Celebrating 50+ Years of Service

Hope, Healing & Second Chances for Youth

We help young people and families navigate life's toughest challenges through counseling, restorative justice programs, and educational support. Growing up isn't easy—but no one has to do it alone.

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848+ Youth served in 2024
2,600+ Clinical sessions delivered
97% Teen Court completion rate

How We Help

Every young person deserves support. We offer a range of services designed to meet youth and families where they are.

Mental & Behavioral Health

Professional counseling for individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges.

  • Individual & family therapy
  • Substance use treatment
  • Victim services & support
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Restorative Justice

Giving first-time youth offenders a second chance through Teen Court, workshops, and restorative circles.

  • Teen Court program
  • In-school Teen Court
  • Educational workshops
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Educational Support

Helping students stay in school and on track through our Alternative to Expulsion and REACH programs.

  • Alternative to Expulsion (ATE)
  • R.E.A.C.H. Program
  • Academic support & mentoring
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Sexual Health Services

Specialized therapy for youth and families dealing with sexual abuse, trauma, and related challenges.

  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Support for abuse survivors
  • Gender identity support
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Our Impact

For over 50 years, we've helped thousands of young people and families find hope and build better futures.

50+

Years serving Central Indiana

$300K+

Free services provided annually

288

Youth in Empower YOUth summer program

39%

Latino families served through La Plaza

A mother and daughter sharing a warm moment, representing family healing through counseling
Mom and Dad are a team now. There's laughter in our home again.

Before counseling, our 8-year-old son's anger controlled our home. Every tantrum ruined the entire day. Reaching out to Reach For Youth felt overwhelming, but the moment we made the call, a weight lifted. We were finally not alone.

With Emily's guidance, his tantrums are shorter and less severe. Instead of hours of chaos, he is generally calm within 15 minutes. Our days no longer revolve around explosive emotions.

Jordan's Mom — Mental Health Services

Stories of Transformation

Real stories from real families. Names changed to protect privacy.

Teen Court Young man representing Roger's transformation through Teen Court

Roger

Offender → Volunteer Advocate

I want to give my peers the same opportunities I had.

Teen Court Teen girl representing Courtney's academic turnaround

Courtney

Fs → Bs, Perfect Attendance

The peer accountability made all the difference.

Future Track Young woman representing Carly's journey to college prep

Carly

Truancy → College Prep, Nursing Goal

She has an excitement about her future I've never seen.

Teen Court Teen representing Marcus's transformation through Teen Court

Marcus

Arrested → Sign Language Interpreter Goal

We now have the tools to handle any situation.

Family Counseling Young man representing Frank's journey through family counseling

Frank

Marijuana, Truancy → Drug-Free, Communicating

I'm glad I don't do that anymore.

ATE Program Young man representing Mark's success in the ATE Program

Mark

Failing → No Failing Grades, Clean Drug Screens

The school partnership model works.

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Voices of Hope

What students, parents, and community partners say about our programs.

R.E.A.C.H. teaches you life lessons that school should be teaching us about how to succeed.

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Amari, 18
R.E.A.C.H. Student

The biggest benefit is Self Efficacy... it allows me to believe in my own ability to control my emotions.

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Briaunna, 18
R.E.A.C.H. Student

Andrea's whole thought process has changed. She now looks forward to her future versus the here and now.

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Candace
R.E.A.C.H. Parent

There's laughter in our home again. Mom and Dad are a team now.

J
Jordan's Mom
Mental Health Services

We now have the tools to handle any situation that comes our way.

M
Marcus's Mom
Teen Court Family

Attention is the new currency. RFY gives kids the attention they deserve.

K
Kareem Hines
Community Partner

Help a Young Person Find Their Way

Your donation directly funds counseling sessions, educational programs, and second chances for youth in Central Indiana.

$25 1 counseling resource kit
$75 1 therapy session
$150 1 month of support
$500 Full program enrollment
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Our Funders & Partners

We are grateful for the organizations that make our work possible.

Foundation Partners

Lilly Endowment
The Indianapolis Foundation
Indianapolis Bar Foundation
Glick Philanthropies
Herbert Simon Family Foundation
Arthur Dean Family Foundation

Government & Community

City of Indianapolis
United Way of Central Indiana
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
Marion County Prosecutor's Office

Corporate Sponsors

Franciscan Health
Eli Lilly and Company
PNC Bank
Lucas Oil
National Bank of Indianapolis