While awareness around bullying has increased, the data shows us there’s still work to do to prevent it.

As teens grow and begin to understand the fundamentals of civics, human rights, speaking up for what they believe in, and government, the influx of information can get overwhelming. Election season, especially for young people who are voting for the first time, can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. What are some ways to support young people who are voting for the first time?

Losing someone to suicide is an overwhelming and devastating experience, especially for young people. During Suicide Awareness Month, it’s crucial that we offer up conversations about loss, grief, and mental health, ensuring young people feel seen, heard, and supported.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, OP experienced a significant increase in therapy requests. We had to close our waitlist for individual & family therapy for a few months to catch up. Today, the OP therapy waitlist is open again, prioritizing youth from historically marginalized communities, and those who have experienced recent traumatic events.

Ableism, based on assumptions about abilities, can lead to exclusion and discrimination. By raising awareness and taking proactive measures, youth can help create a culture that values everyone's abilities and contributions, regardless of their ability. How does it show up?

During April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it’s a great time to review how we can help youth navigate healthy relationships, consent, and boundaries.

Black History Month celebrates and honors the achievements of Black people, and is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. It’s also a time to honor and celebrate Black girls who make invaluable contributions to their communities. Empowered girls change their world, and the whole world too.

More often than expected, we hear adults and parents of young people who are exploring their identity say, “It’s just a phase.”

The phase is learning, the phase is identity exploration, the phase is finding out what fits. It serves a purpose while youth grow up.

We hear about it all the time, but let’s take a second to get back to basics about self-care.

Being a young person in school can get extremely challenging when dealing with bullying and other aggressive behaviors from peers. As an adult ally, learn more about how you can recognize aggressive behaviors and how to support youth who are targets.

After 15 years of leadership and girl empowerment, Ophelia’s Place Executive Director Verna Wise Matthews is passing the leadership baton to OP’s vice president of programs and licensed professional counselor, Laura Sanchez. Sanchez will take over as executive director on Nov. 1.

Tracy Berry of McKenzie River Broadcasting shares the great news that Ophelia's Place has opened a downtown location in Albany Oregon, expanding OP's empowerment services. Let’s listen.

Albany-area girls ages 10-18 will soon have the opportunity to meet new friends, explore new interests, and connect with trauma-informed adults to help navigate the joys and challenges of their teen years.

We made it. A year ago students, parents and school staff alike dreamed of the day when kids would be able to return to school, and now here we are, gearing up for staff and students to return to in-person learning. Support youth and yourself during the transition.

Often when we talk about self-care, it’s focused on the things we can do as individuals to handle stress. It’s also important to acknowledge that we are part of a larger community that experiences stress and offers strength.

Youth are more dialed into elections or your feelings surrounding them than we might think. Help the young people in your family manage post-election anxiety with the following tips.