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Allow Teens to get Therapy and Counseling Without Parental Consent

Allow Teens to get Therapy and Counseling Without Parental Consent

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Started by Britney Hernandez 8 years, 3 months ago

Help Spread Awareness for Teens who struggle seeking help for Therapy and Counseling without parental consent. Many parents don't understand why their adolescents might need help. Help Spread Awareness to make a change.

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April 30, 2018

I have been reading through the messages you all are leaving and they confirm exactly why I started this fight. Watching so many young people struggle in silence because they lack access to basic care is heartbreaking. I am currently working on a proposal to present to the board to keep this momentum moving forward.

April 30, 2018

Seeing this momentum grow reminds me how desperately so many kids need a safe space they can access when home life is not an option. Your support proves that people finally understand why a teenager should be able to get professional help on their own terms.

18 Comments

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David Ortiz
8 years ago Featured

mental health isnt a joke. hope this goes somewhere.

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Emily Jimenez
8 years ago Featured

thank you for doing this. i really needed someone to talk to when i was 15 but my mom wouldnt let me go.

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Mike Huang
8 years ago Featured

good luck with this. kids should be able to get help if they are struggling mentally

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Sarah West
8 years ago Featured

my parents told me i was just being dramatic so i never got the help i needed. wish this was a thing years ago

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Anonymous
8 years ago Featured

I was one these students who sought counseling but had parents that only believed in counseling through religion

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Jessica Beck
8 years ago Featured

THIS IS SO REAL. some parents dont get it and it can be dangerous for the teen.

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Grisel
8 years ago

I support you! This is amazing

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Jasmine Reyes
8 years ago

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