Wyman Center

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At Wyman, we honor all voices and experiences that make our communities stronger. This Pride Month, join us as we .

⭐ Visit https://hubs.ly/Q04hVsD50 to learn more about Pride Month.
⭐ Explore your area for events to celebrate. If you live in the St. Louis area, consider attending the St. Louis County Library "Exploring St. Louis LGBTQIA History" events in June. Check out their event page for additional events to attend during Pride month.

Event details here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hVsww0

05/30/2026

Please join us in celebrating our newest Wyman Leader graduate! 🎓

In 2024, Sandrea graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communication and a double minor in Management and Marketing. Sandrea is now graduating from Southeast Missouri State with her master’s degree in Higher Education Administration with a certification in Trauma and Resilience.

Sandrea is a Wyman Leaders and Teen Outreach Program alum, and a dedicated volunteer on Wyman’s Alumni Committee.

Sandrea stays engaged because Wyman programs helped prepare her for the accomplishments she has already achieved and continues to pursue. She gained exposure to diverse experiences, learned to step outside her comfort zone, and built lasting relationships – including meeting her best friend, Talijah. As a member of the Alumni Committee, Sandrea’s reconnecting with her peers and encouraging them to re-engage, so the next generation can receive the same support and opportunities she did.

Sandrea is a trailblazer in her family as a first-generation college graduate! Sandrea is most proud of how she advocated and helped others be successful. Along with how she persevered through adversity. Sandrea is proud to graduate debt free. She aims to use both degrees supporting growth and success. We are extremely proud of Sandrea and can't wait to see what she does next. Congratulations Sandrea!

05/29/2026

Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges teens face today and connection is one of the most powerful solutions. 🧡

Many teens are navigating stress, anxiety, and isolation during a critical stage of development. When they have strong, supportive peer relationships, their mental health and overall well-being improve.

That’s why Wyman’s Teen Connection Project (TCP) exists. Through small, interactive group experiences, TCP helps teens:
✔ Build meaningful friendships
✔ Practice communication, trust, and empathy
✔ Feel seen, valued, and supported
✔ Strengthen coping skills and overall well-being

Delivered through 12 engaging lessons, TCP gives teens what every young person deserves: connection, belonging, and hope.

Your support helps make these life-changing experiences possible for teens in schools and communities across the country.

Learn more about Teen Connection Project:
🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q04g7zGv0

05/27/2026

Big news for youth mental health - and for Missouri kids. 💙

The Youth Mental Health Corps is expanding to Missouri and 15 other states this year, bringing new energy and partnerships to support proactive mental health for young people. Through ServMissouri, young people in Missouri will be able to serve as near-peer mental health supporters in their schools and their communities. This means more opportunities to reach young people early before challenges become crises.

We’re excited to see national investment in approaches like this that strengthen youth wellbeing and support Missouri’s young people where they live and learn.

🔗 Read the announcement: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260527225307/en/Youth-Mental-Health-Corps-Expands-To-16-States-In-2026

We've been selected to join — a first-of-its-kind initiative where almost 1,000 young adults have served in schools and communities, building careers in behavioral health while supporting their peers. Proud to bring this work home.

“Missouri is proud to celebrate ServMO joining the Youth Mental Health Corps to help strengthen youth mental health support across our state and build the next generation of behavioral health professionals,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “Expanding access to mental health resources for our young people is critical to ensuring a stronger, healthier future for our state.”

Press Release: https://bit.ly/4v7f1Sy

05/25/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the power of connection.

Meaningful relationships are essential to well-being, and young people deserve to feel supported, seen, and reminded that they are not alone. When we share our stories with teens and with our broader community, we help strengthen that message and foster connection.

As NAMI shares, “Every story shared turns silence into connection, and connection into healing.”

We encourage you to explore NAMI’s Mental Health Awareness Month resources and learn how to get involved in your community:
https://hubs.ly/Q04hmmqj0

To learn more about how Wyman supports youth mental health, visit:
https://hubs.ly/Q04hmbSG0

05/22/2026

Earlier this week we celebrated our , at Beyond the Tassel who just graduated from high school, university and those that are transitioning to alumni status!

We're so proud of all our Wyman Leaders, each and every one of these students has made a lasting impact on Wyman and this impact will follow them wherever life takes them!

Interested in the impact of Wyman Leaders? Discover more here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hz3mr0

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone that joined us for our first Connected Conversations: The Opportunity Cost of Inaction: Investing in Youth Mental Health.

We asked our attendees at the panel "What is one word to describe why you care about teen mental health?" We loved seeing the responses as pictured in this graphic. 🧡

Learn more about how you can support teen mental health here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hwFkX0

05/21/2026

This week, we're excited to be featured on the United Way of Greater St. Louis's The Power of United Impact Podcast! 🎙️

Our President & CEO Allison Williams joined the conversation to share how Wyman's programs are creating real, lasting impact for teens across our community, and why strong, consistent partnerships make that impact possible.

Allison and the United Way's CEO Michelle Tucker talk about what it takes to show up for young people in meaningful ways and how United Way’s ongoing support strengthens not only Wyman’s work, but the social safety net in our region.

We’re grateful to the United Way of Greater St. Louis for the partnership, the platform, and the belief in what’s possible when we invest together in young people.

🎧 Give the episode a listen: https://hubs.ly/Q04hqKHW0 or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube and iHeart!

05/19/2026

12 Months. 12 Ways to Connect with Purpose.

May’s Wyman Connection Game prompt is here and there's still time to complete it before the month ends. 💙

This month, take a moment to tell someone why you’re grateful for them. It could be a young person in your life or anyone who helps you feel supported and connected.

Our lesson in the Teen Connection Project explores how giving and receiving gratitude can strengthen relationships - and during Mental Health Month, it’s a meaningful time to remind someone that they matter.

How are you showing gratitude this month? Share in the comments, on our website, or post your own story and tag us using .

Let’s make 2026 a year of connecting with purpose. https://hubs.ly/Q04fjF6z0

P.S. Don’t forget to complete this month’s prompt before May ends and share your favorite moments with us for a chance to be featured in Wyman’s Good News and on our social media.

05/15/2026

For 128 years, Wyman has helped teens thrive by learning what works and improving along the way!

Our 2024-2025 outcomes show what’s possible when young people are supported at the right moment. Teens in Wyman programs demonstrate strong life and leadership skills; deeper relationships; a sense of belonging with Wyman peers and coaches; overall positive well-being; and improved educational outcomes – including graduating from high school on time and persisting in postsecondary education.

Read our full outcomes here: https://hubs.ly/Q04f-TGj0