Sixth grade should be a time of exploration and growth, yet for Tessa, it was overshadowed by the dark cloud of cyberbullying. The emotional turmoil was so overpowering she even contemplated causing harm to herself. Her family felt helpless, unable to break through the walls Tessa had built around herself. 

The call for assistance from Tessa's family brought our team at Northern Rivers into their lives. Through our Mobile Crisis Services, we started the process of transformation. We guided Tessa towards a safe emotional space where she could give voice to her inner turmoil. Simultaneously, we equipped her parents with communication skills to help Tessa when she was struggling.  

Today the family works with our community-based programs for ongoing support, and Tessa is safe at home.  

Annually, Northern Rivers and its affiliates, Parsons and Northeast, give hope to over 18,000 individuals, stitching a powerful narrative of resilience, healing, and triumph. Our services, spanning home, clinic, school, and community support programs play a vital role in reconstructing lives marred by adversity. 

None of these stories of success, healing, or triumph are authored alone. Your support fills in the blanks. Please consider donating today. Every gift, irrespective of its size, impacts individuals like Tessa and strengthens our communities.  

Thank you for your generosity and ongoing commitment to our mission. Your support changes lives like Tessa’s every day.  

Proceeds to benefit Northern Rivers Family of Services. A copy of Northern Rivers’ latest financial report may be obtained, or requested, by contacting Northern Rivers Family of Services, 60 Academy Rd, Albany, NY 12208, or the from the NYS Attorney General’s Charity Bureau, 120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10271.