Thriving Futures: Empowering Youth in Monroe County

Orientation & Ice-breaking: Understand the program, its objectives, and get to know fellow participants.

Covid-19 & Its Impact: Discuss and understand the pandemic's impact on personal, community, and global scales.

Understanding Mental Health: Basics of mental health, stress, anxiety, depression, and recognizing symptoms.

Coping Strategies: Techniques to handle stress, including mindfulness, meditation, and journaling.

Peer Support & Building Resilience: Encourage peer discussions and emphasize the importance of community.

Effects of Covid-19 on Mental Health: Discussion about isolation, online schooling, and adapting to change.

Basics of Money Management: Introduction to savings, budgeting, and wise spending.

Understanding Credit: Basics of credit scores, advantages, and disadvantages of credit cards.

Planning for the Future: Basics of investments, retirement plans, and insurance.

Covid-19 & The Economy: Discussion on the economic impact of the pandemic and the importance of financial preparedness.

Importance of Physical Health: Benefits of regular exercise and maintaining a balanced diet.

Home Workouts: Demonstration of exercises that can be done at home without equipment.

Diet & Nutrition: Understand the basics of nutrition and the importance of a balanced diet.

Covid-19 & Physical Health: Discuss changes in lifestyle due to lockdowns, reduced physical activity, and altered eating habits.