Youth.gov Resources

These are challenging times for all, but especially for young people, and the effects of the pandemic and social distancing on the mental health of youth — particularly opportunity youth — can be overwhelming. Now more than ever, it is important to help youth and young adults stay connected with their communities. The Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (IWGYP) has curated and is continuously updating resources on how to handle the collective trauma, talk about stress, and take charge of mental health in this moment: engage.youth.gov/coronavirus — resources for youth youth.gov/coronavirus — resources for youth-serving organizations and other caring adults The IWGYP is also collecting ideas from the field about keeping youth connected during this time. Share what your organization is doing to connect with youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.