Programs We Offer
We offer a variety of programming to help youth thrive in all areas of health. Check out these resources to see what programming we can bring to you!
Programs and Curriculums We Recommend
Intended for high school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 14 to 18, It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is a 45-minute program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help.
- Age: 14-18
- Cost: Free
- Provided by: UNH Extension
- Contact: Kristin Eberl
Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches teens in grades 10-12, or ages 15-18, how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers.
- Age: Adults; to learn about youth ages 12-18
- Cost: Free
- Provided by: UNH Extension
- Contact: Sue Meattey
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
- Age: Adults; to learn about youth ages 12-18
- Cost: Free
- Delivered by: UNH Extension
- Contact: Sue Meattey
This workbook is intended for advanced-level youth who are interested in learning more about mental health, why it is important to overall well-being and steps that promote understanding and action.
- Age: Middle school and high school
- Cost: $4.25 per youth
- Delivered by: Any adult
- Contact: Kristin Elberl
Introduces youth members to basic concepts in mindfulness practices. The program promotes mindful practices that lead to improvements in managing one’s own goals, developing a sense of self, time management, stress management, emotional regulation, and mindful eating practices. Specific outcomes from youth participation in the curriculum include short-term (skill development and knowledge gain), mid-term (increased stress management, mindful eating, etc.), and long-term (improved physical, emotional, and social health) benefits.
- Age: 5-8
- Cost: $40 plus supplies.
- Delivered by: Any adult; training can be provided
- Contact: Kendra Lewis
Incorporates the Essential Elements of youth development: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. Through 4-H Mindful Mechanics, teens are encouraged to build positive relationships through expressing care, concern and gratitude for others (belonging), build beliefs in oneself (mastery), practice self-discipline, self-control, and self-reflection (independence), and serve others.
- Age: 13+
- Cost: $40 plus $10 per journal (optional)
- Delivered by: Any adult; training can be provided
- Contact: Kendra Lewis
SEL program focused on building courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion
- Age: Grades K-12,Home, School, Work Curricula
- Cost: Free
- Delivered by: Anyone
- Contact: Shannon DeSilets
Designed to help young people ages 11 to 14 and adults work in partnership to create environments that are physically and emotionally safe. It draws from extensive research from a variety of key disciplines – as well as evidence-based bullying prevention programs. Be SAFE includes engaging activities that promote social and emotional learning and development, address and prevent bullying and foster positive relationships with peers and adults. Click here for a webinar to learn more about this program.
- Age: Grades 11-14
- Cost: $80
- Delivered by: Any adult
- Contact: Kristin Eberl
We offer a variety of programming to help youth thrive in all areas of health. To view the offerings for nutrition, physical activity and wellness in school settings visit our Direct Education Programs web site page.
4-H Volunteers can use curriculum for free
When a fee is charged for an Extension program, it is to cover costs. A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals unable to pay. Please send requests for scholarships to Kristin Eberl.
