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Montgomery Co. program provides teens a way to lead on mental health issues
Montgomery County's BTheOne Ambassador Program trains over 700 teens in mental health initiatives and overdose response since 2022, with participants completing over 2,000 service hours on projects like health kits and community peace promotion. Teens address pandemic-related mental health challenges, advocate for reduced screen time, and highlight the importance of peer and parental support in fostering well-being.
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