Youth Programs in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

Youth Emotional Skills [Y.E.S]

Healthy Visions' is deeply committed to transforming educational outcomes through developing the emotional well-being of youth in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
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Healthy Visions’ Y.E.S. Program helps middle and high school students in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky build the emotional skills they need to succeed in school and in life, while giving schools a trusted, data-informed SEL partner

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Why Bring Y.E.S. To Your School?

Student behavior, stress, and conflict are taking a real toll on classrooms—and on learning. The Y.E.S. Program is a school-day, cohort-based social-emotional learning experience that gives students concrete tools for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy coping so they can re-engage, learn, and thrive.​

  • Designed specifically for middle and high school youth in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.​

  • Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice that meets the needs of students impacted by adversity, poverty, and systemic disadvantage.​

  • Hosted on campus during the school day, minimizing barriers to participation and supporting a positive school climate.

What Students Experience

Over 16 weeks, students participate in a structured, engaging series of lessons and relationship-building experiences that help them understand themselves, manage emotions, and make healthy choices.​

  • 12-week Mind Matters curriculum focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, resilience, and healing from adversity.​

  • 4 supplemental lessons on goal setting and planning, social media use, self-esteem, and suicide prevention, all tailored to real issues students face daily.​

  • 16 total hours of classroom learning plus ongoing rapport-building through lunch, recess, events, and academic check-ins with facilitators.

 

Our Impact in 2025

40

School Partners

101

Assembly Programs

5613

Youth Served in 5-Day Programs

8046

Total Youth Served

Student voices say it best:

  • “I actually really learned something to help me with my emotions when dealing with people.”

  • “Healthy Visions made me think about my decisions when I get emotional.”

  • “Healthy Visions’ facilitators know how to connect with me.”

Why Educators Trust Y.E.S.

Schools partner with Healthy Visions because the program integrates smoothly into the school day and measurably improves student behavior, relationships, and readiness to learn.​

  • Cohort model (classroom or small groups of about 10–20 students) that fits your schedule and population needs.​

  • Facilitators immerse in your school culture—present for most of the day, visible at lunch or recess, and available to model skills and problem-solve with students in real time.​

  • School liaison support for logistics, plus a turnkey program cost that covers facilitation, curriculum, supplies, and weekly caregiver videos—no hidden extras.

 

Administrator feedback:

  • “The facilitators immersed themselves in the school and participated in lunch and/or recess greatly reducing the number of negative student incidents.”

  • “Our students can relate to them on the topics our students deal with every day. They are good with the students.”

 

Invite Y.E.S. to your school:

Use the form below to request more information or schedule a conversation with our team.

Proven Outcomes That Matter

The Y.E.S. Program is built on evidence-based curriculum and aligned with research on SEL, mental health, and protective factors for youth.​

  • 100% of surveyed students said the program positively impacted their life, helped them understand the difference between a thought and a feeling, supported their future goals, and that they would attend again.​

  • 69% reported improved relationships with peers and others; 77% reported better control of their emotions; 92.3% felt more capable of making healthy decisions in relationships and would recommend Healthy Visions to friends.​

  • Research on school-based SEL programs shows reductions in depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors, along with improvements in academic outcomes and overall well-being

Healthy Visions also tracks local impact through pre/post surveys, teacher feedback, and student focus groups, and provides an outcomes report back to your school so you can see the difference.

Bridge School, Home, And Hope

Y.E.S. is designed as a whole-child, whole-community model that strengthens communication and support around each student.​

  • Weekly short video recaps for caregivers reinforce lesson concepts at home and make it easier to start healthy conversations.​

  • Culturally responsive, trauma-informed facilitators and coordinators ensure content feels relevant, safe, and affirming for diverse student populations.​

  • Skills in self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy coping help reduce long-term risks such as depression, substance use, and suicide and build lasting resilience.

Ready To Learn More?

Use the form on this page to:

  • Request full program details and sample schedules.

  • Explore partnership options for your middle or high school.

  • Ask about implementation timelines, pricing, and data reporting.

A Healthy Visions team member will follow up to learn about your school’s needs and help you determine if the Y.E.S. Program is the right fit for your students

Invite Y.E.S. to your school:

Use the form below to request more information or schedule a conversation with our team.