You can help teens navigate emotional ups and downs with greater ease

Through school and community-based programs, The Benji Project helps Jefferson County youth develop lifelong skills for stress management and emotional resilience.

Our approach is based on the Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens program, which teaches core principles and practices that help teens respond to the challenges of these critical years with kindness and self-compassion. Backed by research, findings indicate increases in emotional well-being and greater resilience after taking the course.

It takes a village! Please consider supporting our programs by donating today.

Grit & Growth: Youth Perspectives on the Pandemic

We wanted to hear from teens in their own inspiring and thought-provoking voices. From that came a six-minute video of Jefferson County teens talking about their mental health during COVID.

Are you or someone you know in need of immediate support?

Please click here to go to our mental health resources listing.