Together4Teens 2024

An event for youth and parents to navigate the challenges that teens face today!

In 2019, a group of organizations and youth came together to create an event that brought awareness to the pressures and challenges of today’s teens. The committee included teens, mental health and healthcare organizations, and substance use prevention organizations. The event, Together4Teens, allowed teens and parents to talk with mental health professionals and community organizations, attend brief workshops, and learn about nearby resources and services. Due to its ability to successfully reach members of the community, Together4Teens became a recurring, annual event. The Wellness & Prevention Center, in partnership with the Orange County Health Care Agency, is excited to announce the next Together4Teens event on Saturday, April 13th at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

We are honored to have Larissa May, a young adult who founded #HalfTheStory, as our keynote speaker. As the first youth-led nonprofit of its kind, #HalfTheStory is focused on educating, advocating, and mitigating the harms associated with social media and technology use. Following the keynote speaker, teens and parents can attend workshops, and at the end, attend a teen panel discussion. Workshops will include important topics including teen digital wellness, building self-esteem, youth mental health education, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, mindful yoga, journaling, and more! The workshop presenters are highly regarded in the community, and dedicated to helping youths improve their mental wellness so they can lead healthier, happier lives. Both youth and parents will leave equipped with knowledge, skills, and resources to navigate the challenges of growing up today.

Attendees will not only be able to visit resource tables and workshops, and engage with community organizations, but will also be served complimentary lunch from TK Burgers! We hope you’ll join us for another year of fun, learning, and community connection with our local teens and parents.

The event is recommended for children ages 12 years and up, their parents, caregivers, and other community members who work with youth. Follow Together4Teens on Instagram for more information. Register for this event at bit.ly/T4T2024.

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