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How Can SWAY help?

Supporting Wellness for Adolescents and Young Adults (SWAY) offers New Yorkers ages 12-25 with emerging mental health concerns a personalized & flexible approach to support. 

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FYI! Research found that teams like SWAY help individuals achieve positive outcomes, including improved well-being.

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How SWAY works

At SWAY, you decide which services to use based on your unique needs, experiences, and goals. Your care plan is tailored to where you are today, and you can add or change services as you wish.​

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Real stories, real experiences

These are real stories from young people who’ve gone through confusing or unfamiliar experiences—just like you might be.​​​

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SWAY can help . . .

Everyone has different goals and interests, so you'll start with the wellness routine that matches where you're at and adjust as you go. â€‹Here are some common goals SWAY participants have shared. 

Shift your mindset to feel hopeful even when you're feeling down
Be more present and engaged with friends & family
Learn to love and accept yourself as you are
Learn strategies to stay on top of schoolwork and manage time efficiently
Communicate what you need, set healthy boundaries, and prioritize yourself
Learn better self care and create healthy routines for sleep, exercise & nutrition
Understand what you're going through and learn new skills to cope
Find support from a community that gets it and understands

Up next: Ready to learn more?

Choose the next step that you feel ready to take. 

Need urgent support?

If you’re in crisis or need to talk to someone right away, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — it’s free, 24/7, and confidential. You matter  

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Developed through a collaboration between Strong365 Lab, the clinical team at Northwell Health’s SWAY Clinic, and a dedicated Teen Advisory Panel, this guide combines trusted clinical expertise with the real perspectives of teens today to offer accessible information to teens & young adults experiencing emerging mental health concerns.

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© 2025 Strong365 Lab and SWAY Clinic, Northwell Health. All rights reserved.

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This guide is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help from a qualified healthcare professional or call emergency services.

 

This guide may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Strong365 Lab and SWAY Clinic, Northwell Health. The SWAY Clinic is a program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).


For permission requests or more information, please contact info@strong365.org.

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