Youth Initiatives Mental Health
Helping youth heal from trauma and thrive in their home, school, and community.
Reach out to us— we’re here to help.
Lauren Mizus
Clinical Program Manager
571.748.2940
Who can refer?
We welcome referrals from school counselors, social workers, legal providers, and family members.
Services are free to eligible participants.
Specialized mental health support for youth navigating trauma, violence, and family reunification.
Expert Care
Our culturally competent clinicians provide expert counseling in trauma recovery, family reunification, and gang and violence intervention.
Neighborhood-based, School-connected Care
We remove obstacles due to transportation and scheduling by meeting youth where they are—at home, at school, or in the community.
Bilingual Support
All services are provided in Spanish or English to ensure clear communication and connection.
Se habla español.
What We Offer
Individualized support for youth, families, and the professionals who serve them.
For youth
Individual and family counseling and group-based workshops covering the skills young people need to heal from trauma and build healthier futures — including conflict resolution, communication, stress management, resistance and refusal skills, healthy relationships, and knowing their rights.
For Parents
Workshops designed to help caregivers support their children's wellbeing and safety — covering family reunification, trauma awareness, gang prevention, internet safety, communication, and creating stability and structure at home.
For Professionals
Training for educators, counselors, and service providers working with trauma affected youth — including sessions on trauma-informed practice, family reunification dynamics, and responding to gang-involved youth.
Eligibility
whO WE SERVE
Children and youth living in Fairfax County or the City of Manassas who meet the following criteria:
- Exposure to a traumatic event or at high risk of exposure.
- Experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges resulting/related to trauma exposure.
- Lack access to evidence based trauma treatment due to challenges such as financial barriers, transportation, parental employment schedule, or a need for language specific services.
- Recently reunified with parents after separation due to immigration (Fairfax).
- Services are free to eligible youth and their families.
Current Service Areas
Fairfax County and City of Manassas
Related Services
Intervention, Prevention, & Education (IPE)
Gang prevention, intervention, and education services for youth ages 10–21.
Conexiones
Bilingual case management connecting immigrant youth and families to behavioral health care.
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