Positive Youth Development Hub

Chairs
- Desiree Whyte, Director - Monmouth County Division of Behavioral Health
- Colleen Verriest, CEO - Family and Children’s Service of Monmouth County
Mission
The Positive Youth Development Hub works to promote a system that supports all school age children, ensuring youth will be living in a permanent home, achieving in school, and connected to their families and communities; fostering positive pathways to economic and social independence with strong and responsible family and community ties during the transition into adulthood.
COVID-19 Response Priorities
- Ensure Isolated Youth are Connected
One of the goals of the PYD hub is to increase opportunities for community connection and socialization among youth. During the COVID-19 crisis, youth are further isolated from their communities.
Participating Local Agencies
- KYDS Konscious Youth Development and Service
- Garden State Equality
- Monmouth County Youth Services Commission
- Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County
- YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
- Second Life Bikes
Resources
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888-222-2228 - 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline - Youth ages 10-24 can call 24/7 for support
- Is your youth experiencing a mental health crisis?
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Monmouth Medical Center's Child and Family Crisis Clinicians can meet with your child if they are experiencing a crisis - 732-923-6927
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PerformCare and the NJ Children's System of Care offer care management and in-home services. Mobile Response can reach out and offer help immediately - 1-877-652-7624
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Many mental health organizations are offering services via video conferencing:
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Mental Health Association of Monmouth County - 732-542-6422
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YMCA of Greater Monmouth County - 732-290-9040
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Catholic Charities - 800-360-7711
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CPC Behavioral Healthcare - 800-250-9811
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High Focus - 877-942-3411
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Jersey Shore University Medical Center - 732-643-4363
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Stress Care - 732-679-4500
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Jewish Family and Children's Service - 732-774-6886
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