Merced’s Momentum into a Safe Place

June 29, 2020 / By Efrain Gutierrez
Tags: #health4all, healthcare, LGBTQ, lgbtq youth, merced, merced county, PRIDE, PRIDE MONTH, pride. lgbtq+, spotlight

Merced, Calif.-  Pride month is upon us, a month of celebration for one’s self-expression for the LGBTQ+ community.

Students feel misled by school board about graduation cap decorations

May 30, 2019 / By Jen Ramos
Tags: BHC Merced, central valley, education, merced, students, youth

  Students from multiple Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) schools gathered at Merced High School on May 8 to address the school board regarding decorating graduation caps, frustrated with a lack of policy that was inclusive of all students.

Youth advocates hope for sports program vouchers in Merced

April 3, 2019 / By Jen Ramos
Tags: merced, merced parks and community services, merced sports, rise and lift, south merced, sports, youth leadership institute, youth sports

Members of Rise and Lift advocate for a sports voucher program so that youth from low income families could access sports in Merced.

Believing in Myself

February 7, 2019 / By Karina Vivas
Tags: central valley, community, mental health, merced, youth

Friendships have the potential to impact our wellness positively or negatively. How do you cope when a companion is no longer a part of your life? 

Let’s talk about anxiety

August 9, 2018 / By Aaliyah Jensen
Tags: education, health, mental health, merced, merced county, safety, youth

    I have anxiety. I’m a 16 year old introvert who over the last year has figured out that she has anxiety.