Youth Mental Health Wellness Program

With the support of Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange (YouthREX), a mixed-methods
evaluation was conducted to learn from stakeholders about the program and its impacts, and included program documentation, surveys, focus groups, and interviews:
• 121 youth completed a survey after they participated in the program
• 4 focus group discussions were held with 35 youth participants
• 9 interviews were conducted with program stakeholders
• 14 parents completed surveys

Key Takeaways

• 96% of youth participants reported on the post program survey being satisfied with the program and would recommend the program to others.
• 86% of youth participants reported on the post program survey that they were more knowledgeable about mental wellness after they participated in the program.
• 84% of youth participants reported on the post-survey their mental health had improved as a result of participating in the program.
• 100% all parents who completed the survey reported the program improved their children’s physical fitness and mental wellness.
• 93% of parents reported being satisfied with the program and would recommend it to others.