Teen Mental Health Collaborative

JHF manages a Teen Mental Health Collaborative of Allegheny County community-based organizations serving teens.

In 2020, JHF initiated the Collaborative to facilitate opportunities for youth-serving organizations to share their approaches to providing emotional support, connection, and engagement for teens and to learn from one another.

In addition to serving as a convener, JHF has provided the organizations with grants to support their work, totaling more than $500,000. The youth-driven programs used various approaches, including expressive arts, podcasting, and peer support, to create environments in which teens can build resiliency, leadership skills, and new relationships.

The Collaborative also provides organizations with training and opportunities to share program ideas and expertise.