Our Impact

"We were thrilled this past school year to be able to hire Mending Matters to be our onsite therapy provider. With their professionalism, flexibility and ability to work seamlessly with our school and students, we are able to provide critical services to our students in need. Hands down the best therapist I have ever worked with."

School Resource Coordinator

“Mending Matters have proven themselves to be completely student centered. They are quick to see any student we feel needs the support and care of a professional therapist. Always fully invested in the welfare of our students and, in my opinion, give their all while working with them. They have the ability to quickly assess and establish rapport with a wide variety of students in both individual and group settings. I have, on several occasions, placed students who were very leery of counseling in groups. In virtually every instance the students not only remain in the group but thrive and blossom”

Guidance Counselor

“The staff and services provided through Mending Matters has not only been an anchor for some of our highest risk and most vulnerable students, but for our entire campus community. Many of the challenges and struggles that students bring to school with them prevent them from fully engaging in their academics. Mending Matters helps students develop the skills to cope and become more successful in all areas of their life, including the classroom. When issues arise in the community and spill onto campus, Mending Matters is already ready to help heal and restore peace.”

Principal

PATH (intervention program) at Mending Matters actually teaches you an alternative other than just punishing.

Female, 10th grade

If you need a friend or just someone to talk to about your life, Mending Matters is the perfect place to come to. It really helps to get out your feelings and clear your head.

Female, 9th grade

I loved the services I got. They helped me with my anger and depression.

Male, 9th grade

This was probably one of the best choices I’ve made in my life. Without this I don’t know where I’d be, let alone if I’d be alive. Mending Matters truly has been life changing and life saving.

Male, 10th grade

If you need a nonjudgmental, open and supportive place, Mending Matters can offer that.

Female, 12th grade

Mending Matters is a safe place to talk about struggles

Male, 9th grade

Mending Matters is a safe place where you can go and talk about anything. If you’re sad, mad, happy; there are always open ears.

Female, 11th grade

“Mending Matters is a great thing. It helps me a lot with knowing I’m not the only one.”

Male, 11th grade

“Mending Matters is a chill group. Everyone talks about what they go through and what’s on their minds. And it shows how everyone has their own problems, but overcomes them.”

Male, 11th grade

“Mending Matters is a really nice and safe place to talk about your problems if you need to vent to someone. It’s also really fun when there is girls group.”

Female, 10th grade

“It’s a great place to go to. You learn so much stuff, coping skills, advice, people who relate to your problems. You can always come to talk to someone here. It’s all around a positive environment. It really helped coming here. Thank you.”

Male, 10th grade

“At the start of counseling, I was completely closed off to the idea of ever opening up to someone. It was extremely difficult to sit across someone I know nothing about and tell my situation. I walked away from my first meeting hanging onto the word ‘hope.’ I became more open to the idea of getting to know people and people getting to know me. I gained valuable techniques that helped me cope with the different situations I encountered. I was able to learn more about others and value myself. ”

Female, 10th grade

“This group is a great place to release thoughts and feelings confidentially. It’s a great stress reliever.”

Male, 10th grade

“I loved Mending Matters and talking to the group about my problems. I always felt better after group.”

Female, 12th grade

“It may seem scary at first, but after awhile you start to look forward to it and feel like someone gets you.”

Male, 9th grade

“It can be hard for me to trust people. The more I came, the more I felt comfortable and I loved meeting with my therapist. I felt like someone understood me and could help me handle stressful situations.”

Female, 12th grade

“At the start of counseling, I was completely closed off to the idea of ever opening up to someone. It was extremely difficult to sit across someone I know nothing about and tell my situation. I walked away from my first meeting hanging onto the word ‘hope.’ I became more open to the idea of getting to know people and people getting to know me. I gained valuable techniques that helped me cope with the different situations I encountered. I was able to learn more about others and value myself. ”

Female, 10th grade