A Connected Pathway for Youth Growth
JAIA offers a multi step multi year pathway that supports youth as they build self awareness, strengthen emotional wellbeing, and grow into conscious leaders.
How Our Programs Work Together
Every program is youth led and adult guided, and each one is grounded in our three core pillars. Mental Health Literacy, Mindfulness Practice, and Moral and Ethical Decision Making.
Our programs meet young people where they are and help them grow into who they are becoming.
Mindful Leaders Institute (MLI)
The Mindful Leaders Institute is a three-tiered personal development and leadership pathway. Youth build self awareness, practice community leadership, and prepare for future academic and professional opportunities through mentorship and hands on experience.
Healthy Minds Healthy Vibes (HMHV)
Healthy Minds Healthy Vibes is an art based mental wellness internship and workshop series that blends emotional literacy, creative expression, and leadership development in a supportive community environment.
Peer Educator Training Program
The Peer Educator Training Program prepares advanced youth to co facilitate programs, support cohort development, and lead research, communication, and advocacy initiatives. This pathway builds employable skills and deepens leadership experience.
Community Empowerment Workshops
Community Empowerment Workshops are youth facilitated learning experiences offered in schools, families, and community spaces. They build understanding across generations and bring emotional wellness education directly into communities.
Support Our Youth
Your support helps us continue offering stipends, leadership training, retreats, and transformational programs to youth who need it most.