTA MAGAZINE, ​While graduation ceremonies around the country continue to be canceled due to Covid19, the Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County, Inc. – a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of at risk youth through peer to peer education – is planning a drive by celebration to honor graduating seniors and the newest members
- [Manatee CARES Act funding creates new COVID-19 partnership](https://healthyteens.org/new-covid-19-partnership/) - SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE, Manatee County CARES Act funding has helped facilitate a new collaboration focused on protecting the county’s most at-risk residents from COVID-19. A $342,000 grant to Tidewell Hospice will help found the Multicultural Action Team: A countywide initiative focused on prevention, education, advocacy, research, linkage to care and sustainable solutions.Other community partners in the MAT
- [Importance of masks is key message for Manatee County officials](https://healthyteens.org/importance-of-masks/) - FOX 13 TAMPA BAY, BRADENTON ,A new coalition named Mask Up Manatee will focus to spread public health and COVID-19-related information to residents throughout Manatee County.Local non-profit agencies part of today’s announcement included the Healthy Teens Coalition, Unidos Now, United Way Suncoast, Manatee Education Association and the Manatee Community Foundation.Read more
- [Multicultural Action Team Helps Minorities Combat COVID-19](https://healthyteens.org/helps-combat-covid-19/) - SUNCOAST NEWS NETWORK, Manatee County professionals are coming together to help protect the health and well-being of some residents. The pandemic has in part exposed health disparities within the Black and Latino communities.​“In Manatee County about 15% of the population and about 9% is Latinx/Hispanic. What’s surprising when you look at the national statistics is that the
- [SRQ Strong Awarded Community Impact Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County](https://healthyteens.org/community-impact-grant/) - SRQ DAILY FRIDAY WEEKEND EDITION, ​In an effort to respond to the increasing impact of stress on the mental health of youth, SRQ Strong and Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County (HTC) have partnered to develop a local youth trauma training team, called the Trauma Leadership Corps. According to psychologist Andrea Blanch, a founding member of
- [Healthy Teens Coalition Chosen as Shamrock Shiver Charity Recipient](https://healthyteens.org/shamrock-charity-recipient/) - WWSB, By Daniela Hurtad,The 13th annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge at Bradenton Beach was held on Friday. The event is put on by Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub and Grill aiming to give back to the community. Every year they choose charities to help through generous donations made through the event. “Can’t think of a better way to
- [Tidewell Receives Grant to Facilitate COVID-19 Partnership in Manatee County](https://healthyteens.org/grant-covid-19-partnership/) - SRQ DAILY WEDNESDAY PHILANTHROPY EDITION, On behalf of a local collaborative of nonprofit providers and community groups, Tidewell Hospice has received a grant from Manatee County to facilitate a countywide initiative that will bring together community partners to protect the health and well-being of at-risk residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, known as the Multicultural Action
- [The Results Are In!](https://healthyteens.org/the-results-are-in/) - ​ The Multicultural Action Team ran from August 3, 2020, through December 18, 2020. During that time, the Healthy Teens Coalition participated in 147 events, served roughly 5,500 community members, distributed 1,030 hand sanitizers, 3,130 masks, and handed out 450 referral cards. It was an honor to serve our community alongside such a dynamic and
- [We Bid Adieu to Our Beloved Treasurer, Gary Hickerson.](https://healthyteens.org/we-bid-adieu-to-our-beloved-treasurer-gary-hickerson/) - Our 10th anniversary marked the end of an era for the HTC board, as we said goodbye to our dear friend, Gary, after a decade of dedicated service! Gary was a founding board member of Healthy Teens Coalition and served as our treasurer from the very beginning. He had a long and distinguished career working
- [Trauma Leadership Corps Training](https://healthyteens.org/trauma-leadership-training/) - Amandine Louis-Charles, Young Adult LeaderThe training began with a brief description of neuroscience and how trauma impacts the brain. We learned about the ways that trauma can affect the development of certain parts of the brain including the prefrontal cortex, which eventually affects our daily behaviors and how we react to stress and traumatic experiences.​As
- [Healthy Teens Annual Retreat 2021](https://healthyteens.org/teens-annual-retreat/) - By Sarah Averbeck, Young Adult LeaderOn June 29th 2021, our amazing Teen Health Educators and Young Adult Leaders had the opportunity to participate in our first in-person event of the year, the annual retreat! Held at DaySprings Conference Center in Parrish, the team shared team building, skills development, a time for reflection and a whole lot of
- [Applications are open!](https://healthyteens.org/applications-are-open/) - By Jake Hanson, Young Adult LeaderNone of the work that we do during the year would be possible without the work of our Teen Health Educators, and we want more of you to join us! Our applications for the Teen Health Educator Program 2021-2022 school year are officially open. The program trains and equips high-school
- [End of summer programs](https://healthyteens.org/summer-programs/) - By Jake Hanson, Young Adult LeaderWith the summer drawing to a close, and back-to-school season for students in Manatee and Sarasota County just around the corner, we wanted to take a moment and reflect on our work these past few months. Throughout the summer, our Teen Health Educators and Young Adult Leaders went to various locations
- [Building team in community](https://healthyteens.org/team-community-building/) - By Sarah Averbeck, Young Adult Leader Healthy Teens Coalition met for our monthly meeting on September 8th at Desoto Boys & Girls Club. The meeting was celebrated with some of the Club members preparing dinner for our Teen Health Educators! This was a great opportunity for our team to discuss new ideas and catch up.

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- [Home](https://healthyteens.org/) - Teen Health Educator ProgramOur award-winning peer health education program for youth ages 14-18Learn MoreResourcesFind local organizations and support in Manatee and Sarasota CountiesLearn more 160+ High schoolers trained as Teen Health Educators since 2014 75+ Organizations, schools, and agencies partnering with us We empower youth to make positive,healthy decisions Healthy Teens is dedicated to the
- [Our Team](https://healthyteens.org/dream-team/) - Our Team Find out more about the amazing individuals who together serve Healthy Teens and make it possible for us to empower youth for their success and wellbeing! Board of Directors Mary Ann Legler Chair; MSN, MA, Board Certified APRN "We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth
- [Giving Challenge](https://healthyteens.org/giving-challenge/) - Giving Challenge '26
- [About Us](https://healthyteens.org/about/) - About Us Our Mission Healthy Teens is dedicated to empowering youth to make positive, healthy decisions for their success and wellbeing. We provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed choices about their physical, mental, and emotional health. We do this primarily through the Teen Health Educator Program, training high-school students to become
- [Elementor #5601](https://healthyteens.org/elementor-5601/) - Teen Health Educator ProgramOur award-winning peer health education program for youth ages 14-18Learn MoreResourcesFind local organizations and support in Manatee and Sarasota CountiesLearn moreThe Giving Challenge 2026Support Healthy Teens in this year's Giving Challenge, organized by Community Foundation of SarasotaClick Here2026 Youth Health AwardsJoin us in celebrating the community's work in youth health!Click Here for
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- [Our Partners](https://healthyteens.org/our-supporters/) - Our Partners Healthy Teens is only able to carry out our mission thanks to the generous support of donors, local foundations, and businesses. Support from these organizations provides us with the resources and flexibility to respond to the most pressing health issues confronting the teens and young adults we serve. We are deeply grateful to
- [Youth Health Awards 2026](https://healthyteens.org/youth-health-awards-2026/) - Youth Health Awards 2026 Join us at Manatee Technical College on April 22nd, 2026 5pm-7pm in congratulating our newly trained Teen Health Educators, celebrating our graduating seniors, and honoring the incredible work our community does for youth health! Click Here to Get Your Tickets!
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- [Teen Health Educators](https://healthyteens.org/teen-health-educators/) - Teen Health Educators Our Teen Health Educator program is our award-winning flagship program. We train high school students on a variety of youth health topics so that they can be peer educators and mentors in their communities. We cover a range of health topics including mental health, trauma, sexual health, relationships and teen dating violence, vaping,
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- [Social Media Policy](https://healthyteens.org/social-media-policy/) - Social Media Policy Social Media Disclaimer We welcome and encourage open discussion on our Healthy Teens social media sites, including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube pages, and look forward to any comments, stories, pictures, and experiences you want to share. That being said, we do make reasonable efforts to monitor participation
- [Volunteer](https://healthyteens.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer We love to hear from community-minded individuals who want to serve our teens in their mission! Here are some ways you can volunteer to help with Healthy Teens: Mentor a Young Adult Leader – got time to give each month to help a young person on our program figure out the career path? Every
- [Youth Health Awards 2024](https://healthyteens.org/youth-health-awards-2024/) - Youth Health Awards 2024 On May 8, 2024, 200 community leaders, organizations, and families came together to celebrate community efforts to promote and empower the health of our youth, at the Youth Health Awards 2024, presented by Neal Communities! Manatee Technical College were once again our gracious hosts for the night. Catering was provided by the
- [Wine on the Water 2023 - photos](https://healthyteens.org/wine-on-the-water-2023-photos/) - Wine on the Water 2023 – photos November 2, 2023 saw Healthy Teens host Wine on the Water, a fabulous evening of good food, good wine and good company at the beautiful Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast. Guests enjoyed gourmet appetizers from Care Packet Meal Prep Co., a selection of high quality wines from PRP
- [Youth Health Awards 2023](https://healthyteens.org/yha23/) - Youth Health Awards 2023 On May 11, 2023, 200 community leaders, organizations, and families came together to celebrate community efforts to promote and empower the health of our youth, at the Youth Health Awards 2023, presented Healthy Teens and our presenting sponsor Legler, Murphy and Battaglia LLP! Manatee Technical College hosted an incredible evening to
- [T.H.E. Challenge 2023](https://healthyteens.org/t-h-e-challenge-2023/) - T.H.E. Challenge 2023 Are YOU ready to take T.H.E. Challenge? Our Teen Health Educators (T.H.E.’s) have taken on T.H.E. Challenge. These incredible high school students commit to transforming their community through peer-to-peer health education and mentoring. This takes so much courage and compassion, as they play their part in creating a healthy, safe community for their
- [Flanzer Match](https://healthyteens.org/flanzer-match/) - Flanzer Match Double your IMPACT! The Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust was created to enhance the life of the people of the Suncoast through social services and healthcare initiatives. Their unique matching gift program hopes to “inspire locals across the Suncoast to make a difference in their communities through meaningful gifts to key nonprofit organizations that result in
- [Trauma Leadership Corps](https://healthyteens.org/trauma-leadership-corps/) - Trauma Leadership Corps Trauma Leadership Corps (TLC) 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.
- [Teenage Parent Program](https://healthyteens.org/teenage-parent-program/) - Teenage Parent Program Please note, the Teenage Parent Program (TAPP) is not a Healthy Teens program. Healthy Teens has been proud to support the School District of Manatee County's Teenage Parent Program (TAPP) for a number of years. The CDC estimates that only about 50% of teen mothers receive a high school diploma by the
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- [Our Programs](https://healthyteens.org/our-programs/) - Our Programs 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. Click Here
- [News](https://healthyteens.org/news/) - News Catch up with all the latest news from Healthy Teens! September 9, 2021 OUT OF THE BALLPARK! By Sarah Averbeck, Young Adult Leader Healthy Teens was the spotlighted non-profit at Saturday’s Bradenton Marauders baseball game against the Tampa Bay Tarpons! ​Our Teen Health Educators had the opportunity to speak with youth and parents about
- [Events](https://healthyteens.org/elementor-2148/) - Events Join Us Upcoming Events Events nearby Filters clear Example Healthy Teens Event Starts: 10 am Auburn, Alabama 18 mar Register Now Example Healthy Teens Event Starts: 10 am Auburn, Alabama 18 mar Register Now Example Healthy Teens Event Starts: 10 am Auburn, Alabama 18 mar Register Now
- [Blog](https://healthyteens.org/blog/) - Blog April 14, 2023 Teenage Parenting Program (TAPP) Healthy Teens has been proud to support the School District of Manatee County’s Teenage Parent Program 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.
- [Sexually Transmitted Diseases](https://healthyteens.org/sexually-transmitted-diseases/) - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases In 2018, the CDC reported that nearly half of all new STD cases were found in the 15-24 year old age range. STDs are an epidemic of its own, and while teen pregnancy may have declined, STD rates have skyrocketed. In our lessons, we highlight different types of STDs
- [Bullying](https://healthyteens.org/bullying/) - Bullying Bullying Roughly one in three adolescents are impacted by bullying—a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort. Bullying can be verbal, social, physical, or done online in the form of cyberbullying and most commonly occurs at school. While regular bullying is still relatively common, cyber-bullying
- [Mental Health](https://healthyteens.org/mental-health/) - Mental Health Mental Health Mental health is health. Despite the significant impact that mental health can have on our physical health, it is still a heavily stigmatized subject, which is why it’s one of the areas that we focus on. In 2019, the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey for Florida reported that 1 in 3
- [Substance Use](https://healthyteens.org/substance-use/) - Substance Use Substance Use Substance use includes consuming alcohol or different types of drugs. Going into middle and high school, there is a lot of peer pressure to use different substances, which is why it is so important for youth to be educated and learn about the potential consequences. According to the World Health Organization,
- [Covid-19 and Teens](https://healthyteens.org/covid-19-and-teens/) - COVID-19 and Teens COVID-19 and Teens After over a year of navigating life amidst COVID-19, it is clear that it has already had a lasting impact on youth. It’s nearly impossible to find someone who has not been directly impacted by COVID-19, whether that’s knowing of someone who contracted the virus, or losing a close
- [Get the Facts](https://healthyteens.org/get-the-facts/) - Get the Facts Get the Facts Healthy Teens Coalition was founded over 10 years ago as a direct response to the facts and data regarding high teen birth rates in Manatee County. Since then, we have continued to monitor, track, and respond to emerging health data and trends among youth in our community, statewide, and
- [Young Adult Leaders](https://healthyteens.org/young-adult-leaders/) - Young Adult Leaders Young Adult Leaders (YALs) 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
- [Maintenance](https://healthyteens.org/maintenance/) - We're down for maintenance right now. Be back soon!

## Events

- [Youth Health Awards 2026](https://healthyteens.org/events/yhatickets/)
- [Shamrock Shiver](https://healthyteens.org/events/shamrockshiver2026/) - Proceeds benefit: Healthy Teens, Blessing Bag Project and Hungers End - all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged children in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Get ready for the 18th Annual Shamrock Shiver "Charity Plunge" - YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Event Details When: Thursday, January 1st, 2026 at 12:00pm noon Where: Coquina Beach Then to:
- [2025 Youth Health Awards Tickets](https://healthyteens.org/events/yha2025tickets/) - Join us in congratulating our newly trained THEs, celebrating our graduating seniors, and honoring our community's incredible work on youth health! If you have any questions, please email emma@healthyteens.org
- [Wine on the Water](https://healthyteens.org/events/wine-on-the-water/) - Healthy Teens proudly presents: “Wine on the Water” at the incredible Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast! Sponsored by Robert Brameister and Krista Bloomberg in association with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Join us for exquisite wines provided by PRP Wines and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy live music and good company, bid on exotic silent auction

## Locations

- [Clancys Irish Sports Pub & Grill](https://healthyteens.org/locations/clancys-irish-sports-pub-grill-2/)
- [Clancys Irish Sports Pub & Grill](https://healthyteens.org/locations/clancys-irish-sports-pub-grill/)
- [Clancy's Irish Sports Pub and Grill](https://healthyteens.org/locations/clancys-irish-sports-pub-and-grill/)
- [Manatee Technical College](https://healthyteens.org/locations/manatee-technical-college/)

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