Youth Mental Health Programs
IPS supports youth mental health by expanding access to culturally responsive care, safe spaces, and meaningful experiences that build connection and resilience.
(en)Visionary Minds
IPS’ (en)Visionary Minds program addresses the urgent mental health crisis facing Latine youth ages 10-25 in San Diego County’s Border Region. Between 2011 and 2019, the county experienced a 1,746% increase in youth behavioral health emergency room visits, underscoring the need for culturally responsive, accessible mental health support.
Meet ME Outdoors
IPS’ Meet ME Outdoors program expands access to outdoor recreation and cultural experiences for youth and families in the Mountain Empire region of East County San Diego. Built on the foundation of IPS’ Youth Community Access work, the program removes barriers that have historically limited rural communities’ access to parks, public lands, and cultural spaces.
Youth Leadership Programs
IPS builds youth leadership by equipping young people to lead, advocate, and drive change in their communities through hands-on learning and real-world civic engagement.
Elevate Youth California
IPS’ Youth in Action (YIA) program empowers young people ages 12-26 in San Diego County’s Border Region to become leaders, advocates, and change agents addressing substance use prevention through social justice and civic engagement.
Clean Coast Collaborative
The Clean Coast Collaborative (CCC) engages youth in San Diego’s South Bay to be vocal advocates of the region’s southernmost and border-adjacent coastal region, particularly Imperial Beach, as it experiences a health crisis stemming from water pollution.
(en)Visionary Minds
IPS’ (en)Visionary Minds program addresses the urgent mental health crisis facing Latine youth ages 10-25 in San Diego County’s Border Region. Between 2011 and 2019, the county experienced a 1,746% increase in youth behavioral health emergency room visits, underscoring the need for culturally responsive, accessible mental health support.
South Bay Youth 4 Change (SBY4C)
South Bay Youth 4 Change (SBY4C) was founded in 2007 by four students dedicated to making a positive impact in their community. The “4” in the organization’s name honors these founding members and their vision for youth-led change.
Visionary Leaders in Action (VLA)
Visionary Leaders in Action (VLA) is a youth-led substance use prevention coalition based on the Westside of Los Angeles, California, empowering students ages 14–18 to become changemakers in their schools and communities. VLA’s primary mission is to educate, engage, and equip youth with the skills and confidence to address issues impacting their peers, particularly those related to substance use, mental health, and community wellness.
