VIRTUAL SUPPORT
Our commitment to delivering culturally-relevant, stigma-aware, and youth-centered peer support has always necessitated a far-reaching digital presence. Youth Era staff use digital tools like social media and online gaming to connect with young people all over the world. Virtual support enables us to get youth the life-saving support they need - no matter where they are.
UPLIFT BY YOUTH ERA
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In this 4-day virtual experience, young people join a community of young people looking to make a difference. They’ll work with a team of certified mental health peer specialists to gain tools to support themselves and skills to support their friends.
PEER SUPPORT ON TWITCH
Join Youth Era live on Twitch every Monday-Friday. Our stream provides a safe and supportive opportunity to have fun, receive peer support, and build community online. Any time you tune in, you will have access to (at least) two youth peer support specialists, one who will be streaming and the other moderating the chat. See our weekly schedule below:
TUESDAY - Hype with Mike 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
WEDNESDAY - Hype with Mike- 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
THURSDAY - Hype with Mike 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
VIRTUAL ONE-ON-ONES
One of the most important ways our team of dedicated peer support specialists connects with youth is through one-on-one meetings, but sometimes it’s not possible to meet in person. The good news is that our team has been providing virtual peer support from the very beginning! Our team of state-certified direct service staff (youth peer support specialists and Wraparound youth partners) can provide one-on-ones via phone/text, through video chat, and over their various Youth Era-issued social media accounts including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. If you, or someone you know, is in need of one-on-one support, please click the link below to complete our referral form and get connected to one of our peer support specialists.
POSITIVITY ON INSTAGRAM
Join us live on Instagram for mental health content, self-care tips, giveaways, and our “Don’t @ Me” series on IGTV where Youth Era staff host conversations with digital influencers, community activists, and creators of all kinds. This is a community where all participants can feel heard, seen, and valued as we talk about the things that matter. Tune in to learn something new, make friends, receive support, and have fun!
COMMUNITy ON DISCORD
Discord is a safe and supportive space where you can build community, chat with other youth going through the same things, and lean on our peer support specialists for support. On the Youth Era Discord, you can connect with your peers, receive support, access multiple chat rooms, participate in video game competitions, take cooking classes, do mindfulness exercises, and watch movies, among other activities.