Teen and Young Adult Programs

Teen and Young Adult Program

ASPIRE

Hoag provides an innovative, focused answer to the growing need for mental health care for children and adolescents with the After School Program: Intervention and Resiliency Education (ASPIRE). This group-based program is designed for middle and high school students between the ages of 13 and 17 who are experiencing mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. Its goals are to assist adolescents in achieving emotional wellness and reduce the risk of unhealthy behaviors. In an intimate group setting of participants, per Medicare treatment standards, ASPIRE is unique in providing focused care to each person and their needs.

Teen Mental Health Concerns Addressed

Just like physical health, the sooner a mental health or emotional concern is identified and addressed, the better the outcome.

Concerns may include:

• Depression • Anxiety • ADHD • Mood dysregulation • Oppositional defiance • Self-injurious behaviors • Grief and loss • Trauma • OCD

Expanding Care

In fall 2022, ASPIRE launched the Young Adults Mental Health Program for those ages 18 to 26. It aims to provide critical support as teens transition from adolescence to adulthood – one of the most crucial stages of life that can have a lasting impact on an individual’s long-term happiness and well-being. ASPIRE and the Young Adults Mental Health Program create a comprehensive approach to providing mental health support for those between ages 13 and 26.

The team has a vision to expand its resources to those in Irvine and south Orange County by growing its team. By building a partnership with the Irvine Unified School District, Hoag can provide support for the current age cohort, between 13 and 17, and do preventive work for those younger.

Team Expansion: Recruiting additional therapists, outreach coordinators and administrative staff would increase access to Hoag’s services in more areas.

Scholarships: Philanthropy supports family scholarships to ensure those who need ASPIRE can access it.

“The resources we offer through ASPIRE provide teens and their families effective tools and resiliency training to overcome current mental health concerns, navigate future life stressors and thrive.”

– Dr. Sina Safahieh, Program Director, ASPIRE