Teen Responders

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Teen Responders exists to give Indy-area teens the knowledge, skills, and resources to care for their own mental health and respond to peers in crisis. We know that it shouldn't be the burden of teens to care for their friends in crisis, however often they are the first ones to respond. Our goal is make sure teens have the tools they need to respond in ways that are healthy and effective, while taking care of themselves. Through trainings and resources, we are working to see improvement in the mental health of teens in our community.

Become A Teen Responder

Friends need friends, be a friend with the tools who can help a friend in need.


The next Teen Responders workshop will be October 20th at 2pm. Registration coming soon!

The Teen Mental Health Crisis Response Workshop is designed to help teens have the tools, skills, and resources to care well for their own mental health and respond to their peers in crisis. We also have an adult workshop happening simultaneously but in a different room in the building, which helps adults be empowered to care well for the mental health of the teens in their lives.⁣ ⁣

This workshop is interactive and informative, and each teen participant will leave with a Mental Health Response Kit filled with small items to help them care for their own mental health as well. ⁣ ⁣ The three main topics which are led by licensed mental health professionals include:⁣ ⁣

🌱𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦⁣ 🌈𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴⁣ 👬𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴⁣

See What Teens Have to Say About the Workshop

School Resources

We have done the research for you. Many area school districts have social and mental health resources for students. Scroll through the list and click on your school below for more information.

LGBTQ+ Resources

LGBTQ+ teens often face discrimination, trauma, and pain that can make seeking mental health care difficult. Several mental health resources have emerged to help address this need. Whether you are looking for help for yourself or are a supportive ally, becoming familiar with and sharing these resources can be helpful.

Teen Responders Community Partners


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IU HEALTH



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Brave Life Therapy


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Taylor O'Hern



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Hazel Owens


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Community Health Network



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Susanne Baughman, LCSW

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Connected In Community

FAQ

Teen Responders is a program aimed at equipping teens with the knowledge, skills, and resources to be able to respond well when they or their peers experience a mental health crisis. It helps teens care for their own mental health and be there for peers in crisis.  

  • Boundaries and Self Care 
  • Healthy Coping Strategies 
  • Crisis Response 
  • Students in Grades 7-12 
  • Adults are also invited to attend the adult workshop happening simultaneously 

It is FREE!!!

  • 2:00 Welcome and Introduction
  • 2:10 Boundaries and Self Care: Presentation, Q&A, Discussion
  • 2:45 Healthy Coping Strategies: Presentation, Q&A, Discussion
  • 3:15 Assemble Mental Health Response Kit
  • 3:30 Crisis Response: Presentation, Q&A, Discussion
  • 4:25 Sending Out

No! While it is hosted at St. Luke’s UMC, it is an event led by licensed mental health professionals and is open to ALL. 

ABSOLUTELY!

Questions About Teen Responders?

We are excited to offer this free training program! Contact Program Coordinator, Travis Bannon, with questions.
EMAIL TRAVIS