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Mission: Giving people, especially youth, the knowledge and tools they need to make better-informed and more positive life choices. Drug and alcohol prevention programs, life skills training and student mentoring are core services.
Results: "My Mentor listens to me. I can talk about my problems at home and not worry about being judged." - quote from a high school student in the CHC Mentoring Program “I love going to my group. I get to be with other kids who are going through the same things I am.” - quote from a middle school student in the CHC Mentoring Program “I felt really alone and was falling apart, but my School Mentor listened and cared and helped me to open up. And when I did, better things started to happen and I learned there are people I can count on.” - quote from a middle school student in the CHC Mentoring Program
Target demographics: Most of our services are school-focused, but we also provide programming in the community and in the workplace.
Direct beneficiaries per year: We helped more than 30,000 people in 2023-2024.
Programs: The Center for Humanistic Change, Inc. (CHC) was founded in 1979. We believe everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life. Programs are client-centered, tailored to the specific audience, and delivered in a nurturing and respectful environment. Through a highly interactive approach, participants learn, experience and gain critical coping skills. The Center for Humanistic Change is dedicated to the implementation of evidence-based programs and curricula as well as successful programs developed in-house.