bridge builders program
young people are struggling.
they’re trying to succeed in school or at work, but things like peer pressure, unhealthy relationships, identity questions, sexual health, and stress are getting in the way.
organizations want to support young people but need help.
89% of youth-serving organizations say they don’t have the resources to train staff to provide the support young people need.
we’ve got you
through our bridge builders program, we offer:
capacity building
skill building for better outcomes
Core-skill development to help staff build safe space and improve program outcomes
Over 15 on demand “micro-courses”
Available to all staff, interns, and volunteers
New courses added monthly
Certificate generation and evaluation data
personalized support
ongoing, in-depth help
Monthly drop in office hours for all staff, interns, and volunteers
Post-course implementation support
Technical Assistance and referrals for youth issues
Leadership huddle and customized implementation plan
curated resources
for staff and young people
OkaySo’s free app available confidentially, to answer young people’s questions about relationships, identity, stress, sexual health, and more
Updated resources relevant to youth worker needs
Live trainings available as needed
current trainings
Navigating youth emotions
Active listening
How to stay centered in a crisis
Trauma and the brain
The trauma informed organization
Adolescent brain development
Creating spaces where young people can thrive
How to recognize an unhealthy relationship
How to support someone in an unhealthy relationship
Sexuality 101
Creating safe spaces for non-straight people
Gender 101
Creating safe spaces for trans and gender nonconforming people
Supporting LGBTQ+ youth
Talking to young people about consent
Setting healthy boundaries with youth
New trainings added every 1-2 months!
what our partners say
“OkaySo’s Bridge Builders program has thoughtful and insightful content that provides engaging and
educational opportunities for our employees. We’ve gotten nothing but positive feedback!”
“I love how interactive the Bridge Builders trainings are and how they really walk us through reflecting
about our interactions.”
“Bridge Builders trainings are realistic to real life scenarios. They’re focused and really easy to apply to my work.”
interested in becoming a partner?
Partnership prices are customized for every partner with the goal of being accessible for any sized organization, starting at $3,000/year. Scroll down to “get in touch” and send us an inquiry!
we are funded by
We are grateful to the funding partners who help make our work possible.
