Unlock Your Future: College, Career, and Good Health Starts Here
Our Teen Program offers a safe, comfortable place to learn about yourself, discover your strengths, and reach your potential. We provide resources to succeed in school, maintain good health, and prepare for college, technical school, or the workforce. Enjoy fun activities like computer classes, career fairs, and trips to college campuses.
Our Teen Program services include:
- After-School Program
- Tutoring and homework help
- Computer/Digital literacy classes
- SAT/ACT prep training
- 1-on-1 college application assistance
- Community service placement
- Escalera Program developed by UnidosUS
- College preparation program
- Financial Aid/Scholarships
- College visits and fairs
- Team-building field trips
- Out-of-state conferences
- For Juniors & Seniors
- Summer Youth Employment Program
- Paid position within Mary’s Center and other partner organizations
- Career panels
- Professional networking
- Resume building
- Interview skills
- Professional clothing (via “Dress for Success”)
- Family Support and Advocacy Services
- Counseling
- Educational Resources
- Domestic violence support services
- Referrals to other services
- FREE Confidential Teen Clinics
- See a provider without your parents’ or guardians’ involvement or knowledge in a confidential visit.
- Upon turning 18, you are considered an adult and can seek confidential help through our regular healthcare services.
- Teens ages 14 to 17 can make a confidential visit for any concerns through our teen clinic.
- For teens 13 and under, confidential visits are more limited and only available if you are concerned you may be pregnant, are a survivor of sexual assault, or have a mental health crisis.
- Get Plan B (emergency contraceptive pill) confidentially without being charged to your insurance.
- Call (844) 796-2797 and say you’re requesting “a confidential visit”.
To join the Mary’s Center Teen Program:
Call: (202) 369-7893 or (202) 823-5081 Email: mcteenprogram@maryscenter.org
For more information about our social services, call the main line at (202) 483-8196.
