About this service
Marin Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) offers Transition-Aged Youth programs as part of its prevention and early intervention efforts to support the behavioral health, wellness, and successful development of young people moving from adolescence into adulthood. These programs focus on outreach, engagement, connection to resources, and support during a life stage that often includes major changes in education, work, relationships, housing, and independence.
Transition-Aged Youth programming helps promote resilience, reduce stigma, encourage early help seeking, and strengthen access to behavioral health information and supportive services.
Who this service is for
This information is for:
- Transition-aged youth in Marin County seeking behavioral health support, connection, or wellness resources
- Young adults navigating major life transitions and increasing independence
- Families, caregivers, educators, and community members supporting transition-aged youth
- Providers, schools, and community organizations working with youth and young adults
- Anyone interested in prevention and early intervention programs focused on youth and young adult well-being
Details
About the program
Transition-Aged Youth programs support prevention and early intervention work tailored to the needs of young people during the transition to adulthood. These efforts help connect youth and young adults to behavioral health information, supportive relationships, and community-based resources that can strengthen wellness and reduce the impact of emerging challenges.
Program goals
- Promote behavioral health awareness and wellness among transition-aged youth
- Support early identification of concerns and timely connection to help
- Reduce stigma related to behavioral health and substance use challenges
- Strengthen resilience, self-advocacy, and community connection
- Support positive development during transitions related to school, work, housing, and adulthood
Why this matters
Transition-aged youth may face increased stress and vulnerability as they move through important developmental and life changes. Prevention-oriented support can help young people build coping skills, feel more connected, and access help early before concerns become more serious.
Role in prevention and early intervention
These programs are part of Marin BHRS prevention programming and align with broader Behavioral Health Services Act prevention and early intervention goals. They contribute to a stronger continuum of youth and young adult wellness support through outreach, education, engagement, and connection to resources.
Related resources
Related prevention resources may include community training and education, peer support programs, recovery storytelling, early childhood and family-focused prevention efforts, and other Behavioral Health Services Act prevention and early intervention materials.