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Connect Teens | National Youth Advocate Program

400 West High Street, Suite B, Mount Gilead, OH 43338

Eligibility
Teens who are living with behavioral or mental health conditions, including those involved with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Required documents

Hours
Mon 8am-6pm Tue 8am-6pm Wed 8am-7pm Thu 8am-6pm Fri 8am-5pm.
Application process
To submit a referral, visit website at https://www.nyap.org/ohio/connect-teens. Call 740-349-7511 for more information.
Fees
None.
Service area
Muskingum County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio
The Connect TEENS program, which stands for Teaching Emotional Empowerment and Navigating Self-Control, supports teens who are living with behavioral or mental health conditions, including those involved with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. We also provide tools and guidance for families to ensure they have the support they need at home to learn and grow. For many teens, completing daily tasks, such as going to school, managing relationships, or planning for the future can be overwhelming when anxiety, mood disorders, or other symptoms are present. Connect TEENS bridges that gap by creating a structured, supportive environment where teens build critical skills at their own pace. By targeting the heart of behavioral health needs, emotional regulation, and self-management, we empower them to grow in confidence, independence, and resilience.
Last assured
01/27/2026
Providing organization
National Youth Advocate Program
Provides an array of community based services including: Respite Care; Foster Care: Traditional, Specialized, and Therapeutic Care; Adoption; Mental Health Services; Alcohol and Other Drug Services; Managed Care Protective Services; Emergency Shelter Care Services.