Our Services
Sports Based Mental & Behavioral Wellness
ITF provides innovative sport-based therapy and counseling services for BIPOC high-risk youth, utilizing sports like basketball, football, paintball, esports (video games and VR) and more to deliver culturally competent and relevant mental & behavioral wellness support. Our approach uses the evidence based practices of CBT, DBT and Somatic Therapy mixed with sport play to empower youth to heal from trauma, build resilience, and develop critical life skills in an engaging, sport friendly environment.
Counseling
Individual, group, and family counseling sessions tailored to the unique needs of black/brown high-risk youth heavily impacted by gang/gun violence. Culturally competent and relevant therapeutic approaches, embedding cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and somatic therapy within sport play that our youth have an affinity for. Safe spaces provided for conflict resolution, trauma therapy, PTSD counseling, and personal/professional development.
Mentorship
Mentorship programs matching high-risk youth with certified coaches & mentors who have lived experiences that help them understand the challenges of the youth ITF supports.
ITF Coaches and Mentors serve as role models, offering support in navigating life's challenges and opportunities for positive growth and development.
Workshops & Events
Contact us for upcoming workshops, events, and activities designed to promote mental & behavioral wellness, personal development, and skill-building.
ITF Sessions engage youth sport play therapy and therapeutic sessions focused on building resilience, coping strategies, conflict resolution skills, and fostering a sense of community among participants.
Peer Support Groups
Peer support groups providing a platform for high-risk youth to connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support in a safe and understanding environment.
Facilitated discussions on coping mechanisms, overcoming challenges, and building positive relationships within the community.
Training and Certification
ITF offers specialized training and certification for violence interrupters and credible messengers in partnership with. Our proprietary sport-based therapy and counseling framework equips those with the greatest access to high-risk youth with CBT and DBT techniques, empowering them to deliver culturally competent and impactful mental health support to the youth we serve and save.
