SEWI is a wonderful organization! They have been serving the Los Angeles Counties for the past 10 years and I recently learned that they have taken their services beyond LA to other counties, states and even countries! Mental health needs are on the rise especially among our youth so it is very comforting to know that SEWI is out there providing the services to help our youth get through these tough times.
We love SEWI!!! The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii partners with SEWI to support youth with social emotional wellness learning. SEWI aims to meet the needs of our youth and tailor programs to support the cultural differences present in Hawaii. SEWI also helps to ensure our staff are taking care of themselves and provides trainings to help with youth development.
Before becoming a professional in the field, I was lucky enough to be a SEWI intern. The best thing about SEWI is that they treat their interns just a well as they treat those they serve. SEWI cares about the whole person, which heals and empowers individuals to be able to live their best lives. SEWI also prioritizes wellness, thereby providing a strong foundation for youth, students, employees, and others to be successful, happy, and healthy human beings.
SEWI has transformed countless lives, including my own. SEWI taught me more than just skills and techniques; they taught me valuable lessons of self-worth, what it looks like and feels like in a healthy workplace, and the power of sharing social and emotional knowledge with others to foster hope and resilience.
SEWI is doing the work that is so needed at this time. In LA there are so many worthy non profits where I could volunteer my time but SEWI has stood out above the rest for me due to the the capacity and reach of their small yet mighty team. I have been a proud volunteer of SEWI's for years and will continue to do so because I'm certain that my time is well served at this great non profit.
SEWI truly fulfills a need that is sorely underserved in our communities. Mental health of our youth is an incredible challenge and finding reliable services, being able to meet youth where they are at (school, or after school programs and workshops) and providing these services free of charge are key to the core mission of SEWI. I'm proud to be able to assist where I can and make a contribution to support mental health in my community.
Having worked with youth, I know how important it is to be responsive when a youth asks for help. SEWI gives that response; they are on site, available, compassionate and work with youth free of charge. Their programs are tailored to each individual's or organization's needs and requests, providing personalized and thoughtful care. Staff members are dedicated to to giving their best, seeing the best in others and providing the support to help them fulfill their potential.