Join us for our annual fundraiser and help us spread our branches to reach more young people and families.

This heart-warming event takes place on Saturday, May 10, 2-5 pm, at the Northwest Maritime Center. 

Guests will have the opportunity to contribute to a collective art project, beginning with a painting by artist Meg Kaczyk. We will also premiere a short video created by Tomoki Sage in collaboration with teens from Benji Project programs. 

Discover mindful self-compassion through nature exploration, games, art, and reflection. Build new friendships while learning to listen deeply. Two weeks of camp make sure there is something for everyone! Our middle school camp is for students ages 11-14 and our Pride Camp is for LGBTQ+ students ages 12-16.

Get paid to attend summer camp! Through our Youth Leaders program you can gain valuable skills and experience while supporting younger teenagers at camp. This is a special opportunity to both give and receive.

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.