Our Mission
To improve the health of adolescents by providing adolescent medicine and behavioral health services, education, advocacy, leadership development, and research through connections among adolescents, parents, and the community.
Our Vision
Every adolescent empowered to be healthy, safe, and successful.
Values Statement
We believe that every individual deserves respect.
We believe in a safe, inclusive, and family-centered environment.
We believe in education and advocacy at every opportunity.
We believe in caring and compassion.
We believe that adolescents, parents, and the community all have ownership in assuring safe passage from adolescence to adulthood.
We believe that every adolescent deserves opportunities to be successful.
History
Empowering youth for a bright future
Teen Health Connection started seeing patients in a small building on Elizabeth Avenue on February 25,1992. There were a growing number of Mecklenburg County teens who did not receive routine healthcare, and there was some concern that some teens were engaging in risky behaviors.
For All and For Teens
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is anchored in our vision to empower adolescents to be healthy, safe, and successful.
At Teen Health Connection, we respect the value that diverse life experiences bring to our board, teammates, and the communities we serve. We listen to and embrace the value of all views. Leveraging our connections with teammates, patients, and our community we will continue to build an inclusive culture and will commit to the following:
- We will strive to see diversity, inclusion, and equity in connection with our vision and mission for the benefit of the patients and communities we serve.
- We will promote a workforce that represents the diversity of our patients, families, and communities and curate an environment where people feel a sense of belonging and accomplishment at all levels of the organization.
- We aim to recognize and address inequities in our programs, services, and policies.
- We will dedicate our time and resources to expanding greater diversity within our board and leadership positions, and how we partner with others and conduct business.
- We commit to leading with respect, inclusion, and acceptance, and we encourage all to demonstrate this in their work within our organization.
