Wellness ReSoURCES

This youth-led workshop equips teens with practical tools to recognize warning signs, start supportive conversations, and connect peers to trusted resources. Facilitated by SafeSpace youth leaders, the workshop emphasizes empathy, active listening, and reducing stigma around asking for help—empowering students to be a first line of support for their friends while also caring for their own well-being.

Led by SafeSpace youth and facilitators, this workshop equips teachers, educators, and coaches with practical tools to recognize when a student may be struggling emotionally. Participants learn how to approach students with empathy, open a safe conversation, and connect them with appropriate resources. By reducing stigma and modeling supportive responses, educators become trusted allies in fostering resilience and well-being on campus.

Facilitated by SafeSpace youth and adult allies, this workshop supports parents and caregivers in recognizing early warning signs that their teen may be struggling. Participants learn how to create safe, non-judgmental spaces for open conversations, approach sensitive topics with empathy, and respond in ways that reduce stigma rather than add pressure. The workshop also highlights practical strategies for fostering resilience at home and provides guidance on connecting teens to appropriate resources when needed.

This workshop, led by SafeSpace youth, explores what it means to be a genuine ally to LGBTQ+ peers. Through storytelling and open discussion, participants learn how allyship goes beyond acceptance—it is about actively creating spaces of safety, respect, and belonging. The session highlights how small actions and words can have a big impact, while also offering guidance on how to listen, support without judgment, and stand up against stigma and discrimination.

This workshop helps participants practice the art of truly listening with compassion and understanding. SafeSpace youth guide peers through interactive exercises that emphasize presence, validation, and suspending judgment. Rather than rushing to give advice or fix problems, participants learn how to create space for others to feel seen and heard. By developing these skills, students strengthen trust, deepen connections, and foster a culture of care within their schools and communities.

This workshop provides youth and families with clear, age-appropriate information about involuntary psychiatric holds, commonly referred to as “5150” in California. SafeSpace facilitators break down what a 5150 means, why it may happen, and what rights minors have during the process. Participants learn what to expect if they or someone they know is placed on a hold, including the role of parents and caregivers, the hospital experience, and how to navigate next steps after discharge. By increasing awareness and reducing fear, this workshop empowers youth to better understand their options, advocate for themselves, and feel prepared in moments of crisis.