#HuntersWorld has been created with the purpose of giving teenagers a safe place, free of judgment, to learn to talk about and work through their challenges with the support of their peers.  When they learn to share with their mentors, they'll build a strong foundation of self-worth that they will continue to foster through high school, college and adulthood. 

In today's environment, teenagers face an unprecedented amount of pressure and stress.  Approximately 1 in 5 teenagers suffer from a mental health disorder - most commonly depression and anxiety.  Left unchecked, these mental health issues can lead teens down the road to making dangerous choices such as violence, substance abuse and even suicide.   #HuntersWorld aims to fight this crisis among our teens by destigmatizing these mental health issues and teaching them to talk about their challenges.  #HuntersWorld  is a peer to peer mentoring group - created and driven by teenagers - in an effort to reach those kids who struggle to talk about and manage their mental health.  

Recent studies show peer mentoring has a measurable positive impact on self-esteem, building relationships with adults, and teen's attitudes toward school.  #HuntersWorld aims to bring these benefits to high school students throughout Jersey City and beyond.