Expressing one’s self through art is yet another avenue to support mental wellbeing. Our students collectively created an amazing Flip Cup paintint!

Learning to effectively budget is a crucial skill needed for our students to progress on their paths to self-sufficiency.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, is up to 100x more potent than morphine, and is highly addictive. Homeless and at-risk teens are significantly more likely to use illicit drugs.

A heartfelt thank you to the National Charity League, Pacific Coast Chapter for their $2,500 grant to Robyne’s Nest in support of our mental health services programs.

“Whether we share resources, encourage others to seek help or simply are there for someone when they need us, we instill hope and can help other to reach out when they need it most (SAMHSA).”

This week our chat was led by Julie Green, RN, who shared many of the challenges and rewards she has experienced in 27 years as a nurse

A huge THANK YOU to Girl Scout Troops . for collecting 205 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies for Robyne's Nest!

Self-efficacy is the belief we have in ourselves and our ability to succeed. Negative self-perception is common in young adults, is strongly correlated with depression, and is greater in homeless teens.

Thank you to Niagara Water for their generous grant of 140 cases of water for our high school pantries!

Assisting homeless students financially is necessary, though providing the resources, guidance and structure for properly managing the money is essential in breaking the cycle of dependency, and putting the student on a path to self-sufficiency.

Thank you to Brookfield Manor Vendor/Craft Boutique for choosing Robyne’s Nest as your charity!

The mental and emotional health benefits of petting and interacting with animals include decreasing anxiety, promoting relaxation, and elevating mood.

Lack of physical activity in teens contributes to stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Decreased activity levels in at-risk and homeless teens are often more prevalent, with greater mental health consequences.

Sleep deprivation is prevalent in teens, and can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. For at-risk and homeless students these effects are magnified, with devastating consequences.

To our incredible community of donors and volunteers, the Robyne’s Nest team thanks you for your support during the Help Them Home fundraiser.

Robyne’s Nest is truly grateful for the generosity of our Matching Gift Donors and Sponsors during our 2023 Help Them Home campaign.

As the 2023 Help Them Home Day of Giving comes to an end, the Robyne’s Nest team is again filled with awe and gratitude for the profound kindness and generosity of our community.

THANK YOU to the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council and our community for supporting Robyne's Nest at the GHBIC Community Service Donation Day.

This month we are celebrating Cathy Scott, our resident graphics designer and creator of our new website!

The Robyne’s Nest Team could not have wrapped up our Spring Break Food Drive last week without those who delivered food bags.