❀ About Us ❀
Who We Are
Protea Teens is a youth-run advocacy group In Florida focused on increasing the amount of mental health resources and advocation within high schools. We have a mission to combat high suicide rates, and improve amount of resources within high schools. Our efforts through lobbying at governmental departments, presenting at teen summits, and our direct contact with schools, we strive to accomplish real change in the lives of teenagers and youth.
Why ‘Protea’?
Protea Teens is deeply rooted in three core values: strength, courage, and resilience—values that the Protea flower symbolizes. Just as the Protea flower thrives in harsh conditions, we believe in harnessing our inner strength to overcome adversity, demonstrating courage in the face of challenges, and embodying resilience as we navigate life's ups and downs. These values serve as our guiding principles as we advocate for mental health awareness and support, empowering young people to bloom and flourish even in the toughest of circumstances. Join us as we work together to help teens bloom into themselves.