Projects by Youth MOVE PA
Peer Generation Youth Empowerment Peer Generation Youth Empowerment Trainings are offered through a collaborative partnership between The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery and Youth MOVE PA. | "Sources of Strength is the first suicide prevention program involving peer leaders to enhance protective factors associated with reducing suicide at the school population level." - American Journal of Public Health |
Thrive for Hope is a peer-led emotional support for youth and young adult between the ages of 16-29 years old. Thrive for Hope is held virtually on Zoom every Thursday from 4pm to 5pm. Click the link to read more about the support group/drop-in. | Youth MOVE PA has been hosting "Wellness Days" summer retreats annually for two years now. Each year attendance has been growing exponentially, really making year 5 in 2025 something to look forward to for all youth and young adults across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. |
Youth MOVE PA typically records 1-2 podcasts per month. Topics discussed on the podcast include recovery, coping skills, wellness tools, awareness months, mental health, and substance use. Click the link to read more about the podcast. | Game Together, Thrive Together is an innovative peer support program that leverages the popular platforms Twitch and Discord to create a supp.ortive and engaging community for youth and young adults. This program combines the fun and interactive nature of gaming with the benefits of peer support, fostering connections, reducing isolation, and promoting mental well-being |