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Columbia River Mental Health Services programs help youth dealing with mental health issues

Healthy Transitions, Options programs provide support to young people

By , Columbian staff reporter
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Youth House staff member Maranda Heckler sits for a portrait below artwork created by clients who are part of the Options or Healthy Transitions programs at Clark County Youth House. Heckler is a case manager and a certified peer counselor with the Healthy Transitions Program, where she uses her own lived experience to offer support to youth struggling with their mental health.
Youth House staff member Maranda Heckler sits for a portrait below artwork created by clients who are part of the Options or Healthy Transitions programs at Clark County Youth House. Heckler is a case manager and a certified peer counselor with the Healthy Transitions Program, where she uses her own lived experience to offer support to youth struggling with their mental health. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

In high school, Cameron began to realize that they were struggling with their mental health. Life at home was difficult, and they did not feel recognized for the accomplishments they made.

“I was just a sad teen,” said Cameron, who is using a pseudonym for medical confidentiality purposes.

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