About 1 in 6 adolescents in the Lehigh Valley report feeling sad or depressed most days in the past 12 months.
Students’ emotional well-being can have a direct impact on how they learn, build relationships and navigate school. Stress, trauma and other challenges can make it harder for students to manage emotions, focus in the classroom and feel connected to their school.
When students have opportunities to build social-emotional skills and access trusted adults and mental health supports, they can develop the tools they need to manage stress, build healthy relationships and feel a stronger sense of belonging.
United Way, together with Resilient Lehigh Valley, invests in programs that support students’ social-emotional well-being, including social-emotional skill building, positive youth development, school-based mental health services, student case management, mentoring and trauma-informed school coaching.
students participated in United Way-funded
Social-Emotional Wellness programs
“Resilient Lehigh Valley focuses on prevention and creates conditions for the community and individuals to thrive.”
Chris Liang
Professor at Lehigh University
Leader in Me empowers students, staff and families with the mindset and skills to be life-ready leaders.
Handle With Care connects schools and first responders to support children exposed to traumatic events.
Resilient Lehigh Valley fosters hope and healing for Lehigh Valley youth and families through trauma-informed practices.
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