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Teen Well-Being aims to make teens more aware of health, wellness, and medical realities through engaging workshops and interactive forums. By connecting teens with experts and their peers, teens will gain knowledge to navigate all aspects of their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The subjects of workshops and forums are:
GET DOWN WITH PUTTING PHONES DOWN
Unplug. Recharge. Reconnect IRL.
BE THE BEAT
Hands-on CPR training to save a life.
BE SAFE
Real talk on driving high, drunk, or distracted.
PROUD & OUT LOUD
Support, pride, and wellness for LGBTQ+ teens.
I GOT YOU
Peer-to-peer mental health support. We’re stronger together.
Recent Events
Teen Well-Being Forum - Kalamazoo Public Library (Oshtemo branch) 10/11/2025
The Teen Well-Being forum featured a panel of doctors, mental health professionals, and teens sharing their knowledge on navigating all aspects of teen well-being. The forum provided access to health information amidst a shortage of resources, and worked to diminish the stigma many teens feel about reaching out about teen health. By discussing a wide range of health topics, the Teen Well-Being forum helped teens take charge of their health all in one place.
Speakers
1. Hazel Arugaslan: Founder of Teen Well-Being. Organizer and moderator of the forum.
2. Dr. Stephanie Somers: Pediatrician, Kalamazoo Pediatrics
3. Roberta Flachier: PALS Advisor (former - Mattawan High School)
4. Ru Hensley: Youth Program Manager, OutFront Kalamazoo
5. Dusty Jepkema, LLMSW: Clinical Social Worker at Kalamazoo Community Mental Health
6. Stephanie Guyor: Community Intervention Specialist, Gryphon Place
7. Claire Yang: Peer Mentor, PALS (Mattawan High School)
