STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH and Building Resilience

in La Porte County’s Youth

Mental health is about how people think, feel, and act. It affects how people handle stress and anxiety, enjoy life, relate to one another, and make decisions. Sometimes what's going on in our lives affects our mental health and sometimes our brain biology affects our mental health. Good mental health is just as important as good physical health.

Mental illnesses, just like physical illnesses, are medical conditions that are real and treatable. When your mental health isn’t good, it is important to share your feelings with someone who can get you the right help.

Your Mental Health is Just as Important as Your Physical Health

United Way of La Porte County is proud to partner with local organizations to bring life saving mental health services to our community’s youth and the people who love them.

If a child or teen in your life needs help, please

Youth Mental Health Resources to download and share

For immediate help and access to essential community resources, dial 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 or visit in211.communityos.org to connect to local resources in La Porte County.

2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that connects you to a community resource specialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

La Porte County

Youth Mental Health Needs Assessment

United Way of La Porte County conducted a Youth Mental Health Community Needs Assessment in 2024 to describe the scope of youth mental health issues across the community, as well as to identify best practices to address youth and community mental health needs. The report features an array of data on behavioral health resources and needs in La Porte County, with a focus on short-term and long-term solutions.

with special thanks

Funding for this project was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), at the request of Congressman Frank J. Mrvan as part of Congress's Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations process. Without the dedication and support of Congressman Mrvan, this report would not have been possible.

We are deeply grateful to all who participated in developing this report.

UNITED IS THE WAY in La Porte County.

We are United for Impact in La Porte County

Improving access to nutritious food and quality education helps people overcome barriers to good health. 

We help children get off to a good start and empower youth to reach their full potential. 

We help hardworking families make ends meet and connect them with opportunities to achieve a more secure financial future. 

Resilient communities are ready for any challenge — we work with our neighbors to help all residents prosper.