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Grand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for ALIVE Aurora Teen Center’s New Location with Mayor Richard C. Irvin and Congressman Bill Foster
AURORA, IL - May 23, 2024: The ALIVE Aurora Teen Center is thrilled to announce the grand ribbon cutting ceremony for its new location at the New...
NCTV17: Alive Center Expands Offerings to Glen Ellyn YMCA
On October 24th, the Alive Center was featured on NCTV17: "The Alive Center is expanding its offerings out to Glen Ellyn, thanks to a partnership...
Naperville Sun: Alive Center keeps making the big push to get girls into STEM, which remains male-dominated
On July 1, 2022, the Alive Center was featured in the Naperville Sun for its push to get girls into STEM. From Teen-Led clubs or camps, Alive is...
“How Are Teens Really Doing?” Alive Teens discuss Youth Mental Health on NCTV-17’s Dana Being Dana
On May 19th 2022, Alive teens from both Naperville and Aurora spoke on NCTV-17's Dana Being Dana on the topic of youth mental health. Link to view...
NCTV17: Alive Center Expands to Hanover Park
News Update from Naperville Community Television (NCTV17): "After seven successful years in Naperville and a second location added in Aurora, the...
Alive Aurora TAB Members Interviewed on Good Morning Aurora
Click the link to see the Good Morning Aurora interview with Alive Aurora Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members, Gabriel Bradford and Sam Serrano....
Local Groups Aim to Fill Social Services Gaps to Promote Mental Health
Read the article: https://www.nctv17.com/news/top-stories/local-groups-aim-to-fill-social-services-gaps-to-promote-mental-health/ Check out the...
Alive Center receives $25,000 grant from DuPage Foundation to Positively Impact Mental Health
NAPERVILLE, IL - Through research and roundtable discussions, the DuPage Foundation strategized how to distribute their grant funds to yield the...
DUPAGE FOUNDATION GRANTS $25,000 TO THE ALIVE CENTER TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
DuPage Foundation awarded $75,000 in grants to six DuPage County not-for-profit organizations that provide mental health services and programs to...
Alive Center offering free Teen Drop-in hours to Hanover Park
NAPERVILLE, IL - Beginning Tuesday, March 15th the Alive Center in Naperville is bringing its free teen drop-in hours for 6th – 12th graders to...
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Alive Teen Initiative Programs are Back!
ALIVE TEEN INITIATIVE PROGRAMS ARE BACK FOR FALL! At Alive, we believe teens aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow, they’re the leaders of today....
Leading, Learning, & Growing: A Decade of Alive
It’s hard to believe Alive has been open for 10 years. From one small space to three growing centers (and more to come), we’ve welcomed over 8,000...
Building Confidence and Community Through Music: The Amatones Choir Camp
This summer, the Amatones Choir Camp is offering a unique, teen-led opportunity for youth ages 8–15 in DuPage County to grow not just as...
The Future of AI: What Parents Need to Know
Written by: Amanda McMillen, LCSW, with support by AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, shaping how our...
Decoding the Digital World: Understanding Social Media Platforms, Their Uses, and Safety Considerations for Teens
Written by: Lisa Konick, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist February 21, 2025 Social media is deeply embedded in the lives of today’s teens,...
Why Teens Dive In: The Pull of Social Media and What’s Missing
January 21, 2025 Amanda McMillen, LCSW, Executive Director, Alive Center Social media has become integral to teens’ lives, offering platforms for...
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