History
The Aspiring Youth program has been providing social skills groups, summer programs and other services for children, adolescents and young adults and their families since 2004. We are a nationally accredited program and part of Ryther (linked), a non-profit leader in behavioral health services for over 125 years.
Specialties
In our programs, students develop tools and confidence to navigate the social world. Through consultation with parents, teachers and providers, we help our students generalize these new skills to their social, academic and family life. We also provide coaching, tutoring and young adult transition services that leverage the work done in our groups and summer programs. We create an environment where students can make sustainable friendships. Our master's level facilitators use engaging activities that strengthen self-esteem and group trust. In addition, through weekend 'social nights out' and other events, students connect to friends and build a new social community.