Youth Services: Latest News https://discover.pbc.gov/youthservices/Lists/Latest News/AllItems.aspx RSS feed for the Latest News list. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:56:21 GMT Microsoft SharePoint Foundation RSS Generator 60 en-US Youth Services: Latest News https://discover.pbc.gov/youthservices/_layouts/15/images/siteIcon.png https://discover.pbc.gov/youthservices/Lists/Latest News/AllItems.aspx Living the 7 Commitments Daily https://discover.pbc.gov/youthservices/Lists/Latest News/NewsDispForm.aspx?ID=154 Post: 6/12/2026
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Byline: Palm Beach County Youth Services Department is a wonderful example of what’s possible when an organization fully commits to trauma-informed care—not just as a program, but as a way of being.
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​Reprinted from the Andrus Sanctuary Institute. ​

​The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department exemplifies the full embrace of trauma-informed care. In 2025, they proudly earned their Sanctuary Certification once again, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to creating a healing environment for clients, families, and employees.

“The Sanctuary® Model of Trauma-Informed Care reminds us to lead with empathy and gives us tools to address issues found in a workplace – whether in a clinical setting or in a conference room.”
— Elisa Cramer, Director, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department

Living the Seven Commitments Daily

What sets Palm Beach County apart is how deeply the Sanctuary Model has been integrated into their organizational culture. During a residential program graduation, something remarkable was observed by the certification reviewers: youth, families, and employees naturally acknowledged one another’s use of the Seven Commitments. It wasn’t rehearsed or forced—it was an organic demonstration of their daily practice and profound understanding of how these shared values create a holistic, healing environment that extends far beyond program completion.

“At the Youth Services Department, the Sanctuary® Model of Trauma-Informed Care impacts everything we do – from therapeutic interventions to finance and contracting interactions to community engagement to personnel matters. We face opportunities every day to apply the Seven Commitments and use the Toolkit. The Sanctuary resources have positively influenced the way we work with clients, with contracted partners and with each other.”

A Healthy Environment for Growth and Change

From the moment visitors walk through their front doors, the impact is evident. The first interaction at reception, the systematic approach to operations, the way teams communicate—Sanctuary principles and understanding of the pillars are visible everywhere. The model has been woven into every fiber of the organization, creating a healthy environment for continuous growth and change that honors their social learning and social responsibility to clients and the community they serve.

Palm Beach County Youth Services Department is a wonderful example of what’s possible when an organization fully commits to trauma-informed care—not just as a program, but as a way of being.

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]]> System Account Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:27:03 GMT https://discover.pbc.gov/youthservices/Lists/Latest News/NewsDispForm.aspx?ID=154 Historic Courthouse and Four Points Office Go Green in Support of Mental Health https://discover.pbc.gov/youthservices/Lists/Latest News/NewsDispForm.aspx?ID=153 Post: 5/18/2026
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Byline: Palm Beach County Commissioner Joel Flores presented a proclamation at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting declaring May as Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month in Palm Beach County.
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​​​By  Online Staff  (Boca Raton Tribune)  - May 18, 2026 

​Palm Beach County Commissioner Joel Flores presented a proclamation at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting declaring May as Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month in Palm Beach County 


Boca Raton, FL – May 18, 2026 – When driving in downtown West Palm Beach or on Military Trail, South of Southern Boulevard at night, you may notice a green glow from the Historic Palm Beach County Courthouse and the County’s Four Points Building. The green lights symbolize mental health awareness.


On May 5, 2026, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed the month of May as Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month in Palm Beach County, featuring green as the national color in support of mental health awareness. In May, events will take place throughout Palm Beach County as part of the “Get Your Green On” (GYGO) Campaign. The Get Your Green On Campaign aims to raise awareness by creating visible support and fostering safe spaces to talk openly about mental health and trauma. 


Thursday, May 21, 2026, is Get Your Green On Day. Take a photo of yourself wearing green and post it to social media with the tags #GYGO2026, #GetYourGreenOn or #GYGO365. 


Mental Health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and everyone experiences times of stress and struggles in their lives. One in four adults and one in five youth ages 13 to 18 experience serious mental illness. Unfortunately, most adults and youth do not receive necessary treatment due to limited knowledge of the need, barriers to care, or simply fear and shame. It is important to acknowledge that mental health is part of overall health and well being, and no one should feel stigmatized for seeking help or treatment. The Get Your Green On Campaign also highlights the myriad of resources at every Palm Beach County resident’s fingertips to support their mental wellness. 


For more information on mental health resources in the area, scan the QR code below, and for more information on events and the Get Your Green On campaign, visit GetYourGreenOn.org.


 Palm Beach County Youth Services Department’s mission is to grow brighter futures by providing quality service, education, and access to resources and opportunities. All services provided by the Youth Services Department are FREE to Palm Beach County residents and further the mission by empowering youth and families to realize their full potential and be the driving force of a thriving community. The Youth Services Department is certified in The Sanctuary® Model of Trauma-Informed Care, which promotes an environment emphasizing the seven commitments of nonviolence, emotional intelligence, social learning, open communication, social responsibility, democracy, and growth and change. For more information about the free supports provided by the Youth Services Department, you may visit the website at: https://pbc.gov/youthservices

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