Youth Wellness & Resilience

Supporting Youth Wellness, Empowering Communities

Building Wellness through Resilience, One Youth at a Time

The Youth Wellness and Resilience (YWR) Program is a culturally responsive initiative by the Colorado African Innovation & Cultural Center (CAICC). Designed for African American, African immigrant, and refugee youth ages 8–26, this program tackles mental health challenges, trauma, and substance misuse by meeting youth where they are—with care that reflects their lived experiences.

At CAICC, we believe it takes a village to heal and grow. That’s why the YWR Program offers therapeutic support, psychoeducation, and community engagement—all rooted in culture, compassion, and connection.

The Youth Wellness & Resilience Program

The CAICC Youth Wellness & Resilience Program provides culturally competent care and holistic support to help young people build resilience and thrive. With access to FREE therapy sessions from culturally matched providers, family resilience workshops, and supportive peer-led groups, the program nurtures both individual healing and family strength

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What Do We Provide under the Youth Wellness Program?

Culturally Competent Care:
FREE Therapy with culturally matched providers—minimum of six subsidized sessions
Family Resilience Workshops:
Quarterly sessions, support groups, and free family therapy
Community Outreach Campaigns:
School, neighborhood, and faith-based events to reduce stigma
Psychoeducation:
Four annual workshops on trauma, emotion regulation, and coping strategies
Resource Navigation:
Help with employment, education, housing, and financial assistance
Peer & Alumni Support:
Led by professionals and program graduates to ensure long-term recovery and encouragement

Meet Kimberly Muhlenbruch

Kimberly partners with CAICC through SOBT Therapy to expand trauma-informed and culturally grounded mental health support for youth across Denver County.

Her work strengthens the Youth Resilience and Leadership Wellness Framework, helping BIPOC youth and families grow through reflection, mentorship, and wellness.

In Action — Learning, building, creating... A visual story of growth, creativity, and connection. Our Media gallery is more than photos — it’s a celebration of possibility.

Gallery of Moments - YW&R Program

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Program Impact Metrics

Our impact goes beyond statistics. It’s more about the lives we touch and the communities we strengthen. Each number represents a story of growth, resilience, and opportunity created through our programs

Youth Served

35+

Program Attendees

60+

Youth Reffered to Services

23+

Total Media Reach

120K+

Words on the marble, from the words of our Youth Wellness Program Participants

Reviews From Previous Cohort Participants

The free therapy gave me a safe space to open up about things I usually keep inside. It helped me feel stronger, and my family noticed how much more confident I’ve become

Daniel

Talking to a therapist who understands my background made me feel seen for the first time. The sessions helped me deal with stress and taught me better ways to handle my emotions

Rebecca