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School Based Mental Health Therapist: Roles, Rewards, and Pathways

Rawhide Youth Services — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The escalating mental health crisis among high school students, with 42% reporting feelings of sadness and hopelessness in 2021, underscores the growing need for skilled mental health therapists in schools. These professionals, collaborating closely with teachers and administrators, are vital in ensuring children and teens' emotional and psychological well-being.

Getting a Tax Deduction on Your Boat Donation: Everything You Need to Know

Rawhide Youth Services — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:04 GMT

If your boat is costing you money in repairs, taking up space in your backyard, or just not a model you're interested in anymore, you could consider donating it to charity. You'll be contributing to the improved operations of impactful charitable missions, and you can claim a boat donation tax deduction.

Student of the Month - Wallace - Rawhide Youth Services

Rawhide Youth Services — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:39:56 GMT

Wallace was only 13 years old when his 14-year-old best friend was murdered. That experience—the sudden and violent loss of someone so dear to him—changed Wallace’s life forever. It filled him with anger, a desire for justice, and, admittedly, fear. Those emotions drove him to the wrong crowd, who handed him guns and encouraged choices he now wished he’d never made.

Top 10 Therapy Activities for Teens to Encourage Growth and Emotional Well-Being

Rawhide Youth Services — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The mental health crisis affecting teens in Wisconsin is a growing concern for parents, educators, and professionals. However, research offers hope: 65% of teens feel comfortable discussing their mental health with those closest to them, and 28% report receiving mental health treatment — an encouraging sign that stigma is gradually breaking.

What Happens to Estate Sale Leftovers? - Rawhide Youth Services

Rawhide Youth Services — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:02 GMT

Grieving a loved one is never easy, and it often comes with a practical burden too: sorting through the belongings they’ve left behind. For many families, hosting an estate sale becomes a common solution for clearing out a home. It helps transfer cherished items to new owners and can offer some financial relief during a challenging time.

Boat Storage Ideas in Wisconsin: Why Donating May Be Best

Rawhide Youth Services — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:03:31 GMT

Boats bring joy. Adventure. Memories with family and friends. Quiet mornings on the water. But for many owners, a once-beloved vessel can also become a source of stress. Collecting dust, racking up fees, and slowly falling into disrepair. It can be disheartening.

Student of the Month - Micah - Rawhide Youth Services

Rawhide Youth Services — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:01:58 GMT

The first eight years of Micah’s life were spent in severe neglect under the care of his biological grandparents. As he worked through the pain of an absent father due to drug addiction, he entered the foster care system. He eventually found stability and love with his adoptive mom, who has supported him and his half-brother ever since.

How Much Should I Donate to Charity? - Rawhide Youth Services

Rawhide Youth Services — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:02:29 GMT

Half of Americans don’t believe they have enough money to give to charity, but your donation can make a bigger difference than you think. In 2023, individuals across the U.S. donated $374.4 billion. While some donors can give more, 59.3% of the donor population contributed $100 or less, and those amounts really add up!

Student of the Month - Chris - Rawhide Youth Services

Rawhide Youth Services — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:17:27 GMT

Chris’s story is marked by pain, resilience, and an unwavering heart for others. His earliest years were filled with suffering—abuse from his father, a mother who neglected him, and the loss of his grandmother when he was just 8 years old. After years of foster care, Chris was adopted into a loving family, where he’s lived for the past six years with his mom, dad, and older sister.

Student of the Month - Carl - Rawhide Youth Services

Rawhide Youth Services — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:12:59 GMT

At just 16 years old, Carl has lived through more than most will in a lifetime.