young adult – Academy at Glengary, Inc. https://www.academysrq.org/en/ The journey to recovery starts here Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:36:09 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Research-based Strategies for Youth https://www.academysrq.org/en/posts/happenings/research-based-strategies-for-youth/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:07:56 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/github/bayfrontmedia/academysrq.org/web/posts/happenings/research-based-strategies-for-youth/ During our recent training at Genesis Club in Worcester, Massachusetts, we learned about cutting-edge research and new strategies to engage youth in the rehabilitation process. Deputy Director of Operations for the Transitions ACR, Kathryn Sabella PhD, (at center in photo) shared her knowledge and expertise with our colleague group.

It is estimated that 6-12% of young adults experience a mental health condition. Mental health concerns can adversely affect high school graduation rates, post-secondary educational pursuits and employment rates. New nationwide efforts aim to support young adults to successfully complete their educational experiences and embark on careers.

The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research is part of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

]]> Action Planning at an International Training Base https://www.academysrq.org/en/posts/happenings/action-planning-at-an-international-training-base/ Wed, 29 May 2019 14:24:02 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/github/bayfrontmedia/academysrq.org/web/posts/happenings/action-planning-at-an-international-training-base/ Can you guess the average age of the people in the photo above? If you guessed early to mid-20’s, then you are correct. Last week was a special week for the Academy in the development of our Young Adult Initiative.

On May 24, the Academy sent a team to Genesis Club, a Clubhouse International Training Center located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Ian Churchill and Idanes Paredes joined colleagues from New York and Michigan, for a weeklong training focusing on strategies to engage young adults in the clubhouse experience.

Under the guidance of Genesis Club, Ian and Idanes developed an action plan that promises to strengthen our outreach and engagement of young adults, ages 18 to 25 years old. Special focus will be placed on developing both educational and career opportunities for members in this age range. We would like to recognize the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation for their support of this initiative.

]]> New Focus: Transition-Age Youth https://www.academysrq.org/en/posts/happenings/new-focus-transition-age-youth/ Wed, 22 May 2019 15:27:14 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/github/bayfrontmedia/academysrq.org/web/posts/happenings/new-focus-transition-age-youth/ On May 1st, we kicked off our new Young Adult Initiative, thanks to the generous support of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. The Academy aims to create a bridge to the future for young adults, ages 18 – 25 years old, who are pursuing mental health recovery. This new initiative will support young adults in their transition from high school to careers and/or post-secondary education.

Thanks to the invitation of Sonia Figaredo-Alberts, Director of Pupil Support Services of Sarasota County, the Academy presented to an audience of 65 attendees at the May meeting of the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Liaisons. Community Liaison, Jeffrey Jean, was joined by Academy member, Chantel Gingerich (pictured above).

Jeff and Chantel presented a video created by our Multimedia Team, discussed eligibility criteria and outlined the referral process. ESE Liaisons were particularly interested in training opportunities for graduating seniors, including future employment opportunities for their students. The Academy will be following up with the ESE Liaisons in the fall, at the start of the next academic year.

]]> School to Work Transitions https://www.academysrq.org/en/posts/happenings/school-to-work-transitions/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/github/bayfrontmedia/academysrq.org/web/?p=910 We were pleased to host a recent visit by Ms. Sonia Figaredo-Alberts, Executive Director of Student Services with Sarasota County Schools. Ms. Figaredo-Alberts is a passionate champion for the educational and career success of Sarasota students. She has created many successful partnerships between Sarasota County Schools and area businesses, human service providers and state agencies.

The Academy is joining Sarasota County Schools as a new partner for transition age youth, providing post-secondary students living with a mental health diagnosis an option to develop work skills and build a future career. We look forward to working closely with Ms. Figaredo-Alberts and her team.

Pictured left to right are William McKeever, Academy Director, Sonia Figaredo-Alberts, Executive Director of Student Services with Sarasota County Schools and Stewie Bitterman, Academy Ambassador.

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