A teen center is a community center serving adolescents in a community.[ 1] [ 2] It may provide services for at-risk teens , help to meet their health needs ,[ 3] [ 4] serve to discourage anti-social behavior , and help teens to find employment.[ 5]
The purposes of a teen center[ 6] are:
explore their interests and talents in a self-directed manner;
access support and mentorship in such vital things as leadership skills, communication skills, well-being, careers advice;
and, crucially, get support in writing university, scholarship and job applications to secure future success and fulfilment.
An example of a teen center implementing in Laos is the Wellspring Teen Centre Vientiane .
^ Adler, Erin (February 10, 2018). "One by one, teen centers across Twin Cities are shutting down. Suburban centers confront funding challenges and dwindling attendance" . Star Tribune .
^ "Talbot Teen Centre" . The Talbot Teen Centre is a free, fun, safe inclusive and supportive resource and drop-in space for all youth aged 12 to 18 years of age in Elgin County.
^ Davis, J M; DeVaney, J G (May 1986). "Comprehensive school-based teen centers" . Western Journal of Medicine . 144 (5): 625–626. PMC 1306739 . PMID 3716428 .
^ Stivers, Cathie (October 1994). "Drug prevention in Zuni, New Mexico: Creation of a Teen Center as an alternative to alcohol and drug use". Journal of Community Health . 19 (5): 343–359. doi :10.1007/BF02260404 . ISSN 0094-5145 .
^ "For Youth Initiative" . Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
^ "Wellspring Teen Centre Vientiane – Wellspring Teen Centre is a non-profit organization for youth in Laos" . Retrieved 2021-09-15 .