Girls are speaking up. We encourage you to follow their lead.

Proposed legislation in Congress, H.R. 9495, which will be voted on again this Thursday, Nov. 21, could significantly impact nonprofit organizations and their operations.  According to the Center for NonProfit Law, this bill requires no oversight, no due process, and no justification for the executive branch to indiscriminately label any non-profit organization - human rights groups, civil liberties organizations, universities, student groups, humanitarian aid funds – a “terrorist supporting organization” and strip it of its tax-exempt status.

Losing someone to suicide is an overwhelming and devastating experience, especially for young people. During Suicide Awareness Month, it’s crucial that we offer up conversations about loss, grief, and mental health, ensuring young people feel seen, heard, and supported.

In addition to the usual notebooks, pencils, and graphing calculators, there are other provisions students need this year. OP offers this slightly different “back-to-school supplies” list to help you and your child get ready for school.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, OP experienced a significant increase in therapy requests. We had to close our waitlist for individual & family therapy for a few months to catch up. Today, the OP therapy waitlist is open again, prioritizing youth from historically marginalized communities, and those who have experienced recent traumatic events.

Ableism, based on assumptions about abilities, can lead to exclusion and discrimination. By raising awareness and taking proactive measures, youth can help create a culture that values everyone's abilities and contributions, regardless of their ability. How does it show up?

During April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it’s a great time to review how we can help youth navigate healthy relationships, consent, and boundaries.

Black History Month celebrates and honors the achievements of Black people, and is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. It’s also a time to honor and celebrate Black girls who make invaluable contributions to their communities. Empowered girls change their world, and the whole world too.

Gift Ideas for the Teens & Tweens in Your Life

Navigating device usage can feel like a never-ending argument. It can be hard to set boundaries and disconnect from devices now that both you and your kids are using technology more frequently.

Ah puberty – a time of change, self-discovery, and exploration. Also a time of feeling vulnerable, confused, and embarrassed for both youth and the adults in their lives. Parents, here are 9 habits you can lean into as you begin and continue having puberty talks with your teens.

More often than expected, we hear adults and parents of young people who are exploring their identity say, “It’s just a phase.”

The phase is learning, the phase is identity exploration, the phase is finding out what fits. It serves a purpose while youth grow up.

We hear about it all the time, but let’s take a second to get back to basics about self-care.

Being a young person in school can get extremely challenging when dealing with bullying and other aggressive behaviors from peers. As an adult ally, learn more about how you can recognize aggressive behaviors and how to support youth who are targets.

After 15 years of leadership and girl empowerment, Ophelia’s Place Executive Director Verna Wise Matthews is passing the leadership baton to OP’s vice president of programs and licensed professional counselor, Laura Sanchez. Sanchez will take over as executive director on Nov. 1.

Tracy Berry of McKenzie River Broadcasting shares the great news that Ophelia's Place has opened a downtown location in Albany Oregon, expanding OP's empowerment services. Let’s listen.

Albany-area girls ages 10-18 will soon have the opportunity to meet new friends, explore new interests, and connect with trauma-informed adults to help navigate the joys and challenges of their teen years.