Alive Centers for teens are one-of-a-kind, award-winning, peer-to-peer, evidence-informed teen centers in Illinois that deeply impact teen participants. Through after-school and over-the-summer drop-in hours, Alive Center offers free youth programming designed to support mental well-being, empower teens, develop a sense of belonging, foster physical health, and inspire teens personally to learn, grow, and thrive.

The Alive Center is teen-led and teen-driven

Alive’s Teen Initiative Programs are teen-led, teen-driven opportunities that empower young people to create, lead, and participate in programs that matter most to them. Guided by trained adult mentors, teens design initiatives that support mental well-being, foster belonging, encourage healthy lifestyles, and promote leadership sk

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