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Staff Insights: Suicide Risk Factors
Suicide among teens within the United States were at a record high level in 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control. There are many hypotheses for why this is, some of which I've discussed in earlier essays, but in honor of National Suicide Prevention week...
Staff Insights: Be Kind
Suicide prevention week is the week of September 6th this year, and what a year (or two) it has been. Mental health issues are more prevalent due to the pandemic. But one positive outcome from it is, now more than ever before, it is talked about and people feel like...
Comfy, Cozy, Bright & Dark: A Space Precisely for You
Can you imagine this group of adjectives? A place like this exists. At least I think it does. At The Teen Action & Support Center, different is honestly just better. When we finally got word that a new location dedicated to you in Benton County could be opened, we...
what we do
Our priority at TASC throughout all of our programs and community partnerships is to enrich and empower the whole teen. From creative thinking to life skills to mental health, teens can find something that resonates with them.
community connection
connecting teens to the community
mental health services
low to no cost counseling services
life skills & new experiences
connecting teens to mentorship, learning, fun experiences, and support services
physical resources
connecting teens and young parents to resources to remove barriers
after school activities
giving teens a safe place with creative and fun activites for enrichment
our impact in 2020
2020 was a year filled with unprecedented hardships and new experiences that nobody knew how to properly navigate. During this time, TASC was still open and continuously being creative in ways to help teens manage through the pandemic.
hours of individual counseling in 2020 through Restore
art packs were distributed through our Arts & Culture Programming
teens were in need of life skills mentorship and clothing & housing resources through Thrive
babies were provided with physical resources through First Steps
hours of community service projects were completed
Volunteers & Contributors
our partners & sponsors
- Arvest Bank
- Campbell’s
- Cardinals Care/St. Louis Cardinals
- Jones Trust
- Pharmavite
- Sunderland Foundation
- United Way
- Indoff Interiors
- Tracy Hillis
our mission
to empower teens to take action in their own lives and communities.
we believe
Young people are strong, intelligent, and talented in unique and powerful ways.
Young people can and do make valuable contributions to their communities and schools.
Young people have the ability to take control of their future.
our vision
TASC is a safe and inviting environment where youth, parents, community members and staff work together to provide support and opportunity for teens and their families.
We ENCOURAGE teens to reach their full potential through practical learning experiences.
We EMPOWER teens to take control of their futures through counseling and mentoring.
We CONNECT teens to their communities through resources and service opportunities.
We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.
get involved with
TASC
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- TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH RESTORE, CALL OUR OFFICE!
- Call our office at 479-636-TASC (8272).
- Get connected online!
- Already connected? Check out the calendar for in-person events and RSVP through the link.
- You can refer a teen online too.