You don't have to go through it alone.
TeenShare is a welcoming place for middle- and high-school-aged teens to talk about what they think, feel, and experience — big things, small things, or simply how their day is going.
What is TeenShare?
Sometimes it can feel like there is no right time or place to talk about what we are really thinking, feeling, or going through. TeenShare exists to provide that time and that place — a supportive group where teens can speak openly, listen to one another, and discover they may not be as alone as they feel.
Share
Talk about what is on your mind at your own pace. You can share about the past, something happening now, something you are worried about, or just your day.
Listen
Everyone gets time to speak without interruption. Listening closely can help us practice compassion, empathy, and respect for one another.
Connect
Many people discover that others have gone through, or are going through, similar situations. That shared understanding can make hard things feel less isolating.
“As we share, we learn about ourselves. As we listen, we feel compassion and empathy for others.”
What to Expect
TeenShare meetings are designed around honest sharing, attentive listening, respect, and trust.
Your Time to Share
Each person has a chance to speak without being interrupted. Some meetings may include a topic announced by the coordinator, but you can still talk about what matters to you.
Peer Support
Meetings take place with a group of peers and an adult coordinator who guides the meeting and helps uphold the group expectations.
No Perfect Share
There is no requirement to have the right words. Whether what you share feels good, difficult, ordinary, or complicated, the group is there to listen.
Being heard can matter.
Honesty can bring relief
Keeping thoughts and emotions buried can feel heavy. Speaking honestly about what you think, feel, and experience can create a sense of release and help you understand yourself more clearly.
Listening builds compassion
Hearing another person's experience can help us recognize what we have in common and develop the same understanding and compassion for others that we hope to receive ourselves.
Confidentiality & Trust
TeenShare aims to keep what is shared in a meeting private. The purpose is not to keep secrets; it is to create an environment where trust can grow.
Who Can Attend?
TeenShare welcomes teens of any background, race, and identity. Our goal is to help everyone feel respected, seen, heard, and able to show up as themselves.
For Parents & Caregivers
TeenShare is designed to provide a supportive group setting for teens, with clear expectations around respect, uninterrupted sharing, confidentiality, and safety. Meetings include an adult coordinator who guides the group and helps maintain those expectations.
TeenShare is not presented on this website as a substitute for emergency services, professional medical care, or individual mental-health treatment.
Want to learn more?
If you know a teen who could benefit from a support group like TeenShare, contact us for current meeting times, location, and participation information.
Meeting details: Contact TeenShare for current information.