Building Home from Side By Side on Vimeo.
Building Home is the newest video from Side by Side. About: Side by Side walks with young people impacted by adversity on their unique journeys to heal from trauma, restore resilience, and embrace their potential. This is the story of two of these young people–Maya and Sky.
(Trigger Warning: This video contains a reference to self-harm. If you have thoughts of self-harm, contact the crisis text line. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor.)
125 Years of Coming Together from Side By Side on Vimeo.
For 125 years, Side by Side has been there for Bay Area youth, through good times and bad. Through all that time, it’s our staff whose patience, compassion, and dedication has made the difference. This year is no different.
UnBroken from Side By Side on Vimeo.
The story of Side by Side continues as we follow three clients (from Irene M. Hunt School, Real Alternatives, and YouThrive) and their providers on their journeys. We are so appreciative of all of the participants, as well as cinematographer Andrew Hida.
The Irene M. Hunt School: A Parent’s Story (part 1) from Side By Side on Vimeo.
The Irene M Hunt School: A Parent’s Story (part 2) from Side By Side on Vimeo.
The Irene M. Hunt School offers a therapeutic environment for students in grades K through 12 who struggle with behavioral and emotional challenges and provides them with an individualized education tailored to their specific needs. Students develop the capability to regulate their behavior, maintain focus and resilience, and form healthy, trusting relationships – all foundational elements for lifelong learning. These are two parents’ stories of how the Hunt School helped their sons.
Our Space – Queer Love Youth Pride from Side By Side on Vimeo.
Our Space, a program of Side by Side, offers a vibrant safe space for Alameda County youth ages 11-23 with services that include support groups in schools, culturally relevant therapy, community-based trainings for organizations working with LGBTQ youth, and a community drop in center. Queer Love Youth Pride is an annual youth-driven cabaret performance offered by Our Space.
All of us face adversity and challenges sometimes. Knowing that someone cares can make all the difference.
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