FREE • Teens 13–18 • Wednesdays • noon–3 p.m. (drop in anytime) • From July 1- August 5 • Franklin, MA 

Teens: discover your new summer hangout!  

SAFE’s Adolescent Wellness Center is a welcoming, low-key space to hang out, meet new people, express yourself, and grow, and our summer drop-in hours are a great chance to check it out for yourself. Each week will include activities designed around different themes to build emotional wellness, career readiness, and essential life skills—all catered to the interests and needs of the guests. Summer can be difficult for many young people who lose the structure and community provided by school. These drop-in sessions provide a safe, healthy space for teens to just be this summer. 

Themes 

Week 1 (July 1): Minding your Mind – Learn and try mental wellness and mindfulness exercises 

Week 2 (July 8): The Dopamine Effect – Quick highs versus real ones: learn how substances, and even media, affect the brain and body and explore healthy alternatives 

Week 3 (July 15): Affirming your Worth – Explore how positive self-talk improves wellbeing and practice esteem-building activities 

Week 4 (July 22): Future Fields – Hear from professionals from different careers and backgrounds 

Week 5 (July 29): Paint your Picture – Discuss and try out different forms of creative expression 

Week 6 (August 5): Adulting Essentials – Cover skills like creating a resume, interviewing for your dream job, managing finances, and more