Crisis Hotlines & Support Services
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BBYO has curated a go-to list of mental health and wellness support contact information, which you can find here.
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Commitment to Safety & Security
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BBYO has implemented detailed policies intended to keep teens mentally, emotionally, and physically safe. Read our commitment to safety and security here.
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BBYO Community Agreements
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The expectations and values that all BBYO participants should abide by to create a positive environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all.
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BBYO Code of Conduct
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Designed with the health and safety of teens, staff, advisors and guests in mind, BBYO participants are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct guidelines and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects Jewish & BBYO values.
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Safety, Wellness & Inclusion Initiatives Timeline
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Learn more about the actions BBYO has taken to date, and will continue to focus on, as part of our ongoing and vigilant commitment to teen wellness in all its forms.
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Teen Mental Health First Aid
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BBYO will be engaging teens as Peer Advocates in this new in-person training program designed to equip teens with the knowledge and skills to foster their own wellness, support their peers, and deepen their learning.
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Wellness Shabbat Ritual Guide
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Check out this compilation of beautiful Shabbat rituals and prayers with a mental health focus—from the time we welcome Shabbat on Friday evening through Havdalah on Saturday night.
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BBYO Mental Health Resources
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Visit our content hub for resources and content curated by teens, including interactive icebreakers, program guides, how-to guides, and general wellness information.
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Additional Mental Health Resources
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Check out some of our favorite articles, websites, and organizations that focus on mental health and wellness!
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Wellness Corner
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Interested in the latest on adolescent health and wellness trends? Visit the Wellness Corner in BBYO's Parent Pulse, our bi-monthly newsletter for member parents.
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Teen Inclusion Committee
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Learn how the teen Inclusion Committee, part of BBYO's International Leadership Network, works to broaden inclusivity support throughout the Movement.
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BBYO Wellness and Inclusion Advisory Council
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Learn more about the Advisory Council's work and the community leaders who help empower our Movement to comprehensively support adolescent health and wellness.
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Article: From Rural Living to Capitol Hill
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Read this insightful first-hand account from BBYO member, Ivy Seligman, on Jewish Disability Advocacy Day, where teens meet with lawmakers to advance legislation on issues impacting Jews with differing abilities.
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Article: Dismantling Gender Inequality
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Read this article about how supporting and empowering young men as allies helps dismantle gender inequality in the Jewish community.
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Building Inclusive Programs
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Use this comprehensive resource and checklist to think about how you can create programs in BBYO that are accessible and welcoming to all teens.
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