PAWell is a free, confidential online resource offered in partnership with Strong365, Northwell Health, and HeadsUp
Connect with our youth mental health specialists
When a loved one is struggling, it can be hard to know where to turn. PAWell’s counselor and peer support team is here to listen to your concerns and map out your next steps.
Connect with our specialists via text, or send us your questions for follow-up.
How PAWell works
PAWell offers free, confidential online mental health support to teens, young adults, and their families in Pennsylvania. Follow the steps below to get started.
Wellness tips and tools for parents & caregivers
Visit the FAQ to learn more about mental health and access tips and tools for parents and caregivers.
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Our stories are proof that you are not alone, and that with the right support, it gets better
"As a mom of teens, I know how frustrating it can be to know what kind of support your child needs.
We created PAWell to offer free, on-demand mental health resources & support for parents of young people who need it in Pennsylvania."
- Chantel, Co-founder, Strong365 Lab
"With my own lived experience as well as my professional background in social work, I am familiar with both the receiving and providing ends of treatment. So, I value the importance of supporting others through shared experiences & aim to ensure you feel heard and be seen.
- Kim, Peer Specialist, PAWell
"When my daughter was going through it, we didn't know what to do. Looking back, we wish we knew what resources were available to help support us. We might have avoided some of the struggles our family has faced by getting her help as soon as we noticed something changing."
- Edith on her experience as a parent seeking support
"Asking for help & getting the support I needed started my turnaround when I faced my own mental health challenges. As a peer mentor, I want to help others get through the tough parts, overcome fears & build resilience, so they can live the life they want."
- Danny, Peer Specialist, PAWell
"When I was 19, I became overwhelmed with stress and was failing my classes. With the encouragement of my friends & family, I saw a doctor. Thanks to the treatment I received, I was able to continue school & today I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner, helping young people get the support they need."
- Carlos on his experiences as a college student
"As a mom of teens, I know how frustrating it can be to know what kind of support your child needs.
We created PAWell to offer free, on-demand mental health resources & support for parents of young people who need it in Pennsylvania."
- Chantel, Co-founder, Strong365 Lab
"With my own lived experience as well as my professional background in social work, I am familiar with both the receiving and providing ends of treatment. So, I value the importance of supporting others through shared experiences & aim to ensure you feel heard and be seen.
- Kim, Peer Specialist, PAWell
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We’re on a mission for mental health
Strong365 has partnered with Northwell Health and HeadsUp to offer teens & young adults across Pennsylvania a better way to access mental health support.
We are proud to offer our services at no cost due to the generous support of a nonprofit grant.
