High School Students Praise Elev8’s Influence
Elev8 Chicago has begun interviewing graduates to explore how their Elev8 experiences in middle school have impacted their high school careers. Meet Vanessa Perez, who says that Elev8 taught her to try new things- "You never know what you're missing"; Brianna Reed, who credits Elev8 with helping her develop "leadership qualities"; and Richlyn Whittaker, who grew into "a peacemaker... and national youth advocate," with Elev8's support.
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Adolescents with access to school-based health care were 10 times more likely to make a mental health or substance abuse visit than those who were enrolled in a managed care system (HMO) but lacked a school-based facility.
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