In an effort to support local youth through the twisty labyrinth of teen mental well-being, the Park & Recreation Department's Rising Stars Youth Leadership Academy has joined forces with the T.O.R.C.H. Teens Program for a hands-on mental health event. The “Every Mind Is Valuable Mental Health Youth Conference,” set in Fort Worth's Como Community Center at 4660 Horne St., is stepping up as a beacon of hope, catering to middle and high school students and the adults who support them, as per the City of Fort Worth.
Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 21, this cost-free conference steps beyond lip service, with workshops, panel discussions, and vital resources locked and loaded. It aims at empowering teens' mental health and doesn't skimp on the details, including light breakfast and lunch, because nobody should tackle life's big questions on an empty stomach. The doors will swing open at 10 a.m. for registration, so show up, plug in, get fed—mentally, and physically.
Anchored in the Como Community Center, participants are poised to gain actionable insights on how to navigate the murky waters of adolescence, flanked by educators, parents/guardians, and youth leaders who are just as keen to learn as to guide. This kind of initiative is a clarion call for community engagement, looking to cement mental health as a cornerstone of youth development, not an afterthought.
