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.

“New Year, New You” is so done. What your body looks like doesn’t define your value or your ability to be loved. Use the new year to celebrate the incredible person you already are.

Often when we talk about self-care, it’s focused on the things we can do as individuals to handle stress. It’s also important to acknowledge that we are part of a larger community that experiences stress and offers strength.

OP's Training & Outreach program provides skill development for youth-serving providers to help serve girls and youth from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective.

Growing up, changing bodies, relationships and dating… all of these topics and more are covered in OP’s What You Wish You Learned in Health Class.

Youth are more dialed into elections or your feelings surrounding them than we might think. Help the young people in your family manage post-election anxiety with the following tips.

The Oregon wildfires reminded us that the best thing we can do to stay grounded and hopeful is to help others.

Relationships are a valuable part of a family and of growing up. While healthy relationships provide so much joy and value to the lives of youth, they also have their challenges. One tool that families and youth can use is a Relationship Bill of Rights.

The friendships teen make are an integral part of growing up with fun, memories, support, and growth. They also introduce challenges like gossip, bullying, and relational aggression. How can you best support your teens and their friendships?

What are the characteristics of a healthy family? What are some ways to build strong(er) family relationships? A child’s earliest relationships begin at the family level. Learn how to support youth by fostering healthy family relationships.

Think about an adult who was important to you when you were a teenager. A teacher? A youth group counselor? A cool aunt? Odds are, you can think of at least one adult who has made a difference in your life. What is it about them that makes them so memorable? Was it the way they talked to you? The way they made you feel?

How many times have you heard one of these? (Or said one of them?)

“You’re so smart for a 15-year-old.”

“You think this is hard? Wait until you’re older!”

“Would you grow up?”

Social media isn’t the only online tool for youth to stay connected.