Program overview:
Whether it was a teacher, a friend, a relative or just a caring adult, we all had someone in our lives, other than a parent, who made a difference to us. HYPE Mentoring provides counsel to younger individuals through traditional one-on-one mentoring relationships in order to nourish our youth’s upward mobility. We bring young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee.
We serve children from all over the greater Metropolitan Detroit area from all racial, religious and economic backgrounds to provide unique and comprehensive mentoring services. We ensure positive and constructive matches between mentees and mentors by completing an inclusive screening process that is necessary to fashion the perfect match. HYPE’s mentoring program offers enough flexibility to help meet each mentee’s personal needs, yet allow mentoring relationships to flourish within a safe environment.
Who Are The Children That We Serve?
Our program serves a wide variety of youth who come from diverse backgrounds. We strive to assist students who require support with socialization, need educational assistance and require a role model to assist with various life troubles. They may be under-achieving, have poor peer relationships, attendance issues, or exhibit other behaviors that require for a caring adult in their lives.
Does Mentoring Work?
Studies show that informal mentoring relationships have a significant positive effect on youth ages 8 to 17. Youth participating in mentor-mentee programs were more confident about their school performance, got along better with their families, and were more assertive amongst their peers and friends. They were significantly less likely to have started using illegal drugs or alcohol, started a fight, or skipped school. Such effectiveness is ensured within our program by adhering to comprehensive procedures and methods that are carried out throughout all of our operations. Mentor-mentee relationships are structured within a safe environment that is guided towards the attainment of program objectives.
Interested in Becoming a Mentor?
Being a mentor is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling experiences one can undergo. It is not only a way to give back to your community, but it also directly addresses the challenges that our youth face today with the constant changing environment. We are always looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals that are seeking to positively impact our youth. Please contact our office today for more information.