Youth Mentoring services are community based and aim to provide a safe, stable, and predictable relationship with a trusted adult. The program offers mentoring services to youth of all ages in ODHS custody who may be at risk of placement instability due to difficult or challenging behaviors. Mentors will offer direct coaching, skills training, and experiences in the community to practice, observe, and teach pro-social skills. Mentoring services seek to improve a youth’s awareness of their emotional state and increase self-regulation skills. These services are youth driven, empowering them to identify goals and opportunities for personal development.
We currently provide services in Columbia, Clatsop, Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton, Lane, Umatilla and Morrow counties. ODHS Caseworkers are able to submit a referral directly to Clarvida.