Promoting Youth Wellbeing Through Social Connection & Meaningful Engagement

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Our Approach

  • Connection

    Building meaningful relationships that foster support, resilience, and a sense of belonging

  • Well-Being

    Promoting quality of life and opportunities to cultivate a sense of meaning and purpose

  • Mental Health Equity

    Ensuring accessible, culturally competent mental health care and therapeutic resources

  • Occupational Justice

    Advocating for access and creating meaningful activities for health and participation

Who We Are

The XDS Youth Mental Health Resilience Initiative is led by a volunteer Youth Leadership Board and supported by licensed mental health professionals, behavioral health (OT, social work, counselor) graduate student interns, community artists, and trained volunteers.

All are committed to promote connection and well-being among youth in North Carolina through accessible, affordable, farm- and community-based holistic supports and therapeutic workshops.

Connect As A…

Participant

I need support.

Community Partner

Collaborate to improve mental health and wellbeing in our community.

Provider

I am a mental health provider. I want to get involved.

Donor/Volunteer

I want to support the XDS Youth Mental Health Resilience Initiative.

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