Our teens are at a crossroads.
Inside Game™ is here to meet the moment.
Imagine trying to navigate your teenage years through a global pandemic, devastating wildfires, social isolation and economic inequality. Youth mental health is declining, and the effects of increased stress, anxiety and depression have led to a crisis we can’t ignore:
2 in 5
U.S. teens felt sad or hopeless for more than two weeks*
1 in 7
U.S. teens have seriously considered suicide*
1 in 5
10-19 year olds globally will experience a mental health disorder**
Here in Southern California, these trends have fueled a sharp increase in juvenile violence, delinquency and arrests. Sports provide a critical outlet for teens, but it’s not enough.
* Youth Risk Behavior Survey, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 2023
** Mental Health of Adolescents, World Health Organization, 2024
Empowering Pasadena Youth
Inside Game™ was created to tackle teen mental health by empowering Pasadena area youth through sports and self-care — helping young athletes grow their skills on the field, while also nurturing their mental health, confidence and personal development.
By focusing on the whole athlete, Inside Game™ builds protective strengths that help them grow into resilient, well-rounded individuals. And when this happens, our entire community wins.
More than 25 years of expertise on our side.
Inside Game™ is backed by Bourne Family Services, an Altadena-based leader serving at-risk boys and girls since 1999.
About Bourne
By providing transitional residence and critical support services, Bourne helps youth aged 13-17 overcome a wide range of mental health and addiction issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and more. Building and maintaining positive routines helps these individuals develop important life skills — an approach and goal Inside Game™ enthusiastically shares.
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We’re proud to work with an organization so skilled and successful at encouraging and empowering local youth to live productive and fulfilled lives.