The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with Maryland-based technology firm WellCheck to launch the St Mary’s County Mentoring Exchange. The digital platform provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to explore youth mentoring programs and events in the St. Mary’s County community, and connects local youth mentoring programs with resources to support their work. Community service providers can also use the platform to refer their clients to youth development opportunities in the county.
"Positive, healthy relationships with adult mentors can change a young person's life in an extraordinary way. Youth mentoring promotes life skills, academic success, a sense of belonging, and long-term health and wellness,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “We are thankful for our partners at WellCheck who have leveraged technology to support the development and well-being of St. Mary’s County
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with Maryland-based technology firm WellCheck to launch the St Mary’s County Mentoring Exchange. The digital platform provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to explore youth mentoring programs and events in the St. Mary’s County community, and connects local youth mentoring programs with resources to support their work. Community service providers can also use the platform to refer their clients to youth development opportunities in the county.
"Positive, healthy relationships with adult mentors can change a young person's life in an extraordinary way. Youth mentoring promotes life skills, academic success, a sense of belonging, and long-term health and wellness,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “We are thankful for our partners at WellCheck who have leveraged technology to support the development and well-being of St. Mary’s County