Mentoring plays a crucial role in the development and well-being of youth, addressing various needs they may have. Some of the key areas where youth can benefit from mentoring include:

Academic Support
Many young people require assistance with their studies, guidance on educational and career choices, and help with improving their academic performance.

Personal Development
Youth often need support in building self-confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence, as well as help in setting and achieving personal goals.

Career Guidance
Mentoring can offer insights into various career paths, and industry knowledge, and help with networking and job-seeking skills.

Life Skills
Young individuals may need mentoring to learn essential life skills such as communication, decision-making, time management, and financial literacy.

Positive Role Models
Having positive role models can significantly impact youth by providing them with examples to emulate and aspire to.

Eligibility	High School Diploma and one year of experience working with youth.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Employment / Training Job Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Family Support
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Substance Use Teen Issues
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mentoring Parent Coaching / Mentoring
Payment Types	System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)
Areas Served	Essex County

Last Updated: 02/10/25