Sixty Years of Impact—and a Bold New Chapter Ahead
2026 marks a meaningful milestone for Youth Home: six decades of service, healing, and hope. What started as one Social Worker's dream, has grown into an organization that has touched countless lives and families across the country and beyond. That growth did not happen by accident - it happened because people like you chose to invest in something bigger than themselves. As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of the people who have been a part of this journey, from the individuals and families we have served to the staff and volunteers who show up with compassion, and each community partner who believe in our mission.
Introducing SpeakEasy: Where Fun Meets Purpose
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our newest signature event, SpeakEasy, debuting on May 2, 2026 to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.
SpeakEasy represents everything we want our next chapter to be: joyful, connected, and deeply purposeful. This annual gathering will bring our community together for an evening that proves philanthropy and celebration go hand in hand. We can't wait to share more details in the coming weeks, but mark your calendars—you won't want to miss this innovative evening.
A Fresh Look for a New Era
A milestone like this offers the opportunity to refresh our brand by embracing our future while honoring our roots. We are working to bring you a completely reimagined website experience, with new visuals and refined messaging that reflects Youth Home's 60-year legacy and the bold work that lies ahead. We are too excited to keep it all under wraps, so expect to see changes in the months to come!
Looking Forward with Purpose
"Reaching 60 years is humbling, but what excites me most isn't where we've been—it's where we're going," shares CEO, Peggy Kelly. "Every person we've served has taught us something about resilience, courage, and the power of showing up for one another. As we look toward the next 60 years, we carry those lessons forward with renewed commitment and genuine hope. I am honored to champion the past, present and future of Youth Home and BHSA."
This anniversary isn't just a celebration. It's an invitation—to longtime supporters and new friends alike—to join us in writing the next chapter.
Here's to 60 years behind us, and 60 more ahead.
Stay connected for updates on SpeakEasy, our brand refresh, and all the ways we'll be marking this special year. Follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to be part of the celebration.
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Our mission is to equip and empower youth, adults, and families to become healthier and contributing members of the community by providing compassionate psychiatric and behavioral health care.
