Free youth mental health training for community adults
Resident asks for free mental health training for coaches, parents, caregivers and neighbors who interact with youth, because culturally fitting clinical care is scarce.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
We need more community-based models of care to support youth mental health. I think free mental health training should be provided for community members who regularly interact with youth - coaches, parents, caregivers, neighbors, etc.
Who it helps and why
There are insufficient culturally congruent mental health care options available for youth in Boston. Many young people experience barriers to accessing clinical support, so we need to make sure the adults that already care for them have more tools to support their mental health.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 16, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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