The Lion Health Initiative (LHI) provides mentoring and recreational activities for youth 5 to 25. Our mentors provide wellness checks and will follow up with the team. We are also onboarding a clinical team to provide in home therapy and behavioral assistance. LHI focuses on youth development, knowledge building, and linking youth to community events to address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Believing community building through individual development is how generational networks are built and maintained.

We work with youth and their support teams to identify strengths in educational, vocational, leisure, and other areas of life to help identify and treat ACEs at the earliest time post trauma exposure.

Benefits of Participating Include:

Resources Available
Participants can request assistance with obtaining vital documents to prepare for future goals such as applying to schools, traveling, and employment searches.

Support Available
Specialized focused mentoring meeting youth at their strengths.

Assisting Youth with Developmental Disabilities
Increasing their independence. Expanding communication and body language awareness to promote a comfortable socialization environment.

Supporting Youth Involved in Delinquency
Addressing community-based trauma and situations which put personal health or wealth at risk of being incapacitated.

Wellness Checks
Taking care of yourself and finding safe spaces. Having productive conversations and planning for the future at the youth’s pace.

Financial Literacy
Defining goals and personalizing your wealth-building journey. Investing in yourself through crypto, stocks, or a new job? Understanding expenses and how to manage your circumstances. Not an investment or investment advice course.

Educational/Vocational Information
Outlining educational/vocational goals. What sector would you like to work in, and why and how will you get there? Set a timeline, find the process, and start it! Find out more about the topics below or ask about how interests and skills can become careers:

• College
• Real Estate
• Tax Preparer
• Online Income
• Fashion
• Entrepreneurship

Examples of Experiential Learning Activities

• Hikes and Bikes
• College Tours
• Sporting events
• Volunteer work
• Provider events
• Job Fairs
• Seminars
• Community Resources
• Community Agencies
• Alternative Educational Programs

Current Active MOU	Circle of Care for Families and Children (Passaic)
Eligibility	Youth is between 5 to 24 years old. Guardian, CMO or financially responsible individual or organization should submit referral form authorizing services.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Art / Writing / Poetry Recreation / Social / Sports Employment / Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Youth Groups Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Anger Management Behavioral Family Conflict & Distress Grief / Loss Mental Health Self-Injury Substance Use Teen Issues Crisis / Safety Bullying Crisis / Safety / Prevention Intellectual and Developmental Needs Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs Support Coordination Transition Planning Medical Health / Wellness / Nutrition
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Mentoring Outreach Services Treatment Settings Detention Center Home Hospital / Clinic In Community School Telehealth
Payment Options	System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Essex County Passaic County Union County

Last Updated: 04/28/23