Youth Worker Well-Being Project
A healthy youth worker increases positive outcomes for our youth.
Youth benefit when youth workers are engaged, aware of the needs of youth and families, knowledgeable about best practices, and when they can cope effectively with stress.
The Youth Worker Well-Being Project is a collaborative statewide effort to address individual youth worker well-being, workplace conditions, and root causes of stress in the sector to promote meaningful change in youth workers and invest in their well-being so they can provide the highest quality services for Indiana youth.
Youth-serving organization leaders are invited to join us for Moving the Needle: Enhancing Employee Well-Being for Organizational Success.
These events near you will discuss how leaders can use an understanding of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 8 Dimensions of Wellness and the Youth Worker Well-Being Project services and resources to elevate youth worker well-being and see greater success in organizational outcomes.
Form meaningful relationships with peers and enhance your capacity to serve youth in a virtual, confidential group that fits your schedule. Weekly sessions are facilitated by behavioral health professionals and here to help you navigate youth work more effectively.
Gain valuable tools and practices to help manage work stress and meet the demands of your role. Groups are open to all professionals working with youth, so feel free to invite a friend!
The Youth Worker Well-Being Project serves Indiana youth development professionals who are employed with community-based agencies supporting the educational, social, emotional, and physical development of Indiana youth ages five to 18.
