In partnership with the Lincoln Memorial Academy Charter School, the Bradenton/Sarasota (FL) Links Chapter of The Links, Incorporated planned and implemented the “Youth Mental Wellness Matters” program which provided awareness and facilitated a mental wellness program supporting the maintenance of social, emotional, and behavioral health to reduce mental health barriers in the Bradenton/Sarasota communities of color through education, health advocacy and community partnerships to at-risk youth.  In addition, the program fostered positive social interactions, self-esteem and self-worth among the students.