Young people in Baltimore are not feeling heard and don’t feel like they can get the help they need. In 2021, 42% of high school students reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Young people need support, but it is well-documented that they often fall through the cracks of a fractured mental health system that wasn’t designed for them.
Sarah’s House Inc., in partnership with young people and community partners, will co-create an Integrated Youth Mental Health Center designed with, by, and for youth. Our center will be a place where young people can come to create community, take a pause from life’s stressors, and ask for help on their own terms.