Improving the Wellness of All Youth 2 (IWAY2) Project
Our Mission
To provide culturally sensitive mental health and wellness support programs, services, and resources to all youth in Alameda County, as well as to empower youths to challenge the mental health stigma in their communities.
Improving the Wellness of All Youth 2 (IWAY2)
IWAY2 is a collaboration between the Public Health Institute (PHI) and MARU Center (MARU). We aim to provide and increase access to effective trauma-informed care and prevention services to Youth in Alameda County.
We provide individual counseling services and youth empowerment programs designed to support the emotional well-being and growth of youth across Alameda County.
Learn More About Us Below!
Kimberly Wong is one of our IWAY alumni. Check out her beautiful video about how IWAY made a positive impact on her mental health!
“I found how helpful it is to be concerned about my own mental health throughout school, as it wasn't something that i thought about before, and this program helped me understand the importance of it.”
— Former IWAY2 Youth
Mind In Bloom
Check out our interns latest work, the “Mind in Bloom” Magazine featuring AAPI youth voices navigating mental health stigma, cross-cultural identity, and immigration stories.
( Please click the button above for access to resource links, calendar events, and translated versions of the stories)
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